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What happens during a one-to-one healing session? 

One-to-one sessions are based on the extensive teaching on healing in A Course in Miracles. Whether or not you are familiar with the teaching, this is everything you need to know about your session:

• Your session will be conducted via Zoom and will begin with a short prayer.

• If you wish, you will have the opportunity to briefly share why you have requested healing. This is optional and not necessary for your healing. “Strictly speaking, words play no part at all in healing.” [CE M-21.1:1]

• You will be invited to relax as the practitioner shares another prayer and guides you to enter into a quiet meditative state. Most people prefer to close their eyes for this part of the session. The practitioner may do the same.

• Every session is different. The practitioner will ask the Holy Spirit to guide them in this restorative state. It may be anything from 20 to 40 minutes. 

• There is no ‘correct’ way to experience this kind of session. Some recipients notice physical sensations or mental experiences. You may not - it doesn't matter and does not affect the efficacy of your session.

• When the practitioner is guided to end the quiet time, you will be gently asked to return your attention to the room. 

• The practitioner may offer to share feedback with you, and you will also have the opportunity to discuss anything that came up for you during the session. Again, this is not necessary, but many people find it helpful. 

• The entire session is intended to last no longer than 40 minutes. Any exception to this would be under the Holy Spirit’s guidance. 

• People respond differently to their sessions. Some feel energised, some feel the need to rest, some do not notice anything. It does not matter. “Healing is always certain… The instant it is welcome, it is there. Where healing has been given, it has been received.” [ACIM CE M-6] 

•  A Course in Miracles teaches that all healing is of the mind. The healer’s role is to overlook “the mind and body, seeing only the face of Christ shining in front of him, correcting all mistakes and healing all perception.” [CE M-22.4:5] (See diagram below.) As a result of healing the mind, you may find that you also experience the alleviation of physical symptoms. This is not up to the practitioner - the Holy Spirit is the real healer and will decide what is appropriate in your case.