Kid Reiki I & II Training Manual for Adults

Kid Reiki Level I & II Training Manual for Adults cover with a heart and rays illustration.
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This manual accompanies the two-day ICRT Kid Reiki Training I & II and is designed to support both in-person and online classes taught by an ICRT Kid Reiki Training Master Teacher through the International Center for Reiki Training. Created for Reiki practitioners who feel called to share Reiki with children and families, this foundational manual offers a comprehensive, thoughtful, and heart-centered approach to working with young people of all ages.

Kid Reiki is not simply “adult Reiki adapted for kids.” This manual guides practitioners in understanding the unique emotional, developmental, energetic, and relational needs of children, teens, and families, while also supporting the practitioner’s own inner child and professional growth. We place emphasis on ethical practice, clear boundaries, inclusivity, and creating safe, respectful spaces where children can experience Reiki in ways that honor their autonomy, curiosity, and innate wisdom.

Throughout the manual, students will explore the philosophy and intention behind the Kid Reiki program, including why it is valuable not only for children but also for adults who work with them. Topics include working with parents and caregivers, preparing for Kid Reiki sessions, differences between adult and child sessions, and adapting Reiki for in-person and distance work with children and teens. Special attention is given to consent, communication, grounding, and the creation of supportive environments that foster trust and connection.

The manual also introduces essential developmental concepts, such as stages of childhood and adolescence, emotional regulation, identity formation, neurodiversity, and sensitivity, helping practitioners approach each child with greater awareness and compassion. Dedicated chapters address working with empathetic, highly sensitive, intuitive, and psychic children, offering practical tools and guidance for both sessions and classes.

Students will revisit core Reiki teachings, including Usui Reiki symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Holy Fire® Reiki, and descriptions of the first three Levels of Heaven, while also learning the Divine Heart Symbol and related healing techniques specific to Kid Reiki. Guided meditations and reflective practices support both personal healing and professional integration.

Finally, the manual provides guidance for building a thriving Kid Reiki practice. The appendix includes program integrity guidelines to support practitioners long after the training is complete, information on guiding principles, ethical considerations, and standards of practice. The forms available are a client information form, a testimonial form, and class evaluation forms.

This manual serves as both a training companion and an ongoing reference, inviting practitioners to share Reiki with children and families in a way that is grounded, compassionate, ethical, and deeply respectful of each child’s unique journey.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1—Kid Reiki Training Program Overview
Why Kid Reiki for Adults?
Focus on Professional Development
Kid Reiki Training Program Prerequisites
Why “Kid Reiki Training,” and Not “Reiki for Children,” or “Children’s Reiki?”
Parents and Caregivers
Teaching and Practicing Reiki with Children and Their Families
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
“If I Had My Child to Raise Over Again.”

Chapter 2—A Brief History of Reiki
Reiki Prior to Usui Sensei
Mikao Usui
Chujiro Hayashi
Hawayo Takata
The Evolution of Reiki
Reiki Continues to Develop
Holy Fire® Reiki

Chapter 3—History and Origins of Kid Reiki

Chapter 4—A Review of Reiki Information and Techniques
Usui Reiki Symbol Refresher
Japanese Reiki Techniques Refresher
Holy Fire® Reiki—Description of the First Three Heavens
Teaching Kid Reiki Training Online

Chapter 5—The Divine Heart Symbol
Energy of the Divine Heart Symbol

Chapter 6—Embracing and Nurturing the Inner Child
The Value of Embracing the Inner Child
How Reiki Helps Your Inner Child
Rediscovering Your Sense of Wonder
For Practitioners: Staying in Your Lane
Creating a Daily Connection
Healing Is Remembering

Chapter 7—Kid Reiki Sessions
Kid Reiki Sessions Versus Adult Reiki Sessions
Kid Reiki Session Benefits
What Is Different About a Kid Reiki Session?
Preparing for Kid Reiki Sessions
Parent and Caregiver Expectations
Grounding Exercises and Other Tools for Practitioners
Conducting an In-Person Reiki Session
Permission from Both Parent and Child
Ensuring a Safe Environment for Children
Distant Reiki Sessions for Children
Post-Session Protocols
Summary: Steps for Giving Reiki Treatments to Children

Chapter 8—Working with Teenagers
Brain Development
Emotional Regulation
Identity Formation and Autonomy
Social Influence and Peer Belonging
Inclusivity, Neurodiversity, and Healing the Inner Teen
Guidelines for Reiki Sessions with Teenagers

Chapter 9—Fundamentals of Child Development
Child Development Notes
Development Stages: An Overview Summary
The Significance of Birth Order in Child Development
Healing Through Awareness and Compassion
Cultural Background and Diversity
Listening and Speaking
Strategies for Calming an Upset Child

Chapter 10—Supporting Empathic, Highly Sensitive, and Psychic Children
Empathic Children
Highly Sensitive Children
Psychic and Intuitive Children
Connection to the Reiki Energy
Tools for Empaths and Sensitives in Class
Supporting Children with Diverse Needs

Chapter 11—Guided Meditations
Divine Heart Healing Technique
Heal the Past with Reiki Today Meditation

Chapter 12—Creating a Thriving Kid Reiki Practice
Your Reiki Business
Business Considerations
Website Information Ideas
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Chapter 13—Activities for Kid Reiki Sessions
Reiki Sprinkle of Joy
Talking Microphone
Beach Ball Activity
Playdough
Pufferfish
Shake Out Our Wiggles Exercise
Orange Juice Smell and Taste Experiment
Five-Finger Reiki Breathing
Energy Hygiene
Kenyoku

Appendix
Integrity of the Kid Reiki Training Programs
Kid Reiki Guiding Principles
Kid Reiki Code of Ethics
Kid Reiki Standards of Practice

Forms and Resources
Kid Reiki Client Information Form
Kid Reiki Documentation Form
Kid Reiki Level I & II Training Class Evaluation Form
Kid Reiki Session Testimonial Form
Anatomy for Reiki
Author Biographies
Endnotes