Sandy Hartley
How I Got Started!
After one session of EFT for anxiety, I decided to train in EFT to help others. Initially I was involved with organising EFT training workshops locally, in collaboration with an AAMET Trainer, later establishing my own clinic at The Centre in Rainham.
I became an EFT Practitioner (AAMET) in April 2007, and I hold the Advanced EFT Certificate of Completion. I later qualified as a Reiki Practitioner, having trained with Chris Wood and then Reiki Evolution, and this has become my tool of choice!
I have been influenced by the work and teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Florence Scovel-Shinn, Louise Hay, Dr Mark Atkinson, Chris Wood and Lola Jones, as well as many others, and my intention is to continue to offer my clients inspiration and guidance, and ultimately enlightenment.
As part of my intention to train others, in 2010 I completed the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), which is part of the City & Guilds adult education teaching award. In 2011 I completed writing my first course, Basic Skills in New Earth Tapping, and have more planned for 2012.
My first career was in Childcare and Early Years education, and I have worked in Primary and Secondary schools, supporting children with learning difficulties and providing pastoral care. I have training in Childminding, Tumble Tots Leadership, Montessori education and have had several articles published in related professional magazines and journals.
I have recently begun studying for a BA(Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, with Canterbury Christchurch University.
I hold a First Aid certificate and an Enhanced CRB Disclosure, and I live in Medway with my three daughters, two cats and a geriatric guinea pig called Lola!
Reiki
Literally translated Reiki means Universal Energy, or Universal Life Force; also known an Chi. It is often thought of as the very energy from which life is made of. The practitioner merely acts as a channel for the client to receive the energy, but ultimately the client has control over how much he or she 'allows in'.
Reiki is a relaxing experience and what you will feel during a session varies for each person. Usually you be laying on a Reiki table for the session, while fully clothed and covered with a blanket for extra comfort. Other times you may simply be seated in a chair. The Practitioner places their hands on, or just above, various parts of the head and body. Some practitioners work to a set pattern of hand positions, while others, like myself, work intuitively.
Reiki is very safe and gentle, yet it's effects can be profound, physically, mentally and emotionally. It can also, as a result, help you to transform your life in a natural and easy way.
My personal belief about Reiki is that it holds you in a Higher Vibration, and re-connects you to your innate Divinity, allowing you to develop a higher perspective and clarity of thought.
New Earth Tapping (Meridian Tapping EFT)
Meridian Tapping Techniques such as EFT are based on the same principles as acupuncture, and have evolved from Tapping practices that have been in use for thousands of years. In the early seventies, American psychotherapist called Dr Roger Callahan began researching this ancient practice and went onto develop Though Field Therapy (TFT) which used specific tapping sequences for different problems. Gary Craig, a Stanford engineer, studied with Callahan and later went onto create a simpler technique, which he called Emotional Freedom Techniques.
Today the popularity of Meridian Tapping is growing, and it is used in conjunction with other therapies, treatments and techniques, for therapy, sports and life coaching as well as personal, academic and spiritual development. It is safe, easy to use and has no side-effects.
From this emerging field of energy psychology, other techniques and methods are being developed, and Practitioners are becoming more creative in the ways that they use Tapping.
I believe that EFT is a valuable 'entry level' technique in intention and energy practice. Because of this, it is an excellent self-help method. I have created my own series of courses called New Earth Tapping.
