The VHF aims to answer some questions you may have as well as offer a some guidance on what to look for when deciding to undertake a qualification in Subtle Energy.

A GUIDE TO THE VHF DIPLOMA COURSE
Many schools, including VHF, state that they teach to the highest standard, which is a fair comment, but does not really help a prospective student decide which course to undertake. This is why we would like to describe in more detail what the VHF course is about, what students can expect and what VHF is aiming to achieve, in addition to the other information available.

Get an idea of what is involved in minimum standards.
Most crystal and energy healing umbrella organisations display the overall minimum standards on their websites, so it may be worthwhile to research this when you are looking to commit to lengthy training in these subjects. The VHF is a member of the Crystal & Healing Federation (CHF), which is a member of Crystal & Healing International (CHI). Both organisations display their minimum standards on their websites, and CHF also has ‘The CHF student guide to healer training’ at the bottom of its homepage.

How much work is involved in the VHF course?
The VHF diploma course is an intense and comprehensive course and therefore demanding. In addition to the weekends of tuition, there is a fair amount of home study that consists of both written and practical work. If one includes reading, meditation, work with crystals, practical sessions, case studies, written assignments and preparing a portfolio, one could gage this at 5 hours a week across the board. In addition to this there is the inevitable development that always forms part of a profound healing course. Please note this course will take more time and effort than may be apparent at first glance.

Development.
The VHF considers healing to be a way of life rather than just a job. When one gains a greater awareness of the world of energy, including an ever more profound understanding of oneself on all levels, this opens up a much broader outlook on life in general. This is highly empowering but has its stumbling blocks.  Healer development, in our view, is often quite challenging since it may involve dealing with the more difficult aspects of oneself that so often emerge during such training. Increased awareness and knowledge also brings increased responsibility for one’s actions and the effects these have on others and the whole. For most individuals healing and development is an ongoing and life changing process. If this concept is new to you, please ask for more clarification when you come for an interview.

Does everyone graduate?
In over 15 years we have had many students and although most of these did graduate, not everyone managed to do so. Sometimes this was due to unavoidable family or personal life circumstances not relating to the course. In most other cases, the main reason was an underestimating of the work & commitment involved and therefore lagging behind to a point where it became impossible to catch up. Having had feedback from many students and healers, we feel we can accurately state that the VHF course is one that contains more profound energy and development work than most. We therefore must state (and repeat) that it is a life changing and demanding course.

Why would you wish to do the VHF course?
Apart from wanting to be a healer, either for self-interest/development or in order to help others, you would have some or all of the following qualities: 

• A huge interest in and appreciation for crystals
• A certain degree of sensitivity
• A certain degree of compassion
• An interest in the world of subtle energy
• A profound interest in self-awareness
• An interest in the ‘esoteric’
• Being prepared to give time and effort to such a course

If I am already working as a healer is this course suitable?
Quite a number of Reiki, Shamanic or Spiritual/Energy Healers have attended the VHF courses. Although a few of the subjects were familiar to them, all felt these were presented from a new angle. For some of the healers the course involved less practical work in regard to Energy healing, depending on where and when they had graduated.

If I am new to healing is this course suitable?
Although not a necessary prerequisite, those who are completely new to healing are advised to attend a workshop or short course on healing or meditation and read a number of books. The home study could also involve more time for the newcomer. If you are new to all of this, please ask for more clarification when you come for an interview.

Finally.
We have tried to present the VHF course, and what it involves, as clearly as possible in order to help prospective students make the right decision. We would also like to state that we welcome any questions about it and express that VHF is fully committed to its students and Light work.

For further details or if you have any questions, please contact the VHF directly.