Learning the Craft
One of the reassuring things about learning SolaraGem is that you don't begin every session wondering what to do. Much of the session has already been decided.
Before a client ever walks through the door, you already know you'll begin with the Triple Crown and continue with Spleen Support. Those two foundations are simply how we practice. We don’t have to “wing it” with every new person.
That frees you to focus your attention where it belongs: on the person sitting in front of you.
For this example, let's imagine someone comes in with chronic shoulder pain.
Before beginning, spend a few minutes listening.
Ask how long the shoulder has been bothering them, whether it began after an injury or gradually developed, what other practitioners have told them, and what they've already tried.
Then ask one more gentle question:
"Besides the shoulder, is there anything else that's weighing on you right now? Anything emotionally or relationally that feels just as important?"
Most people will simply say no. The shoulder is why they came.
Occasionally, however, someone will mention a divorce, grief, financial stress, caring for a loved one, or another significant burden. If they do, simply pay attention. You don't need to analyze it or become a counselor. Often the person has already identified what feels most important.
As you begin the Triple Crown, have the client work through the appropriate guide. If the shoulder pain is clearly the central issue, use the pain guide.
If they mention an emotional or relational conflict despite coming in because of the pain, that's usually a good indication that it's significant. You can ask them if they think it’s related. If there is any reason to believe that it could be at the root of the pain, use the appropriate guide. Then simply allow the Triple Crown to unfold.
Wrap up the Triple Crown as outlined. Pay careful attention to what the report. Don't rush past these observations. One of the reasons we begin with the Triple Crown is that it teaches both the client and the practitioner.
If the shoulder becomes more comfortable before you've supported it directly, you've learned something important. You've seen that state itself can meaningfully influence the person's experience. You haven't explained everything, but you've gained valuable information that would have been easy to miss had you started by chasing the symptom.
Next, move to Spleen Support. At the same time, begin the local application.
For chronic shoulder pain, Amethyst would generally be your first choice. If the pain appears acute, Emerald would be. If you're uncertain and have enough SolaraGem units available, using both together is a reasonable approach.
As your understanding grows, you may recognize other patterns. For example, a structural imbalance elsewhere in the body may contribute to shoulder discomfort, and you may choose to support that area as well.
Those insights come with experience. There is no need to force them. If you're new to SolaraGem, don't worry about knowing everything. No one does.
Start with state. Support the spleen. Provide thoughtful local support. That alone is a remarkably strong session. Over time, you'll begin seeing patterns that no book could fully teach.
One final thought. The session is not about you. It isn't a test of whether you're a good practitioner. It isn't a performance. Your job is not to produce a particular outcome. Your responsibility is to faithfully practice the method.
Human beings are infinitely more complex than any of us can begin to understand. Every person carries a lifetime of experiences, adaptations, relationships, injuries, beliefs, hopes, disappointments, and countless other influences. We see only a small fraction of what is actually shaping their experience.
That is why we start with state. Not because it guarantees a particular result, but because it gives us a reliable place to begin regardless of how much we do—or do not—understand.
As you practice, don't measure yourself by whether every client's pain disappears. Instead, ask yourself different questions.
Did I faithfully follow the method? Did I pay attention? Did I genuinely care for the person in front of me? If the answer is yes, you've done your job well. The results will become your teacher.
Some sessions will surprise you. Some will humble you. Many will remind you just how remarkable people really are.
In time, you'll discover that confidence doesn't come from believing you have all the answers.
It comes from quietly practicing a sound method, observing carefully, continuing to learn, and allowing each person the opportunity to become a little more themselves.
A Handy Reference
Next up you will be able to access a quick reference guide to keep with you during sessions.
