Complementary
Health Practioners
Practioners in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, were asked a series of questions about their particular practice or therapy. The following are all of the answers provided by Rev. Sandi King, Spiritual Counsellor. There is one fundamental element that makes spiritual counselling different from traditional types of counselling - That is the belief in a greater power - a belief in God. No matter what we call this power - the super consciousness , the great mystery, - it is a belief in God that can bring order to chaos. It is the understanding that there is a unifying influence in the universe, a purposefulness that helps the Spiritual Counsellor stand apart. Coming from this fundamental belief in God, the Spiritual Counsellor’s approach starts with a few basic assumptions: 1) Once we embrace the concept of a non-physical entity called God, then it becomes easier for us to accept the belief that we are souls - Spirit - encased in a physical body. That we are eternal and infinite. A natural part of this understanding is the belief that there is an unseen world that interacts with our own in some way. Spiritual counselling deals with the individual as a soul in a physical body limited by the physical world. This means the counsellor recognizes the client as an eternal soul dealing with the challenges of a physical existence. 2) Life is purposeful. A belief in God brings order to the chaos by helping us understand that life is purposeful. That all of our experiences are meaningful. That everything is connected and that things happen for reasons. Throughout our lives we are provided with opportunities to learn and grow not only on a physical conscious level but on a spiritual level. A basic part of this is the understanding that all aspects of our life is a function of choice. We choose our families and the circumstances into which we were born to allow ourselves the challenges that we have chosen for this life. There are no mistakes -only opportunities. Remember a physical existence is the great classroom. The Spiritual Counsellor helps the client, a living soul discover the purposefulness in events and challenges. 3) As an extension of our understanding that life is purposeful is the understanding that we live in a free will universe. That means that we get to choose our path and make mistakes and grow. If things were preordained there would be no value in living a life. Right action must come from choice. If there was no free choice then how could life be purposeful - how could we learn. This means that the Spiritual Counsellor can empower client to take charge of their life and to stop being a victim. Sandi King practices in Charlottetown, PEI. Answers from Sandi King, Spiritual Counsellor |
1. Can you explain your practice or therapy? 2. What kind of training does someone in your field need? Where did you get your training?
3. What inspired you to choose this form of complementary therapy? 4. What are the philosophical foundations of your practice?
5. What kind of issues does your therapy address?
6. How is your approach different from other therapies?
7. What would be your choice in complementary therapies other than your own, and why?
8. What are some ways your approach works best with 'mainstream' medicine?
9. What should a peson look for when searching for a practitioner?
10. How do you keep up to date with the lastest research in your field, and do you have to update/review any of your qualifications?
11. What do you see as the limitations and strengths of your therapy?
12. Using your modality, how would you approach treating a client with: - Heart Disease
- Anxiety/Stress see above - Allergies see above 13. Is there anything else a client should know about your modality?
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