ThetaHealing
ThetaHealing (Theta Healing) is a process of meditation[1][2] that was developed in 1995 by Vianna Stibal and teaches people to develop natural intuition through changing their brain wave cycle to the more relaxed theta waves for the intention of exploring how emotional energy effects a persons health.[3][4]
Process
ThetaHealing is usually administered in the form of individual sessions in which the practitioner trained in the techniques of Theta Healing sits directly opposite the person and initially attends to the person by listening, using empathy and probing questions. They may treat the person through alternative means of direct communication, such as telephone or over the internet via webcam and voice.[5][6] The Theta Healing technique is based on the theory that a persons conscious and unconscious beliefs directly impact their emotional well-being, which may impact their physical health. The practitioner uses a method of meditation which tunes into a persons energy with the aim to improve their general well-being and health by freeing, as Vianna Stibal states, negative experiences, blocking thought patterns or genetically inherited patterns to create positive emotional wellbeing.[7][8][2][2][9]
Training
A distinction is made between different consecutive ThetaHealing training levels eg, from the basic practitioner to the advanced.[10][11]
Philosophy
ThetaHealing's philosophy is what Vianna Stibal calls "the seven planes of existence". According to her, these levels of existence build a framework to show the importance of the "Creator of all that is” (whose upper level is also described as the "Place of perfect love"). In addition, its adherents are open to everyone, regardless of the person's origin or religion.[12]
Criticism
The philosophy of ThetaHealing is primarily criticized by analytical thinkers due to its esoteric-minded attitude.[13] The ThetaHealing method has been questioned by some practitioners of Alternative Healthcare medicine, as it is not one of their health care practices or related to any of the scientific methods of treatment. [14]
References
- ^ Stibal, Vianna (2016-01-26). Seven Planes of Existence: The Philosophy Behind the ThetaHealing® Technique. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9781781805763.
- ^ a b c Knight, Lorraine (2011-09-28). Weight Reduction & Much More!: With Theta Healing. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781465359452.
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