The Benefits of Reiki Healing for Mental Health

Undoubtedly, 2020 has been a year full of challenges and changes, presenting a huge focus on mental health issues as the world has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic.

People have been trying to cope on a daily basis, whether it be front-line workers, business owners or people who have lost their jobs, those who are victims of domestic violence, those who haven’t been allowed to see their loved ones in nursing homes, hospitals, interstate or overseas and those who are lonely or suicidal.

How Reiki Healing Helps with Mental Health Challenges

There are many ways a person can help themselves in these times of uncertainty and Reiki healing is one of them! Reiki can help those with all kinds of mental health issues such as fear and anxiety, adjusting to the ‘new normal’, job loss or trying to cope with everyday life issues.

Here are the benefits of Reiki healing:

• Reiki is not invasive.

• Reiki can help with getting a good night sleep.

• It works by sending energy to where the body needs healing.

• It works on the Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual aspects of our being.

• Reiki calms the mind to allow clarity in our thoughts and decision making.

• It gives a sense of being uplifted if there are thoughts of hopelessness, despair, sadness and negativity.

• A sense of inner peace and harmony in a world where there is chaos and turmoil.

• It is always positive and loving and in no way harmful.

• Reiki also reminds us to be kind and loving to ourselves so we can be that to others.

• Reiki is practiced in a peaceful environment where the client can feel safe and comfortable if they start to feel emotional.
  

While Reiki has a number of benefits, those battling mental health challenges should always consult a professional if needing to talk or are unable to cope. Here is a list of numbers if you feel you need professional counselling as well:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Careline 13 18 19

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Suicide Prevention 13 11 14