What is Spiritual Regression? Just another trend word?
"The Sufi is the son of the moment, always standing on the threshold of the present." — Hazrat Inayat Khan
Sufism is a mystical Islamic belief system and its followers, Sufis, are known for their focus on personal spiritual development through practices such as meditation, prayer, and devotional rituals. They believe that direct personal experience of God, rather than adherence to religious doctrine, is the key to spiritual enlightenment. The quote above is emphasizing that the Sufi lives in the present moment and this is where the spiritual journey starts and the spiritual connection to the divine is made. This may be seen as a reminder that true spirituality is not about adhering to a set of beliefs or practices, but about being fully present and open to the spiritual experiences that are available in the moment.
Spirituality can be a broad and complex concept and can be expressed in various ways depending on an individual's culture, religion, personal beliefs, and experiences. It can also be independent of religious beliefs and practices, and may involve a connection to nature, art, music, or other forms of creativity. Some people view spirituality as a way to connect with a sense of inner peace, transcendence, or enlightenment, while others may see it as a way to connect with a higher power or to understand one's place in the world. It often involves a search for meaning and purpose in life, and may include practices such as meditation, prayer, or rituals.
So what is Spiritual Regression? And what does Regression mean?
“Regression” refers to the process of returning to an earlier stage of development or a previous state or condition. In the context of psychology, it can refer to the process of revisiting past experiences, memories, or emotions in order to understand and resolve current issues or problems.
In some forms of psychotherapy, such as hypnotherapy as well as Past Life and Regression Therapy, regression is used as a technique to help individuals access and process past experiences that may be contributing to present difficulties or emotional distress.
Spiritual Regressoin may refer to a form of therapy that is also called “Between Lives Spiritual Regression” or “Life Between Lives” Regression. When I write “Spiritual Regression”, I refer to the process of facilitating a client’s session to gain access and understand experiences that occur between lives, such as the transition from one life to another and the process of choosing a new life. These sessions typically involve deep hypnosis, during which the individual is guided to awaken subconscious memories of what happens between lives, such as meeting with spirit guides, choosing new parents, and deciding on the life lessons to be learned in the next life. The belief behind Between Lives Spiritual Regression is that these experiences can provide insight and understanding into the individual's purpose and mission in life, and can help them to make sense of their current challenges and struggles.
Some well-known Between Lives Therapists and teachers are:
Andy Tomlinson is a psychology graduate, psychotherapist, EARTh certified Regression Therapist and MNI certified Life Between Lives Therapist. Andy is the founder of the Past Life Regression Academy and has been the President of the Society for Medical Advance and Research with Regression Therapy. Andy has developed internet classroom and homestudy training and is the author of several books.
Dr. Michael Newton, who developed a form of regression therapy called "Life Between Lives" (LBL) and wrote several books on the subject.
Dr. Brian Weiss, who is a well-known past-life regression therapist and author of several books on the subject, including "Many Lives, Many Masters" and "Mirrors of Time".
Dr. Roger Woolger, who is a past-life regression therapist and author of several books on the subject, including "Other Lives, Other Selves" and "Deep Healing".
Where can I find more information on therapists offering Spiritual Regression?
I would point you to the direction of the SRTA - the Spiritual Regression Association. The SRTA is an international organization that aims to promote and support the practice of spiritual regression therapy, which includes past-life regression therapy, between lives regression therapy and other forms of spiritual regression therapies. They are affiliated with the Past Life Regression Academy®, which offers training and certification programs in these therapies, as well as provide a network of support for practitioners. They have a team of teachers who provide support and guidance to students throughout the training.