The Level 1 class notebook has been greatly enhanced and is now available. The Level 1 curriculum remains standardized but the information has been rearranged and enhanced for a more smooth and professional presentation. 

Everyone who has taken the HT Level 1 class may purchase one notebook at the wholesale cost of $27.00 (plus shipping) through January 15, 2013. Click here to purchase the notebook from the HT Store.

 The following have been added to the revised Level 1 class notebook:

Those who have taken the HT Level 4 class may purchase one notebook at the wholesale cost of $27.00 (plus shipping) through January 15, 2013. Click here to purchase the notebook from the HT Store.

Ethics Committee Chair

The Healing Touch Program Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice are essential to the foundation, integrity, and practice of Healing Touch.  HTP instructors, practitioners and students uphold the core concepts and values of Healing Touch by adhering to the principles and guidelines in these documents.

The HTP Ethics Committee is the guardian of these documents and serves the program, and every community, by being a resource supporting and promoting the five fundamental values of quality, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and commitment. The Code of Ethics sets the standards that are necessary to promote safety and trusteeship for society.

I was appointed to the Ethics Committee January, 2010, and in August of 2012 became the Chair. I was inspired to serve on this committee to honor Janet Mentgen's vision that these standards and guidelines are the underpinning of The Healing Touch Program.

I am honored to present the Vice Chair and Members of the Ethics Committee:

Jerry Becker, CAE, HTCP/I, Ethics Committee Vice-Chair

Melinda Graham, RN, CPIMI, CIMI, HTCP, Ethics Committee Secretary

Cynthia Hutchison, DNSc, RN, MSN, HTCP/I

Jean Pruett, D.Min., LPC, NCC, FBPPC, HTCP/I, QM (new member)

It is up to each and every one of us to understand the Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice and to report any ethical issue. The committee is here to serve you. We are available for informal consultation if you are not sure about an issue. Click here to visit the Ethics page of the HTP website for the Ethics Policy and Procedure, including how to resolve an issue, file a complaint, frequently asked questions, and much more.

                   Tuesday, December 11, 2012 ~ 9:00 PM Eastern

                           Professional Development Series

           Responsibilities Come with Creating Healing Relationships

             Interview with Dorothea Hover-Kramer, EdD, RN, D.CEP

Dorothea is a consummate professional in the field of Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology. She is not only recognized for being a Founding Elder of Healing Touch, she co-founded ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology) and has become a sought after adviser for guidance on professional standards in the broader field of energy practice. Dorothea says that because Energy Medicine is a completely new field of practice, the professional standards are still in development. Last year Dorothea released her latest book on the subject titled, Creating Healing Relationships: Professional Standards for Energy Therapy Practitioners.

This is an open invitation to all who aspire to be the best professional in their field and in their business practice.

Do join us for an enlightening and inspirational discussion.

Click here to register.   

Mentees Finding Mentors With Ease

Written by Victoria Stewart, HTCP/I, HTACP

Developed by Kathryn DeSouchet, HTPA, MSW

This article is the first in a series of four articles.

What do I want in a Mentor?

Congratulations on your Healing Touch Level 4 class achievement! I know going on to Level 5 and Certification is a lot of work.  You probably have many questions that you would like to ask your mentor.

STOP!  Ground, Center, and Breathe.

You may already have a list of questions. If not, here are a few for you to consider:

• How do I find a mentor to guide me through Level 5 and Certification?
• What do I want in a mentor?
• What will a mentor want from me?
• How long will the process take?
• Is there a listing of mentors that is available?
• What expenses are there?
• Where do I start!

What are my needs during this process? Making a list of what type of person you want for your Mentor is a good idea. Here are some possibilities. Read more.

Janna Moll (Mentor Training, HT Levels 1-6 Instructor) offers CE courses for practitioners and lay persons.

Hara Workshop offers new techniques and exercises to develop your intuition and release trauma - treatment for Hara imbalances. Level 3 HT or permission required to attend. 

Chakra Diagnosis and Treatment offers new techniques and exercises to treat and diagnose the many levels of chakra issues. Level 1 HT is required to attend. 

Both courses are 2 1/2 days (18.25 CE hours) and expand upon your practitioner skills.

Energy Medicine in Surgery is a one day course to help practitioners understand and work with a client's needs when facing surgery. This course has no prerequisite and is valuable for all health practitioners. A field trip to a hospital pre-op, surgical suite and post-op area is included.  Class also takes a group photo in scrubs!  (7.5 CE hours) 

Cutting The Ties That Bind is a 6 week course that uses symbology, sacred geometry, color and dream interpretation to shift negative patterns and release fears that separate you from your Divine expression. Plans are in place to offer this course as a telecourse as well as the local version.  Class meets once a week for two hours over six weeks. This course has no prerequisite of training or knowledge to attend. (12 CE hours) 

Click here to visit the Energy Medicine Specialists website.