Samarpan Alchemy Crystal Courses

Crystal Therapy

Brian Parsons and Michelle Hawkes, both ICGT and ACHO approved tutors with 14 years experience, are currently teaching the ICGT / ACHO Crystal Therapy Level 1 Certificate course and ICGT / ACHO Crystal Therapy Level 2 Diploma Course in Bradninch, Devon.

This course is suitable for those people:

Crystal course in the Guildhall

The tutor-led sessions include plenty of time for practical work. This course shares knowledge, but it is also about healing ourselves so that we can help others to heal themselves. Practical sessions are real personal healing opportunities and are treated as such.

About ICGT - The Institute of Crystal and Gem Therapists

Institute of Crystal and Gem Therapists

The Institute of Crystal and Gem Therapists (ICGT) was formed in 1985. Over the years ICGT has remained at the forefront of crystal therapy teaching in the UK. ICGT is a founder member of ACHO, the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations, which in 1988 agreed a core curriculum now taught by more than 20 schools in the UK. ICGT is under the care of Mandragora Complementary Studies which was acknowledged as a National Open College Network Centre in January 2006.

The Institute of Crystal and Gem Therapists (ICGT) is a Members' School of the Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations (ACHO), which is part of the British Crystal Healers, and Associate of the Institute for Complementary Medicine.

The ICGT Certificates and Graduate Diplomas are awarded upon successful completion of all written work, course requirements and assessment criteria, after which insurance is available in the UK for professional practice at these levels.

The MCS / ICGT Code of Conduct and other Policies and Procedures can be found via the website link www.mandragoracourses.co.uk

Level 1 – Certificate Level

The Certificate course contains the Core Curriculum of ACHO / BCH which can be externally accredited and validated by the Open College Network South West Region. The Certificate Course is spread over 5 / 6 weekends (Cert. ICGT) with the Certificate being awarded on production of evidence of study of Anatomy & Physiology and completion of coursework.

The Certificate course is approved by the Complementary Therapists Association (linked to Embody) as a Core Therapy at 30 credits. The Certificate and Diploma have also been awarded 10 CPD points each from the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

The Level 1 course is presented in modules with workbooks and information books, and is comprised of 5 modules (with the optional 2 modules):

Module 1 – Scientific Background

Module 2 – Introductory Module

Module 3 – Chakras and Subtle Bodies

Module 4 – Crystal Healing

Module 5a – Protection and Support

In 2007, ICGT / ACHO also added the following 2 modules to the Level 1 course, due to the need for crystal practitioners to have greater knowledge and awareness in these areas. However, students have the option to either study Module 5b and Module 5c during a separate weekend, which will incur an additional cost, or complete these modules through home study, which will result in a reduced cost.

Module 5b - Customer Care New for 2007

Module 5c - Health and Safety New for 2007

Anatomy and Physiology

The Level 1 Certificate Course is spread over 5 / 6 weekends (Cert. ICGT) with the Certificate being awarded on production of evidence of study of Anatomy & Physiology.

The Level 1 course does not currently contain an Anatomy & Physiology module, as many students have studied Anatomy and Physiology on previous complimentary courses, and so can claim prior learning in this area.

For those students who have not previously studied Anatomy and Physiology, there are two options available:

Details of the Anatomy and Physiology Level 2 and 3 courses can be found via the website link: www.mandragoracourses.co.uk

For both Anatomy and Physiology Level 2 and Level 3, assessment is by single and multiple-choice questions.

Note: Only Completion of the Anatomy and Physiology Level 2 is required for the ICGT Level 1 Certificate Course.

Level 2 – Diploma Level

After completion of Level 1, there is then an option for a further 5 / 6 weekends of study leading to the qualification of Graduate on completion of the coursework (Grad. ICGT).

The Level 2 course is presented in modules with workbooks and information books.

Module 6 – Vibrational Medicine

Module 7 – Working with Colour

Module 8 – Crystal Doorways (Nets)

Module 9 - Advanced Healing Techniques

Module 10 - Gem Essences

Module 11 - Working with Solar System Energies

Module 12 - Private Research / Thesis

Students are encouraged to focus on area(s) that they find particularly stimulating and to undertake a research project that can be presented as a report.

Course Dates and Venues

The venue for the ICGT Level 1 Certificate Course will be The Guildhall, Bradninch, Devon (approximately 2 miles from the M5 Junction 28).

The next Level 1 / Level 2 courses will be running on the following dates:

ICGT / ACHO Crystal Therapy
Certificate Course
2008		 ICGT / ACHO Crystal Therapy
Diploma Course
2009
Week 1 – 30th / 31st August 2008 Week 1 – 17th / 18th January 2009
Week 2 – 20th / 21st September 2008 Week 2 – 14th / 15th February 2009
Week 3 – 11th / 12th October 2008 Week 3 – 14th / 15th March 2009
Week 4 – 15th / 16th November 2008 Week 4 – 18th / 19th April 2009
Week 5 – 6th / 7th December 2008 Week 5 – 16th / 17th May 2009

Bookings & Costs

For Level 1 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma, each weekend will cost £90.00, and there is the option to either pay in one lump sum (£450.00) or pay-as-you-go (£90.00 at the start of each weekend).

If Level 1 students decide to study Module 5b and Module 5c during a further weekend, there will be an additional cost of £90.00. The cost of completing Module 5b and Module 5c through home study is £25.00.

Each Level 1 Certificate student does have the option to have also their work externally verified and audited by the Open College Network. This costs an additional £100.00.

If you wish to reserve a place on this course, then a £50.00 deposit will be required, however, this will be returned to the student upon their successful completion of the course if they made a lump-sum payment, or deducted from their final pay-as-you-go payment.

During the weekend practical sessions, students will be provided with all the necessary crystals for each technique, and so will not be required to purchase materials in advance. However, students are encouraged to build up their own crystal kit during the duration of the course.

Brian Parsons
07914 285034
email: info@samarpan-alchemy.co.uk

Michelle Hawkes
01392 851808

Please Note

ICGT students of the Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses are eligible for a 20% discount on all then available Samarpan Alchemy LIVE courses and CD / DVD courses while they are studying for their Certificate or Graduate Diploma, and for 2 years after the date of completion of their Certificate / Graduate Diploma course, although the 20% discount does not apply to the Graduate Diploma course itself, and Samarpan Alchemy reserves the right to withdraw a LIVE course or CD / DVD course without explanation or consultation.

ICGT Terms & Conditions

To be accepted on to the course, students will need to accept and abide by the following Terms and Conditions:

  1. You are responsible for you own health and wellbeing throughout the course.
  2. If you have experienced / are experiencing any of the following, please let the coordinator know in writing BEFORE the course commences (any information will be held in the strictest of confidence):
    • Epilepsy / Diabetes / Asthma / High or Low Blood Pressure
    • Any medical problems of an acute or chronic nature
    • Any emotional or mental trauma that has resulted in your seeking medical advice or treatment
    • Suffered from any drug (prescribed or otherwise), alcohol or substance abuse
  4. If there is any other information that may be useful (i.e. for tutored courses – needing wheelchair access, or special seating.) please let the coordinator know before the start the course.
  5. In a tutored course you are responsible for the safety of your personal belongings.
  6. For tutored courses the cost of the course covers venue, (where appropriate) tuition fees, and course notes. The cost does NOT cover your travel expenses, any accommodation expenses and food.
  7. Withdrawal from courses:
    • If the student needs to withdraw from the course, payment for sessions / units yet to be attended / completed are not subject to refund. Under the ‘pay-as-you-go ‘ scheme payment for future sessions of a tutor-led course will still be required, in accordance to the signed agreement between the student and school.
    • If the student is asked to leave, for an upheld reason (see Code of Conduct in student handbook) monies for the future lessons will be refunded. If a tutored course commences but a student fails to attend, the deposit will be forfeit.
  9. If there is dissatisfaction with the course, the tutor or coordinator must be notified immediately. Retrospective complaints are noted through the evaluation procedure and will not be considered as reason for refunds.

PDF  ICGT Certificate Booking Form & Terms & Conditions

PDF  ICGT Diploma Booking Form & Terms & Conditions

Tutor Details

Michelle HawkesMichelle Hawkes completed her ICGT Diploma in 1998 and has been an approved ICGT tutor for the past 5 years. She has trained as a professional reflexology practitioner, masseur and colour therapist, and also currently works with one the UK’s largest crystal retail outlets. When teaching, she is able to draw upon a wide range of life experiences.

Brian ParsonsBrian Parsons was drawn to the spiritual path from an early age. He has extensive experience as an energy worker, and is a trained crystal and colour therapist with the Institute of Crystal & Gem Therapists in the U.K. He is currently one of their tutors and internal course moderators. Brian awakened his own light body, using the techniques created by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer in the early 1990s, and has completed many of their graduate courses to develop and enhance his skills since then. He has also trained with Lita de Alberdi at the School of the Living Light in the U.K. to become a light body teacher, and has worked with Lita as a facilitator for many of her Awakening Your Light Body and Radiance classes. Brian also has a number of qualifications in both business and teacher training, and so is able draw upon a wide range of experiences in the outer world to help fuel his teaching. His formal qualifications include B.A.(Hons), M.A., M.B.A(International). Brian was awarded Fellow of ICGT in May 2007 for his work Goddess Energy Nets and Brain Tuning layouts.

Between them, Michelle and Brian are able to offer students a wide range of skills and experience. They are committed to providing students with a path of humour, commitment, integrity and trust. In return, they hope to attract students who are prepared to make a strong and serious commitment to their own personal growth.