Some important information about attending a workshop with Genevra

Genevra Jolie is a fully insured and certified practitioner and teacher of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, fully endorsed by Crystal Tones®. Workshop sessions take place in the Alchemies Studio, East Sussex, or online via Zoom with Genevra for an agreed period that is decided before the session. During the workshop, if you attending the Studio, we will be seated on chairs for the duration. There will be regular breaks and tea/water provided. If we cover all the material before the course completes and have time to spare, we may be able to enjoy a mini sound bath to complete.

What will we learn?

We will cover all aspects of safety and best practices to ensure you can set up and provide a safe space for yourself and your clients when you work in a professional setting with the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. We will explore values and the client and practitioner relationship. Informed consent, confidentiality and record keeping. Professional obligations, Insurance, setting up a practice and accessing ongoing support and supervision.

What will we not learn:

This is not an experiential training course. We will not learn healing techniques or systems of healing. We will not be learning how to heal anyone as healing is something that happens not something that we do. This is a professional course that gives us a foundation to hold a space for healing to happen, to practice with integrity and work within a strong framework of best practices for ourselves and our clients.

Refusal of access

You are not permitted to attend the Alchemies Studio or any of our online course under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and will be asked to leave if so. If you are taking prescribed medication, please ensure this is outlined in the form.

As there could be a bowl played during the workshop, you need to be fully aware of the Precautions and Contraindications for receiving the sound of Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls:

Pregnancy

It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from sound and vibration on the growing foetus. Hearing the crystal singing bowls is always very gentle around the pregnant mother for the healthy and positive effect of both mother and baby. However, sessions where the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls are played, are not advised when less than 12 weeks pregnant.

Epilepsy

According to the Epilepsy Action support services, there is a rare form of epilepsy where music or sound (bells, music, humming, buzzing, animals, car horns, etc.) can trigger an epileptic seizure. The sound is unique to the person who is usually aware of their triggers. This is linked to those people with brain lesions which are usually detected early in life, and most clients will be fully aware of their condition and triggers and would more than likely avoid this type of treatment. Therefore, neither healing sessions with Genevra nor receiving the sounds of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls sound are suitable for people with epilepsy.

Brain Injury

In the case of recovery from brain injury, it is not advised to have sound vibration as a therapeutic intervention.

Mental Health

Mental illness can range from anxiety, depression and mood disorders (that have a severe and tangible effect on your emotions and motivation) to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia (that affect your perceptions or senses with delusions or hallucinations). Living with any of these can be debilitating. We rely on our minds, feelings, and perceptions to get through the day. When any of those fail, it can make life difficult. Neither Healing sessions nor receiving the sounds of the Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls are suitable for people with severe or clinical mental health conditions.

Implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular)

An implant is a synthetic medical device manufactured to replace, support, or enhance a biological structure. The surface of implants in contact with the body might be made of a biomedical material such as titanium, silicone, or apatite. In some cases, implants contain electronics, e.g. artificial pacemakers and cochlear implants. The vibrations we experience when an Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls is being played may cause discomfort through the pulse of the sound transferring into the metal place or implant and even move or disrupt its function. It is best to make an informed decision and seek advice from your GP if you are concerned.

Minors (under the age of 18)

These workshops are not open to children under the age of 18.

Data Protection
We understand your privacy is important and offer our clients a confidential service. Without your written consent, we won't share your details or information about your treatment with any outside agency, family members or others. However, there are certain situations where we may breach confidentiality if you declare that you are at risk of harming yourself or others or if a child is at risk.

Your data will be stored securely for seven years. You can take a look at our privacy policy here.

Refunds and Rescheduling

Should you have a temperature or feel unwell in any way before the workshop, please let me know immediately and wherever possible, we will find someone to take your place, and we will reschedule for another time.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your booking within 24 hours of booking or up to 4 weeks before the workshop, we will refund you in full. Sometimes, things outside our control can happen unexpectedly, and we may be needed somewhere else urgently. Wherever we can, if we can fill your place, we will offer to reschedule. We always recommend taking out event insurance so that you are covered should be unable to attend for any reason.

Preparing for your session at the alchemies studio:

Comfort, warmth, tea and water will be provided during the workshop if you are attending in person. If you wish to bring food, please bring something light that isn’t overly strong in fragrance, under no circumstances bring anything with nuts in incase of fellow students having nut allergies. You will be asked to remove your shoes when you come into the studio, so bring socks or slippers if you wish. You are responsible for your present awareness in attendance of this workshop.

Preparing for your session online:

If you are attending online, you will be required to have your full name in your profile, your camera switched on and a clear wifi connection. Please ensure you are comfortable and have refreshments close by. If you are attending the online via zoom, you will be required to converse throughout the training and so will need to ensure your speakers and microphone are in fully working order before we begin. Because this workshop is online, you are responsible for your present awareness in attendance of this workshop. You are expected to familiarise yourself with the use of Zoom prior to the online workshop and there will be more information regarding this in your conformation email.

Certificate:

If you are attending in person at the Alchemies Studio, you will receive a certificate at that time. If you are attending online, you will be required to complete a Q+A following the training to ensure you have understood everything we have covered in the course and you will be sent a certificate through the post.

Thank you