Spiritual Healing is the channelling of healing energies through the healer to the patient. It re-energises and relaxes people to help their own natural resources to deal with illness or injury in the best possible way. By 'attunement' - perhaps best described as a combination of empathy and intent - either in the presence of the patient or at a distance - and by directing energy, usually through the hands, the healer seeks to supplement the depleted energy of the recipient, dealing with stress at whatever level it exists and releasing the body's own recuperative abilities to deal with the problem in the most effective way for that individual.
People receiving healing tend to experience sensations of being reenergized or relaxed, they may feel 'pins and needles' heat or coolness, perhaps pain comes to the surface and disperses indicating that the energies are indeed 'going to work'. Healing is completely natural, has no side effects and is complementary to any other therapy. It can be helpful in a wide range of conditions - physical, emotional or psychological, sometimes to a remarkable degree: indeed the medically diagnosed nature of the illness appears to be irrelevant to the outcome, and case histories range from the minor to the terminal in which healing seems to have made an important contribution. Aside from its value in relieving pain and restoring function, healing is also notable for initiating improvements in patients' attitudes and clarity of thought, and in their quality of life.
The Healing Trust, formerly the NFSH (National Federation of Spiritual Healers) is acknowledged to be the principal organisation for spiritual healing in the UK. It is not associated with any religion, -ism or -ology. It does see the source of healing as divine, but respects the right of every individual to his or her own interpretation of that source. Individuals who wish to develop their potential for healing can come to the NFSH for advice and training. There is a scheme of development groups and extensive training with a structured syllabus available in this area. A strict Code of Conduct guides the Healer and safeguards the patients.