After Reiki I I had to do 21 days self-healing and then answer a number of questions about reiki (all quite straightforward and information was passed on in training and included in handouts). Certificate was issued once this was okayed by my Reiki Master.
When I did my Reiki II training, after the course I had to do distant healing 30 times (with a number of exchanges with other students). On completion of this, I had to inform my Reiki Master and then the certificate was issued.
Have other people had post-course "Homework" orif you are a Reiki Master do you ask this or other post-course "homework" of your students?
In the process of updating my course plans and manuals and keen to know what others are up to ! Many thanks.
RE: Post-coure"Homework"
I did my reiki 1 over 2 days and reiki 2 over 2 days and wasnt asked to do homework for either, I know people who do ask reiki students to do case studies but the reiki 2 was quite intensive I felt and a lot of people who teach complementary therapies trust that the person studying is going to practice and work on people.
Also, most of the people I did reiki 1 and 2 with, were like me, doing it to complement the job they were doing at the time. Each master is different, I certainly felt that not having to do case studies didnt hinder me in any way, it didnt make me take the learning less seriously, I basically couldnt wait to get started working on people anyway, I didnt want just to be attuned and leave it at that.
Pauline
RE: Post-coure"Homework"
Hi Ladybump,
I don't teach 21 day self healing ~ I teach non-stop, everyday, forever more self healing. More of a long term project if you like. I try to discourage students from the 21 day thingy so they get used to using Reiki every day alongside Gassho etc.
I hold regular a Reiki share group, so the homework is also non stop and support is always there. I think growth and development comes with time and practice and as a Reiki teacher holding a regular share group is more important than getting students to answer a coouple of questions. You can teach them, but really it's up to the student how effective they become thereafter.
meridianmoon xx
RE: Post-coure"Homework"
Hi Ladybump,
My level 1 students get their certificate on the day we finish the training, provided I am happy with how everything is with them - as it is in 99% of cases.
For level 2 I require that they do some case studies and practice in different situations and environments as once they have the certificate they are able to get insurance and are let loose on the general public. I therefore want to be happy that they are ready, able and suitable to do so - for everyones good.
I have a "standard" checklist of what, through experience, I feel is generally required although it is highly adaptable to each individual student.
Hope that helps.
RE: Post-coure"Homework"
ORIGINAL: meridianmoon
Hi Ladybump,
I don't teach 21 day self healing ~ I teach non-stop, everyday, forever more self healing. More of a long term project if you like. I try to discourage students from the 21 day thingy so they get used to using Reiki every day alongside Gassho etc.
I hold regular a Reiki share group, so the homework is also non stop and support is always there. I think growth and development comes with time and practice and as a Reiki teacher holding a regular share group is more important than getting students to answer a coouple of questions. You can teach them, but really it's up to the student how effective they become thereafter.
meridianmoon xx
I couldn't agree more meridian moon, I do the same. The 21 days I believe is just a throwback reference to the time Usui sensei apparantly spent fasting and meditating on Mount Kurama. I don't believe it has any significance other than this. Although I have been told that it takes 21 to form a new habit.
Donna.