module content of the diploma course:

MODULE 1:

The first module will take place over three days, usually on consecutive weekends.

Opening the course and introductions
Explanation of how course slots together and what is required
What crystal healing is and how it works
Choosing and collecting crystals, cleansing, energising and aftercare
Dedicating and activating crystals
How to centre, ground, balance and clear - self and clients
Protection and support; safety aspects and protocols
Basic layouts for grounding & centering, calming & balancing, cleansing & energising
Explaining about dowsing & learning how to use a crystal pendulum
Dowsing as a questioning, healing & selection technique + working with a flow chart
The nature of shape and form - with visualisation
Introducing sacred geometry: experiencing number and shapes in 2D
Introducing the significance of numbers & numerology relating to shape and form
Hand chakra clearance technique, using dowser - demo and practise
Auric clearance using dowser, with intuitive input and use of crystals - demo
Finding the layers of the auric field and sensing its nature
Using the "right / left side" balancing technique
Introducing diagnostics of the energy field by hand / intuitive scanning
Practise basic treatment using diagnostic scanning and techniques learnt so far

MODULE 2:

Sensing and expanding & contracting the aura
Working with a Mercury barrier for clearance and protection
Psychic protection - recognising when and why it is needed
The difference between passive and active psychic attack and ways to deal with both
Examining & sensing crystals and other tangible tools useful for protection
Supportive and protective routines using visualisations, crystal grids & affirmations
Space clearing & protection; living & working in a safe environment
Understanding and using "identifiers" with guides etc.
Meeting, identifying and working with your personal Gatekeeper
Revisiting meeting and working with your personal Gatekeeper
Exploring what Spirit and Spirituality may mean to you: what brings you joy
Working with the breath and meditative techniques and using mantras
Spiritual discipline and bringing Spirituality into life - ways to support our growth
Opening to guidance through using decks of cards or inspirational texts and books
Contacting and working with Spirit Guidance - what to expect
The Universal Right to Challenge
Working safely with other dimensional beings under Spiritual Rights and Laws
Meeting and recognising your own Guide allocated for your work with crystals

MODULE 3:

What is colour, how we see colour and how colour relates to crystallography
Exploring our emotional, mental and physical associations with colour
The attributes of 10 of the main colour Rays
Experiencing colour through sensing coloured crystals
About the main chakra system - what and where it is, some keywords on each chakra
Main chakra links with colour, crystals & the endocrine system
Endocrine system links to chakras; the nervous system and spine; some associated disorders
The mineral Kingdom's place in Earth's evolution and the Omniversal Plan
The consciousness of crystals and the mineral kingdom
How to sense crystals and communicate with them through:
Journeying within a crystal to meet with its guardian or devic consciousness;
Free writing techniques communicating directly with a crystal or its guardian;
Free writing to obtain input about crystals from your crystal course Guide;
Working with large and Master crystals through sensing and dialogue
Comparing the energies of large and small crystals - size isn't everything!
An exercise in how to bond with, cleanse, awaken and attune to your crystals

MODULE 4:

What the chakras are, where they are situated, their purposes (7 major, front & rear of body)
About the central channel / column and major nadiis and how the chakras function
How and why the chakras work; the function of the chakra system & the energy / auric field
Using a dowser to diagnose and map the chakras, on and off the body
Balancing the chakras using a crystal dowser
Basic chakra balancing techniques with crystals -rainbow - simple + enhanced layouts
Using basic multi-purpose crystal templates to energise, calm and balance any chakra
Using quartz points to direct or redirect energy towards / away from / between chakras
Complex rainbow chakra layout incorporating grids, templates & directional points
3 chakras in depth-Earth Star, Base, Sacral - their function, support and diagnostics
Sensing and recognising crystals that resonate with each of these chakras
Using specific templates to balance each specific chakra
Practical exercise: mapping all the chakras and correcting them using appropriate arrays
Visualisation - connecting with the Earth through the Earth Star gateway

MODULE 5:

3 chakras in depth -Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat- their function, support and diagnostics
Sensing and recognising crystals that resonate with each of these chakras
Using specific templates to balance each specific chakra
Practical exercise: mapping all the chakras and correcting them using appropriate arrays
Scanning the chakras through thought / inner focus or sight
Opening to compassion - a journey with Quan Yin
3 chakras in depth-Brow, Crown, Soul Star - their function, support and diagnostics
Sensing and recognising crystals that resonate with each of these chakras
Using specific templates to balance each specific chakra
Practical exercise: mapping all the chakras and correcting them using appropriate arrays
Balancing ones own chakras and shielding the aura through directed thought / visualisation
Opening to the Higher chakras through the Soul Star gateway - a journey with Metatron

MODULE 6:

Auric bodies - location, appearance and chakra links
Personal development linked with age, chakras and auric bodies
About each of the 7 main bodies / layers in more detail; about the ethereal fluidium
Using crystals to stabilise the Auric bodies - Auric Body Stabilisation technique
Sensing the energies of crystal wands and demo of Auric Clearance technique using a wand
Practical exercise: scanning diagnostic of energy field & auric clearance using a crystal wand
Important secondary chakras - a little about where they are and what they do
Chakras, auric bodies, meridians, nadiis & the ethereal fluidium - subtle anatomy summary
Higher chakras and auric evolution - what might be expected within the energy field
Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practise - the UK Reiki Federation's guidelines
Contraindications to treatment; payment; client's consent; treatment of minors; obligations
Client initial history taking and treatment records - nature of records and record keeping
Healing session: routines - preparing the space and yourself; taking history - keeping records; dealing with contraindications; client's agreement to treatment - using disclaimers; preparing the client; diagnostic techniques - dowsing and scanning; selection of treatments and priorities; opening and closing of the chakras and opening and sealing of the auric field; timings, selection, cleansing and placement of stones; grounding & safety aspects and protocols; aftercare and advice to client; follow-up process; cleansing of self, room and tools following work.
Recognising and dealing with a healing crisis
Preparing and using a dowsing arc or other treatment selection methods
Reminder and summary of techniques learnt so far
Full diagnostic and treatment of chakra system and energy field + feedback with partner

MODULE 7:

Energetic anomalies, what they are and what they might be caused by
Anomalies in relation to linear time, karma and life's "learning experiences / opportunities"
Understanding, recognising, finding and dealing with anomalies: (advanced techniques!)
Geopathic Stress - natural and man-made
Thought forms and threads - self-induced / outside influenced
Energy cords and hooks - open-ended and restrictive
Holes, tears and other damage in the aura or chakras - cause and identification
Recognising the presence of entity attachments - their nature + some guidance
Practising sensing and identifying energetic anomalies using touch and intuition
Learning and working with various techniques to remedy them
Making gem essences
Understanding how and why gem essences work in the auric field
Using vibrational remedies with the subtle bodies, concentrating on energetic anomalies
Using essences, sprays and feathers with crystals and to clear the aura
Using Meridian Massage technique to balance and clear the energy field
The mind-body connection and how thoughts and emotions affect the body
Relaxation and balancing techniques for therapist and client
How subtle body problems may impact the physical body (and vice versa)
Introducing anchoring - a simple NLP technique
How to anchor positive states for clients and yourself
Working with positive thinking and focus for self and clients
Composing & working with affirmations and positive intents
Subtle Body Affirmation Support technique using subtle body access points - practical
Experiencing guided relaxation and visualisation techniques

By the end year 1 the student must have obtained a certificate in Emergency 1st Aid as a minimum and obtained or refreshed their Usui / Tibetan Reiki 1 (by module 5) and 2 (by module 8).

MODULE 8:

Dealing with localised pain during treatments using crystals and / or Reiki
Dealing with specific problem areas during treatments using crystals and / or Reiki
Personalised chakra layouts - how to work with them; justifying them on case studies
Using an amethyst Healing Grid for deep healing
Tibetan 8s technique - clearing stagnant energy / debris and balancing the energy field with smoky quartz or black tourmaline (major and minor body systems)
Recap and practise of finding, identifying and dealing with energetic anomalies
The aim of a complete energy work treatment using Reiki alone and / or with crystals
Our priorities in determining the order of our work
Recognising and dealing with a healing crisis
Diagnostics - areas of the face (appearance), energy flow linked to body systems
Diagnostics - areas of the abdomen and back, linked to body systems
Full treatment session - demonstration - diagnostics - advanced scanning, chakra mapping and auric body mapping ; determining priorities in treatment session; deciding overall aim for the outcome of the session; carrying out treatment giving feedback and explanations of findings; taking and recording treatment notes; follow up, conclusions and feedback from client and group; dealing with any questions arising
Practise of full treatment session, including history taking, diagnostics + client and self assessment - practice session to be marked by tutors using assessment guidelines with input if required as work progresses

MODULE 9:

Follow up of full treatment from practise session - dealing with any problems / queries / recapping techniques as necessary
Guidance for case studies - what we need to see produced
Self-healing with Reiki and crystals - importance of and suggestions of methods
Distance healing with crystals and / or Reiki - witnesses and permissions
Distance healing with crystal mandalas; with a Bouclier diagram; with archetypal cards
Distant healing routine using Reiki and Reiki 2 symbols alone
Distant healing routines using crystals alone
Mental / emotional Reiki technique, incorporating Subtle Body Affirmation technique
Earth and planetary healing with crystals and Reiki - methods for working alone
Group distance healing practice for personal and planetary purposes, including mandalas.
Using esoteric "stars" in grids and the significance of the number of their points
Using basic energy grids around a treatment couch with crystals and / or Reiki
When and why to use grids using 3, 6, or 12 clear qtz, citrine, amethyst or candle quartz
Experiencing grids of 3, 6 and 12 pointed stars in clear quartz
Experiencing grids of 3 pointed stars in citrine; 6 in amethyst; and 12 in candle quartz
Sensing and using shaped crystals: pyramids, eggs, obelisks, spheres and palmstones

MODULE 10:

What is quartz, how does it form, where is it found?
Understanding and sensing the structure of the quartz family tree including: the chalcedonies, jaspers and agates; all obsidians and all other types - both crystalline and massive formations
Active and passive programming, influencing and infusing of quartz and other crystals
Identifying crystals that are already influenced or programmed - positively or negatively
De-programming and clearing quartz of positive or negative energies / entities
Processes for active and passively programming quartz crystals
Bonding with and programming clear quartz for specific purposes
Passively influencing crystals to input specific energies
Working with, identifying, understanding and exploring natural quartzes: including citrine, amethyst, ametrine, rose quartz and smoky quartz
Identifying different forms, formations and esoteric characteristics of clear quartz crystals
How the influences of their country of origin may affect the energy of crystals and quartz
Understanding and identifying Master crystals and their uses

MODULE 11:

Explaining, identifying and understanding included quartz - Rutilated, Tourmalinated, Black-spot, Phantoms, Lithium, Tangerine, Titanium and Blue
Explaining, identifying and understanding treated quartz and man-made quartz - Aqua aura, Ruby aura, Flame aura, Opal aura, Cobalt aura, Tanzine, Lazurine, Siberian quartz and Gaia stone
Understanding and identifying the energies of high vibrational and powerful crystals
Full practical run-through - diagnostics and scanning; treating; review and summary
The nature of grids (nets / layouts) and how and why they work
Working with specific layouts and grids - guidelines and rules
Layouts / grids for specific physical / emotional conditions - 24 layouts for self / clients
Using crystal grids to aid in working with other dimensional helpers
Travelling out-of-body, rules and methods to help this process
Meeting and communicating with Light Beings using journeying, visualisation and crystals

MODULE 12:

Journeying with shamanic drumming
Sacred geometry -introducing platonic solids; the significance of number; Metatron's cube
Experiencing shape in 3D - the platonic solids + sphere + merkaba
Working with colour and shades using a mandala
Interpretation of patterns created through free expression
Making patterns and mandalas using crystals - as a healing modality; for intuitive exploration
Guided visualisations - shapes and form in 3D
Composing grids / nets: processes for working logically; processes for working intuitively; general rules and guidelines
Working with grids / nets: composing shapes using coloured card and crystals and sensing the energies; changing and adapting patterns; using terminated and / or polished crystals; composing nets for physical / mental / emotional /spiritual purposes; experiencing nets created in large scale and sensing their energies
"What the Bleep" - a video about Spirit and the nature of reality

MODULE 13:

Guided visualisation - moving towards completion of the course and what is to come
Explaining the purpose, energies and actions of the grids you have composed
Experiencing and feedback on your own and your classmates' grids / nets
Outstanding problems / recap of any practical techniques where required
Practise full treatment for exam next module - 2 hours each session, to include full history taking; diagnostics; treatment; feedback; writing of records; self and client assessment and clearing away
Feedback of practical session from tutors and between peers
Any queries / revision needs before the practical test

BETWEEN MODULES 13 and 14 time (1 or 2 days) will be allocated for a full practical assessment:

This will include:
Guided visualisation to relax and centre - 30 minutes
Preparing your space - 30 minutes
Practical assessment - performing a complete healing session - 2 hours allowed in total
Clearing up / winding down - 30 minutes

MODULE 14:

Feedback and brief comments on the practical examination
Practical aspects of running a healing business, including record keeping; accounts; insurance; legal obligations; practicalities; safety aspects; professional bodies & associations;
Short personal presentations to the group (homework from module 13)
Clearing up any outstanding queries
Discussion of the next steps
Guided visualisation / group healing session
Taking things forwards: Experiencing grids to meet with archetypal energies of Archangels & Ascended Masters (two to be chosen from the lists provided) - half a day with each - to include meditations / visualisations and journeying
Graduation details
Final healing / visualisation session
Closure of group