The HGSA Education Program is designed to provide a quality instructional and spiritual experience for interested seekers. The certification program offers certificates in Healing and Mediumship. An Ordained Minister’s program is also available. For details see the Certification Requirements brochure available at the Education Office. Student participation is a large part of our educational program and there will be numerous opportunities to develop and practice.
The HGSA faculty and mediums that serve as instructors are carefully selected to provide the best learning experience possible. The instructors will conduct a variety of circle activities and evening workshops and many will be available for private appointments. Evening activities are open to all interested individuals but it is recommended that reservations be made in advance to ensure space availability. Details on mediums, dates and times will be available at the Education Office prior to Institute.
Education counselors are available to provide assistance in selecting classes, counseling regarding certification and the transfer of units or papers. All requests for transfer of units must be submitted to the “transfer committee” and receive HGSA Board of Directors approval. Contact the Director of Education for additional information.
Registration
Registration Information and Fees: Click here to print a Registration Form
Registration Information and Fees:
Tuition: $50.00 per class or 3 classes for $125.00, 4 classes for $150.00,
5 classes for $175.00
or 6 classes for $200.00.
Early Registration is from July 6 to July 13. A $10.00 late registration fee is charged for registering after July 13, 2008. To register in person or for additional information, the Education Office will be open Sunday afternoons (until 2:00 pm) July 6, 2008 and July 13, 2008. Partial refunds are available before July 13, 2008 minus a $10.00 processing fee for cancellation but no refunds after that date.
Noncredit Classes
These classes are not part of the HGSA approved certification program but can be taken for personal growth and spiritual development. They may also be used as electives.
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Living Tree Bookstore
The Bookstore will be open daily during Institute offering a wide selection of new and used spiritual books, crystals and stones, meditation and music CDs, card decks and amazing pieces of jewelry. Books required or recommended by instructors are on the shelves for students and general public. Trumpets, pendulums, reference books and other tools may be purchased or ordered. Classroom supplies, gifts and sundries, toiletries and Greens+ Energy Bars are stocked. Come and browse! Check out high energy AND AC comfort! The Bookstore will also be open Fri/Sat/Sun, July 18-20, for instructors, early registrants and all. If lights are on, knock and the door shall be opened!
Requirements for Certification
If you would like additional information regarding our classes and certification, the Certification Requirements and Course Descriptions brochure is available in the Education Office or contact
Rev. Coy Johnston, Director of Education at (760) 740-2513 or email revcoy@peoplepc.com
Class Schedule, Instructors and Class Descriptions
Students will select one (1) class for each session and attend that class all five (5) days (Monday through Friday). Students may schedule from 1 (one) to 6 (six) classes. Due to the fact that there will only be 6.25 hours of instruction during the class session, an additional 1.75 hours of practical experience will be required to meet the criteria for credit. This includes participation in Student Services, Student Psychic Fair and/or an outside activity depending on the instructor’s requirements. Student participation is required for class credit. Appropriate professional attire is expected. Come prepared to work.
Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Chakras and Psychic Centers (G103) (2 units)
An essential class for all levels of students. Understanding and working with Chakras is the foundation of all mediumship and healing work. This class focuses on Chakras/Psychic centers including their location, color, balance and role in spiritual development, healing and mediumship. A required class for Healing and Mediumship Certificate.
Instructor: Rev. Roy Winn
Dreams & Symbols Interpretation (P605) (noncredit)
A class to provide insight for a better understanding of dreams and symbols. Through interpretation of the symbols in dreams, in the language of the unconscious, you will gain greater self-knowledge and spiritual guidance for yourself. Instructor: To be announced
Introduction to Mediumship (M101) (2 units)
A beginning level class which deals with the laws governing the practice of mediumship, including but not limited to the laws of vibration and laws of attraction. An overview of the phases of mental and physical mediumship will be presented. This class is recommended for anyone wanting a better understanding of how and why mediumship works the way it does. A required class for Mediumship Certificate.
Instructor: Rev. Maureen Eslick
Platform Management Practicum (A303) (2 units)
This class is designed to provide practical experience chairing Healing and Worship Services. Credit is given for work at HGSA Student Services or other approved services. Pre-requisite is Platform Management or by consent of the Director. Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston
Who You Gonna Call (P607) (noncredit)
This class covers a serious subject in a fun way, necessary in understanding how Spirit is going to bridge the outside world to Spiritualism for healing and true understanding. It is also a class in understanding ghosts and hauntings, how they were in the past and how they are now. No mysteries left unturned.
Instructor: Rev. April Cunningham
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Session 2: 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Advanced Physical Mediumship Practicum (M304) (2 units)
This class is an advanced class for mediums ready to learn trance work. Must have previous courses in mediumship or by consent of the Director. The instructor, Rev. Pamela Dortch Winn studied and trained at Camp Chesterfield and Maple Grove, Indiana.
Instructor: Rev. Pamela Dortch Winn
Introduction to Healing (H101) (2 units)
The class is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and laws of healing. It will cover preparation for healing, protection, invocations and benedictions. The spiritual attitude of a healer, along with the moral and ethical conduct of a healer will be discussed. This is a required class for a Healing Certificate. Participation in the student healing service will be expected if taking the class for certification.
Instructor: Rev. Nita Reierson
Laws and Ethics (G107) (2 units)
This class is designed to introduce basic principles, laws and ethics of healing and mediumship. It will cover preparation, protection, and attitude, attire, appropriate vs. inappropriate practices as well as invocations and benedictions. It will look at ethical, moral, professional and spiritual aspects. A required class for Healing and Mediumship Certificate.
Instructor: To be announced
Public Speaking (A304) (2units)
Develop your public persona by examining the importance of appearance, presentation and professionalism and develop appropriate skills for speaking in front of a group of people. Healing and Mediumship Certificates are required or by consent of the Director. Required for the Associate Minister program. Instructor: Rev. James Stump
Spiritualism in the Bible (E703) (2 units)
This class explores portions of the Bible where Spiritualism is shown or implied by the events and actions described. While Spiritualism recognizes the importance of all sacred writings, many Spiritualists acknowledge the Bible. This class highlights those portions of the Bible which can be used to describe the practices which come from a sacred writing familiar to many non-Spiritualists in this country.
Instructors: Revs. April Cunningham and Antoinette DeLucchi
Session 3: 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Beginning Healing Practices (H201) (2 units)
Students will be introduced to healing by learning about basic healing energies and practices. Students will discuss appropriate and inappropriate practices in healing along with attitude, preparation, attire and protection. A required class for Healing Certificate. Instructor: Rev. Nita Reierson
Cleansing Spaces (P611) (noncredit)
Learn methods of clearing and cleansing your personal space as well as a home or workplace. Use Spiritual Law to bring harmony to your environment. Will also include house blessings.
Instructor: To be announced
Foundations of Spiritualism (G101) (2 units)
This is a basic class for all individuals interested in discovering the foundations, practices and principles of Spiritualism. The class will look at the pioneers of Spiritualism and the religion of today. The class will also discuss “Spiritual Gifts” and where they can be found in the Bible. A brief examination of HGSA and its history is also included. A required class for Healing and Mediumship Certificate.
Instructor: Rev. James Stump
Mental Mediumship (M202) (2 units)
A hands-on intermediate level class focusing on developing message delivery techniques (billets, psychometry, auras, flower readings, etc.). This class is required for Mediumship Certificate and for those desiring to work as message bearers or readers. Students will be required to participate in the Student Psychic Fair to receive credit.
Instructor: Rev. Elivia Melodey
Overview of World Religions (G104) (2 units)
Students will receive an overview of the fundamental teachings embraced in the Great Religions of the world and delve into the truths and commonality of these various religions. In addition, students will explore how Spiritualism encompasses these teachings. Develop a universal understanding and allow oneself to be inspired by a deeper love of God and humanity. A required class for all certificates.
Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston
Physical Mediumship (M203) (2 units)
You will gain a better understanding of the difference between mental and physical mediumship. Learn about phenomena, the laws that govern it and the different types of physical mediumship such as materialization, transfiguration and automatic writing. This class is recommended for all individuals desiring to attend physical phenomena circles. Students must have previous course work in mediumship or by consent of the Director. A required class for Mediumship Certificate. Instructor: Rev. Maureen Eslick
Platform Management (A302) (2 units)
This class provides instruction in conducting worship/healing services, etiquette and decorum along with how to develop and deliver invocations and benedictions. It will also examine techniques for the selection and training of platform workers. This is a required class for ministerial certification and for serving as a chairperson for HGSA. Student participation in activities is expected for credit.
Instructor: Rev. Antoinette DeLucchi
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Session 4: 2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Advanced Mental Mediumship (M302) (2 units)
A hands-on development class that will focus on developing techniques to enhance mental mediumship, spirit communication and channeling. This is an advanced level class for individuals with previous course work in mediumship or by consent of the Director.
Instructor: Rev Felice Izzarelli
Intermediate Healing Practices (H202) (2 units)
A hands-on intermediate level class in healing. Students will receive practical experience working with healing energies in student healing services. Students must have previous courses in healing or by consent of the Director. Instructor: Rev. Nita Reierson
Numerology: The Science of Numbers (P606) (noncredit)
Numbers are encoded into all facets of our lives, from our names to our street addresses and so on. Unlock the codes of your life. Learn how numbers affect your destiny and your spiritual and karmic path. Explore what you desire to do with your life, what strengths you came in with, and the lessons you want to learn.
Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston
Sermon Development (A305) (2 units)
This class will provide basic instruction in preparation and delivery of sermons and/or lectures along with how to select appropriate topics and resources. Must have previous course work in public speaking and be in the Associate Minister program or by consent of the Director.
Instructor: Rev. Elivia Melodey
Spiritual Law (G102) (2 units)
Study Universal Law to learn the role major Spiritual Laws play in healing and mediumship. Discover the implications of Universal Law on our daily lives, the role it plays in our spiritual development and the individual’s responsibilities in regards to natural law. Required class for Healing and Mediumship Certificates. Instructor: Rev. James Stump
Session 5: 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Advanced Healing Practices (H203) (2 units)
A hands-on class for advanced healing students that focuses on enhancing healing techniques and practices, how to conduct healing circles and classes, along with working with healing messages. Must have taken courses in healing practices and techniques, meditation techniques and practices or by consent of the Director. Instructor: Rev. Nita Reierson
Advanced Physical Mediumship (M303) (2 units)
A hands-on development class that will focus on developing techniques to enhance physical mediumship and the development of physical phenomena. This is an advanced level class for individuals with previous course work in mediumship or by consent of the Director.
Instructor: Rev. Felice Izzarelli
Angels, Guides and Teachers (G106) (2 units)
An exciting hands-on class where you will meet your personal guides and teachers as well as learn about the different roles and responsibilities of angels, guides and teachers.
Instructors: Revs. Pamela Dortch Winn & Roy Winn
Communication Skills (A306) (2 units)
Developing a higher level of communication skills is the purpose of this class. This is an introductory class designed to highlight the importance of interactive listening and non-verbal communication for the aspiring minister. Learn how to speak so others will listen and listen in a way that others will be free to speak their truth. Instructor: Rev. Elivia Melodey
Healing Theory (H102) (2 units)
An overview class designed to provide students with an historical perspective of healing, including biblical authority and famous spiritual healers, along with healing guides and teachers. Student participation in activities is expected for credit. A required course for Healing Certificate. Instructor: Rev. James Stump
Meditation (G105) (2 units)
A basic meditation class designed to explore a variety of meditation techniques such as guided meditation, visualization, active (focused), passive (free flow) and how to prepare yourself to have the best meditations possible. Learn the role meditation plays in your spiritual development as well as healing and mediumistic gifts. A required class for all certificates. Instructor: Rev. George Maxwell
Tools/Mental Mediumship (P609) (noncredit)
This class is a demonstration-style class highlighting many of the fun types of table readings that can be used at Psychic Fairs, parties and other gatherings. If you have ever asked about the names of the demonstration readings on the Student Psychic Fair sheet, this may be a class to take. Instructor: Rev. Maureen Eslick
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Session 6: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm M/W/F only
Astrology (P608) (noncredit)
Interested in Astrology but unsure where to begin? This basic introduction class includes signs, aspects and houses for the student seriously interested in learning Astrology. Bring your own chart or submit your time, place and date of birth with your registration for a chart to learn how to read your own horoscope.
Instructor: Cheryl Sago
Healing With Crystals (P602) (noncredit)
This is a hands-on class to learn how crystal gems and minerals work in healing body, mind, spirit and promote spiritual growth. The class will cover properties, programming, chakra balancing, clearing, crystal communication and laying on of stones. Instructor: Rev. Elivia Melodey
Mediumship Development (M102) (2 units)
An intermediate level class focusing on developing message delivery in a variety of settings including worship services, psychic fairs, message circles and individual counseling. This class is required for individuals wishing to work at HGSA as Psychic Fair readers. Must have taken courses in mediumship or by consent of the Director. A required class for Mediumship Certificate. Instructor: Rev. Maureen Eslick
Spiritual Tarot (P603) (noncredit)
With the Zen Tarot cards, learn the importance of the cards and how to use as a tool to have open communication with spirit. Learn how they offer visual guidance to acquire a higher awareness and understanding of yourself and others, and how spirit can truly speak to you through the cards.
Instructor: Rev. Coy Johnston
Tools/Physical Mediumship (P610) (noncredit)
This is a practical class designed to demonstrate various tools of physical mediumship which can be utilized for readings, circles, and parties as well as personal growth in mediumship.
Instructor: Rev. Felice Izzarelli
Visions Realized (P604) (noncredit)
This class bridges the physical world we live in to the communications of Spirit. It begins with dreams as visions and moves on to the “waking” visions. The class shows how to access the doorway to the destination of spiritual reunion. Dreams realized! Instructor: Rev. April Cunningham
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Harmony Grove is located in a rural setting with limited amenities. It is recommended that students come prepared with a flashlight for evening activities, flexible and comfortable clothing for weather changes and bring any materials you need for class or for the Psychic Fair. It is also recommended that all students bring at least one change of clothing that is professional and would be acceptable for platform, healing and/or Psychic Fair work. |
