There is so much stress that comes with divorce or marriage separation, even when the process is relatively amicable! Though talk therapy is a key part of the healing and moving forward journey, there is a lesser-known form of support available, too: Reiki for divorce therapy.
As background about the person writing this article, my name is Lillie, and I’m both a Reiki practitioner (specializing in Reiki for divorce therapy in Boston, among other areas of focus) and someone who has experienced first-hand how the gentle hand placements of this Japanese energy work can ease the emotional, mental, and physical distress that can come with the dissolution of a marriage.
Why Does Reiki Help Marriage Separation Stress?
While traditional talk therapy is an integral part of productively moving forward in major life transitions like divorce, the fact is that the body is often neglected during these sessions. For this reason, somatic supports like exercise, walking outside, acupuncture, massage, and Reiki can be absolutely instrumental in helping your physical self process the changes around it.
Many people experience emotional numbness during marriage separation, which on some level can be healthy, as strong emotions are often difficult to metabolize all at once. However, Reiki can prove wonderful for offering a safe, assisted meditative state that allows you to begin to feel again — slowly but surely.
Even if your divorce is completely desired or mutually embraced, there is always some level of grief release that needs to happen with such a big life shift. Bodywork like Reiki provides a space to cry, talk, and think through everything that has come before, and the new chapter that is to come.
Reiki for Divorce Therapy, in Sum
If you have experienced Reiki as part of divorce therapy, how was your experience, and what tips do you have to fully get the benefits of Reiki in this context? If you haven’t tried it yet but are intrigued, what questions arise for you on the topic? Do share!
The creator of this site, Lillie Marshall, is a Reiki practitioner who is certified in three different kind of energy work, including Usui and Kundalini Reiki. She began her formal training in 2018, and now runs Healing Touch “L” Reiki in Boston, where she has become one of the top-rated practitioners in Massachusetts, conducting hundreds of sessions with clients. Having been a public school teacher for many years, Lillie is passionate about writing articles to educate people far and wide about the wonderful, natural benefits of Reiki for wellbeing and balance. Find her on social media at @HealingTouchL.