Which course is right for me?
VCCH (Grant & Louise Bentley) developed HFA the method, HFA books and HFA online training for different training groups since 1999.
Background
VCCH has been operating since 1989. Online since 2010. We developed Homeopathic Facial Analysis (HFA) to help us find remedies more easily in the clinic. Finding remedies for chronic care is a skill that can take many years to attain. We found HFA took our students to a consistent level in a much shorter amount of time. We have written our online courses for students and practitioners of Homeopathy and have now added an introduction course to help those new to Homeopathy. Contemporary Homeopathic courses – with most emphasis on the qualities of remedies rather than how to find a strong acting remedy – are usually between 2000 and 4000 hours. HFA training has been written to include all aspects of clinical training with focus on how to find a remedy. Our training (Level 1 & 2) takes approx 40 hours. Private mentoring sessions (usually 3-5) will finalize your knowledge.
Why HFA is such a consistent method
Using the face to determine the underlying blueprint (miasm in Homeopathic terms) leads the practitioner to a small group of remedies that are most likely to resonate with the patient. Facial analysis takes a few months to learn. Traditional courses take years and involve studying larger numbers of remedies. This process can be complex and never-ending. HFA is about simple processes and clear pathways to choosing remedies.
- Introduction to Homeopathy & HFA – a short 7.5 hour course comprised of 10 hours of learning – suited to non-homeopaths, all homeopaths not previously trained in HFA and is a refresher for basic principles
- HFA Advanced Practitioner Course (APC) – 30 hours – 40 short classes – including cases (class only). Designed for clinical practice with basic theoretical principles. This course was recorded in 2021 and includes the latest case management tips
- HFA foundation course (now archived – available on request after Intro and APC completed – 80 hours – 21 long classes including 10 cases (some full video) and the Soul & Survival principles which underpin the HFA model. This course was designed for students with some Homeopathic training but is suited to anyone who has done the intro course. This course was recorded in 2011 is archived – the APC course covers all the clinic information. If you wish to access the original HFA foundation course, please contact the college. This course has been archived as of 2024 – contact the college for a private viewing.
- Appearance & Circumstance (2003) – theory of miasms, intro to HFA, basic facial analysis
- Homeopathic Facial Analysis (2006) – facial analysis for the clinic (no longer available – see The HFA Workbook below)
- Soul & Survival (2008) – principles of energetic motion and behaviour behind HFA
- How Aphorism 27 Changed the World (2012) – detailed examination of The Organon 6thedition (Samuel Hahnemann 1843) in relation to HFA and contemporary Homeopathy
- Pandas – Reaching Out – a natural homeopathic approach (2016)
- The HFA Workbook (2021) – facial analysis for the clinic (updated from 2006)
- HFA in the Clinic: Success & Strategy (2023)
New to Homeopathy
Books – start with no 6 & 7 (clinical) – then 3 (energetic principles) – leaving 1 and 4 optional (Homeopathic philosophy) – 5 Pandas is written for patients and shows how homeopathy (HFA) can work
Courses – Intro then APC to cover the full HFA process
Comparing traditional Homeopathy to HFA
Books – start with no 6 & 7 (clinical), no 1 (comparative theory and beginnings of HFA), no 4 (comparative theory)
Courses – Intro as a refresher with classical elements & HFA – then APC to cover the full HFA process
Complete view of HFA – best order
Books – 6, 7, 3, 1, 4, 5 (no 6 is an updated version of no 2)
Courses – Intro for reminder of important basics – then APC followed by HFA foundation to understand the transition from contemporary Homeopathy back to classical Homeopathy and HFA – note HFA foundation is archived and requires special access.
Other tools
- Repertorization software (clinical – must have for remedy graphing – we can advise on which to choose)
- Facial analysis software (optional fast track learning facial analysis)
HFA learning modules – overview
If you would like to book a session (phone or Skype) to discuss your training needs, contact us.