Part One- Introduction………………………………..……………………...1

Spiritual Parenting.........................................................................................................................3

Guidelines for Spiritual Parenting…...................................................................................10

Part Two- Overview of Reiki…………………….………………...…...19

What is Reiki?......................................................................................................................................21

How is Reiki Taught?....................................................................................................................23

The Reiki Attunement..................................................................................................................25

Principles of Energy Healing....……………………………...………………..……...............27

How Does Reiki Heal?................................................................................................................28

Human Energy Field……………………………………………………………………………..33

Basic Reiki Facts………………………………………….……………………………..……….34

History of Usui Reiki……………………………………..……………………………………..36

Part Three- Reiki Techniques……………………..…………………...39

The Three Pillars of Reiki…………………………………………… ………………………41

Giving Reiki………………………………………………………..…………………………..……43

The Eastern vs. Western Approach to Healing………….……………………….52

Byosen Scanning…………………………………………………………..…………………….55

ByosenBeaming………………………………………………………………………………….56

Gyoshi Ho……………………………………………………………………..…………………...57

Reiki Session Basics……………………………………………………………………………59

Part Four- Reiki Techniques for Treating Children…...61

Using Reiki with Children………………………………………………………………….…..63

Specific Uses for Reiki with Children……………………………………..……………66

Reiki and Children with Special Needs………………………………………………….76

Tips for Using Reiki with Children………………………………………………..………83

Part Five- Reiki Techniques for Self-Treatment………….85

Self Treatment Using Byosen Scanning and Beaming………………………..87

Some Thoughts on the Healing Process………………………………………….…..90

The Importance of Caring for Yourself………………………………………………..92

Reiki Affirmation………………………………………………………………………………   97

References………………………………………………………………………………….……..99

Appendix A:  Reiki Journal 

What is Reiki? (excerpt)

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese holistic healing technique that was discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s. Reiki is considered a ‘hands-on’ healing method, one of many such techniques that have been practiced for thousands of years. Reiki is a very simple yet powerful technique that can be easily learned by anyone. It has been used as a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes deep healing.

The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese words, ‘Rei’, which means universal or spiritual, and ‘Ki’, which means life force energy. The word ‘Ki’ means the same as ‘Chi’ in Chinese or ‘Prana’ in Sanskrit. Ki is life energy. It is the non-physical energy that animates all living beings. As long we are alive, we have life force energy moving through us, and surrounding us. When we die, it leaves us. When your Ki is abundant and flowing freely, you have a general sense of well-being and are less vulnerable to illness. When your Ki is restricted or depleted, the opposite is true. You do not feel well and you are more likely to get sick. Ki, or life energy, plays an important role in everything we do. It animates the physical body and is the primary energy of our emotions, thoughts, and spiritual life.

In practice, the two concepts are combined to describe this spiritually guided life force energy that we call Reiki. When Reiki is employed, it is experienced as energy being guided by a higher force than the practitioner, rather than requiring the direction of the practitioner. Reiki is a particular type of healing energy that can only be channeled by someone who has been attuned to it.

Using Reiki with Children (excerpt)

Reiki is an energy balancing method that is especially beneficial for use with children. In fact, I bet you’ve never thought about how you intuitively use energy balancing techniques with your child on a regular basis. Consider this; what is the first thing you do when your child falls down or otherwise gets hurt in some way? You hold them, rub the sore spot, or kiss it to make it ‘all better’. You intuitively know what is needed to make your child feel better. And your child knows that your energy is healing; that’s why they come to you first when they are hurt or scared.

You can tell when your child’s energy is balanced. They are content, happy, and curious about their environment. However, when your child’s energy is out of balance, they respond with fussiness, tantrums, or illness. And when your child is out of sorts, you know you have to do something to fix it. Reiki is the perfect choice, as its gentle, straightforward approach to healing works so well with children. By learning to direct your energy through Reiki training, you can more effectively provide healing for your child by balancing their energy.

Principles of Energy Healing (excerpt)

·       Everything is made of energy.

·       As energetic beings, we have an energy anatomy, the densest expression of which is the human body.

·       The human energy field is made up of various layers to form the aura, and include the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual layers.

·       The free flow of energy is the basis of health and well being.

·       Disruptions in the human energy field are eventually manifested in the physical body.

·       Energy follows intention (Law of Attraction).

·       Universal life energy can be directed through the hands for healing purposes. However, since energy follows intention, healing does not have to be hands-on, and can be accomplished at a distance. 

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