This window is my favorite snow globe. As I look through the octagonal glass I can gaze upon woodland, pond, and stream from different angles. Today is quintessentially New England Wintertime with falling snowflakes and all the ground unmarked by the passage of deer, turkey, or human traveler. It's easy to get lost in the beauty and simply stand quietly watching this peaceful scene.
Inside, the air is scented with the bloom of Paperwhite Narcissus. These bulbs are a particular favorite of mine and these specific flowers are even more special to me as they were a gift from visiting friends and former students, Dennie and Olga. I'm beginning to feel the call to co-create with Narcissus papyraceus. It is completely possible to co-create flower essences with potted plants. More on that in a future post.
As is traditional at this time of year I have been planning, revising and revamping programs for 2010. I have registrations in place for both the Herbal Mentorship which begins in early March, and for three Flower Essence Intensives (May, June, September).
Dates for the Herbal Mentorship program are: Mondays from 9am-4pm, March 8 and 22, April 5 and 19, May 3 and 17, June 7 and 21, July 12 and 26, August 9 and 23, September 13 and 27, and October 4 and 18).
There will be 112 total hours of instruction (16 meetings of 7 hours/meeting). Lunches will be working lunches. Please bring a bag lunch. Be prepared to hike outdoors in all weather. You are encouraged to bring an extra change of clothes.
This program is designed to introduce the student to the basics of herbal medicine. At the end of the program the student will know how to safely and respectfully wildcraft, grow, and preserve the herbal harvest. They will understand the basic functions of the systems of the body. They will be capable of using personally prepared herbal medicines to improve health and heal common ailments. They will be prepared to continue learning new herbal skills and build upon a strong foundation of herbal knowledge. They will create their own materia medica.
Students will receive substantial handouts that create an herbal manual. They will receive a suggested reading list. They will have access to Lichenwood Herbals library and will be able to borrow some books, cd’s, dvd’s, cassette tapes, and VHS tapes.
During class students will make tinctures, infused oils, herbal vinegars and tonics, herbal syrups, capsules, lozenges, salves, creams and lotions, teas, compresses, poultices, and other products. Students are responsible for purchasing some materials and will receive a list of items to be purchased at least one week prior to class, however, most materials are provided. The cost of this program is $1000. Please contact me directly ([email protected]) or 603-664-3393 for more information, to arrange a visit, or to receive an application.
A group of 3 intensive weekends replaces the former Flower Essence Practitioner Program. It will still be possible to obtain certification by attending each weekend, and completing additional requirements (see below class descriptions). However, each weekend is designed to be a complete experience. Past students may wish to attend one or more of the weekends for the fun, sharing, and review. Weekends will include hands on experience and lecture, copious detailed handouts for your future reference, and a small set of 10 basic stock essences. There will be a one hour break for lunch.
Weekend One: Co-Creation
May 15-16 9am- 4:30pm $250 (includes all materials)
Co-creating with Nature
Genesa Crystals
Plant Spirit Connection
Mother/Stock/Dose
Methods of Preservation and Storage
Meditation with flower essences
Plant identification
Plant walk (rain or shine, dress accordingly- Natural bug repellant provided)
Doctrine of Signatures~ Twelve Windows of Plant Perception
Methods of essence selection
Suggestions for further reading
You will receive the following Flower Essence Kit: Green Bells of Ireland, Yarrow Synergy, Lady’s Mantle, Comfrey, Angelica, St. Johnswort, Bleeding Heart, Apple, Chamomile, Blackberry
Weekend Two: Dynamics of Flower Essence Therapy
June 12-13; 9am-4:30pm $250 (includes all materials)
Patterns of Healing and Strategies for Therapy
People Who Do Not Heal
Flower Essences for Animals (guest teacher)
Flower Essences for Pregnancy and Birth
Flower Essences for Children
Flower Essences for the Death Transition
Flower Essences for Relationships
Flower Essences for Physical Issues
Flower Essences for Depression
You will receive the following Flower Essence Kit:: Aspen through Blue Quartz, White Bleeding Heart, Nettles, Evening Primrose, Motherwort, Sunflower, Pokeweed, Black Pansy, Cosmos, Black Eyed Susan
Weekend Three: Advanced Techniques and the Practice of Flower Essence Therapy
September 25-26 9am- 4:30pm $250 (includes all materials)
Ethics of Flower Essence Consultation
Client Intake
The Consult
Consulting from a distance
Client communication
Record Keeping
Grids
Adjunct therapies (Reiki, Chiropractic, Massage, Crystal therapy, Herbalism, Aromatherapy)
Environmental uses of Flower Essences
Amulets
Group work with a “real” client
You will receive the following Flower Essence Kit: Calendula, Lady’s Slipper, Buttercup, Wormwood, Agrimony, Dandelion, Spicebush, Tomato, Yellow Hawkweed, Lobelia
The certification process will require the following additional work:
One meeting of 4-7 hours in length, of one on one coaching and instruction, arranged at the mutual convenience of the student and instructor. There is a charge of $50 for this additional meeting. This will be a time to hone your skills in areas where you are weakest, or areas you want to explore in depth. We might spend this time on plant identification, going over class material, co-creating essences, meditating, doing personal essence work/selection- anything goes.
Two case studies, following two clients (“willing victims”) through 3 rounds of flower essence therapy must be written up. Detailed instructions for conducting and writing your case studies will be provided.
A thoughtful and thorough plant study, including co-creation and testing of a flower essence, must be written. Form for this work will be given and examples provided.
Anyone who completes all three of the weekends will be eligible for a practitioner discount on essences. This is a 25% discount off retail price.
I do provide a suggested reading list. I do not require that you purchase any materials. You will receive handouts that are substantial enough to require a 3 ring binder. You will receive 10 stock flower essences at each class. You will create an essence or essence product in each class.
Specifics of this description may change without notice.
Payment: I accept cash, checks and Paypal ([email protected]). Reserve your space with a $50 deposit for each class, $150 for the series. The remainder ($200 per class) may be paid on the day of class. The additional coaching class for students seeking practitioner certification must be paid prior to or on the day of class.
Anyone is welcome to participate in the flower essence classes. If you are considering the Flower Essence Practitioner Certification, I would suggest an interview at Lichenwood prior to enrollment. This gives you a chance to see the facility and to ask lots of questions before making a commitment.
And finally, if you are getting cabin fever, come on down to Sun Moon Stars, a simply wonderful high energy new herbal emporium in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, on Saturday, January 30th. I'll be there from 1-3pm teaching Exploring Flower Essences. This class is for people of all levels of interest who want to know how to use flower essences in their daily life. In this short class you will discover how flowers share their healing with the world and how you can effectively choose essences for yourself and combine them with other modalities of healing. You will leave with a flower essence dosage blend for yourself, a blend that you will choose with the help of the instructor. Handout and flower essence blend included. If you have a pendulum, please bring it with you. Pendulums will be available to borrow for those who do not have one. Cost is $30. You do need to preregister, so call Dawn Evans at Sun Moon Stars 603-617-3590 and sign up!
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