HEALING
PATHWAY
Training Sessions
WHAT IS THE HEALING
PATHWAY?
The Healing Pathway is one of four program pathways that live out the
purpose and mission of Naramata Centre. This is an educational
program with five developmental phases. It is designed to train and
mentor people who wish to develop the gift and skill of healing hands
within the Christian tradition.
WHAT DOES
“HEALING” MEAN?
We believe that healing is a process guided by God to restore balance
and wholeness of body, mind and spirit, not only within the individual,
but also within relationships, community and creation.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF
THE HEALING PATHWAY?
The Healing Pathway is intended to assist congregations in developing
and sustaining a healing ministry. The Pathway is primarily
focused on team ministry that is centred and grounded in the life and
structure of the congregation or community.
WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?
The program is for anyone involved in a church congregation or
community who is interested in being involved in a Healing
Ministry. Both lay people and trained Order of Ministry
personnel
are welcome to attend workshops and enter the program.
WHAT IS THE HEALING PATHWAY CURRICULUM?
| Phase 1 | One
workshop, 13 to 15 hours – typically
Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Introduction to the basic concepts of the Christian ministry of healing hands with an emphasis on learning how to be an instrument of God’s healing power. |
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| Phase 2 | Consists
of two required workshops, 13 to 15 hours each. Healing From The Heart – deepening the heart connection to God; new healing sequences; assessment. Where Two Or More Gather – basics of group healing work; healing sequences for the back; new sequences. |
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| Phase 3 | One 20
hour workshop providing time and opportunity for
participants to deepen their personal process free of other commitments: Communion Of Saints – advanced healing to work held in a retreat setting. |
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| Phase 4 | Includes
year-long mentoring with experienced
practitioners approved by the program and: Practicum A – 30 hours in residence; participants are given assignments for completion over the next year. Practicum B – 30 hours in residence; at the end of the year, presentation of assignments. |
The above information is taken from Naramata Centre’s Healing Pathway Brochure.
Upcoming Training Sessions in the Montreal / Ottawa Area
Our last
training session, Phase 1: Introduction, was
held March
26 - 28, 2010. At this moment no other training session has been
scheduled. As soon as it is know when the next training session will
be, and what it will cover, the necessary and relevant information will
be posted below.