A Brief Explanation of Spiritual Healing.

Spiritual healing is defined by the SNU as being a form of healing by the uses of forces and energies from the world of spirit, channelled through the healer by the laying on of hands on or near the body, or prayer or the direction of thought from a distance.

A spiritualist healer is a healer who practices spiritual healing within the SNU in accordance with the philosophy and teachings of spiritualism. All spiritualist healers are subject to the rules and regulations of the SNU and UK Healers Regulatory Body.

Spiritual healing is for the whole person, that is, for the non-physical aspects of ourselves (such as the emotions, the mind) as well as for the physical body.

From the above definitions, it can be seen that a healer is a medium who works with the spirit world and those "patients" in the physical world who come to the healer for healing. The healer is used as a channel (or link) between the spirit world and the patient, allowing the healing energies to flow from the divine source to the patient. This then allows the patient to use these energies through positive thoughts to improve their health on whatever level of being they are in need. Hence the expression "from spirit, through spirit, to spirit".

The first "feelings" or "sensations" that a patient will probably experience are relaxed, being calm and uplifted, a little warmth or a little cool (neither of which have any effect on the healing). With a positive attitude and positive thoughts, the patient then uses the healing energies to improve their own condition, whatever that may be.

By this process, it is hoped that the patient will receive some benefit from the healing, the degree of which cannot be determined by the healer. No-one, be they a doctor, nurse, spiritual healer or any other practitioner can ever guarantee a cure, there are many factors that determine how much benefit a patient will receive from any form of healing. There are no instant cures, everything takes time to work "through" the system.

A patient should consider their own life style, attitude, being positive, hopeful, caring for themselves and so on. The patient may also feel that they want to return for more healing at another healing session, this they can do whenever they feel the need. As spiritual healers, we do not tell patients when to return to us for more healing, the patient is the person who knows what they need, and when, the decision is for them to make.

SNU healers work to the SNU healing code of conduct, and are aware of the law as it relates to healing.

A healer is not allowed to diagnose problems, prescribe medication, offer advice on treatment or countermand a doctor's advice to a patient. All of these things are the responsibility of a qualified medical practitioner.

There are different ways of bringing the healing energies to a patient. There are four methods by which a healer can work within the SNU and a brief description of each is given below;

* Contact healing whereby the healer will work by the laying on of hands physically touching the patient in a courteous and dignified manner, always
being aware of sensitive areas.

* Near-to-the-body healing is similar to contact healing except that the healers hands will be within a few inches of the patient but not touching the physical body.

* Distant healing whereby the healer and patient are close to each other (for example: in the same room) but not in the manner for contact healing or near-to-the-body healing, and the healer, with the co-operation of the spirit world, directs healing energies to the patient by thought from a distance.

* Absent healing whereby the patient is not in the same place as the healer (they might even be on opposite sides of the world) and the healer or other
person requests that healing energies be directed to the patient by prayer to the divine source and thought to those in the spirit world.

In the case of contact healing and near-to-the-body healing, prior to healing taking place, the healer will explain to the patient how he or she is going to work, and seek the patient's agreement to this.

Contact healing and near-to-the-body healing are usually administered with a patient seated comfortably on an ordinary upright chair. However, if a patient's needs and circumstances dictate, such as a patient is ill in bed (at home or in hospital), or is in a wheelchair or has to maintain a particular position for some reason, then healing can still be administered in this situation. Sometimes when healing is requested and difficult situations dictate, a healer might suggest that distant or absent healing might be more appropriate.

It is not necessary to remove any clothing unless the patient wants to remove, say, a coat for their own comfort. The healer will normally request that spectacles and a hearing aid be removed (if these are being worn) only so that that the spectacles do not get knocked and broken, and that the proximity of the healers (hands in particular) to the hearing aid does not cause it to "whistle" in the patient's ear. These are simple common sense precautions and do not affect the healing in any way, and there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that pacemakers or other similar aids and devices are affected by spiritual healing.

Both the patient and the healer are entitled to be accompanied by another person known to them, if they so wish, when a healer and patient are working together. Again this will be discussed prior to healing taking place.

Each patient has a record card that is strictly confidential and is retained by the church in a locked and secure place. A patient is entitled to see their own record card, the only other people having access to the record cards are the Healers who work with the patient. An entry will be made by the Healer each time the patient attends, providing a history of reasons for attendance and progress made.

Particular conditions apply to the healing of minors. These are legal requirements, so please do not be offended in any way if you are an adult accompanying a minor who is attending for healing and questions are asked by the healer, and your signature is requested. We must obey the law of the land.

Spiritual healing is not "faith healing" since no faith is required, small babies, children and animals do not understand faith, yet have been assisted by spiritual healing.

Religion plays no part in spiritual healing because it is a natural process that is universally available to everyone and everything regardless of race, colour and creed.

No charge is made for spiritual healing in an SNU church, it is free.

If you want to know more or have questions to ask, why not come along to our church and discuss them with our healing leader or other knowledgeable person that is available. (Our Healing Service is on Wednesdays 11.00am - 1.00pm)

When you attend a healing session, enjoy the experience, be positive and use the energies to benefit your own health. When you have the opportunity, perhaps you will want to send out your thoughts and prayers of healing for others by way of absent healing. You can do this during the healing minute in our church service, or at any time of your choosing, in private.

SNU HEALING- Guidance for Patients

You may help the healing process by being positively minded. Spiritualists and many other spiritually aware people believe that thoughts are a powerful force and, therefore, positive thought can go a long way towards helping the healing energies. If you adopt an enthusiastic, hopeful frame of mind and expect the desired results then the healing process will often be accelerated.

Healing is administered by the simple acts such as, the laying on of hands, or the direction of thoughts from a distance. SNU Healing does not involve massage or manipulation.

You should continue to consult your doctor even if you are receiving spiritual healing. It may be necessary for you to take certain medication and follow the doctor's advice for your particular condition. By receiving both medical and spiritual healing you will receive the best treatment from both sources. The aim of every SNU healer is to work in co-operation with the medical profession and not to replace the doctor.

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