Today we held our Aroma Writing workshop – a small intimate group of us. We received writing prompts that were paired with an essential oil- First up? Where is your joy? We passed around lemon essential oil and followed instructions to write for five full minutes without ceasing, provided we were so inspired. And… [Read More]
Use Essential Oils for a Clear and Creative Writing Process!
I love to write. I was inspired to write early in life. I loved composition class and always excelled at essay exams. Throughout my vocational journey people would whisper, suggest or shout that I should write. Writing had always been a passion of mine, somewhat primordial for me. I never gave it much thought- I… [Read More]
Why I Became a Certified Aromatherapist
I am a Certified Aromatherapist but I don’t “need” the certification. After all, the field of aromatherapy is not regulated. But it was something I set out to do when essential oils became a big part of my life. Mainly I wanted to learn. But mostly, because I am a coach and counselor educator, I… [Read More]
Beware of toxins in your personal care and beauty products!
I love my essential oils. That’s not new information. And of course I share the oils with my friends, family, colleagues- I learn about the oils and I teach about the oils. Occasionally I meet someone who either has had an allergic reaction to essential oils or who decides to try essential oils and has skin sensitivity. First,… [Read More]
Three-angle approach to aromatherapy intake
When I talk with people about their health and wellness concerns I focus on one of three approaches to aromatherapy intake- or, depending on the individual, I may combine two or three. What do I mean by intake? It’s a clinical term from my years as a psychotherapist. Can’t shake it. So pardon the formality for… [Read More]
Using Essential Oils in Your Psychotherapy Practice
I have blogged a few times about the use of essential oils in psychotherapy practice and I would like to add to the conversation. I have recently received inquiries from mental health practitioners inquiring about how to add aromatherapy or the use of essential oils to their practice so I want to add a few… [Read More]
Chai and Essential Oils are Mother Nature’s Helpers!
Oils for Essential Living is a collaboration between myself of Online Aromatherapy Institute and Wendy Bright-Fallon of Renew Wellness. We have partnered to bring local workshop flair to Red Bank. Our workshops are always focused on Young Living Essential Oils but we like to mix it up a bit to offer introductory education, “make and… [Read More]
Regulating Reiki is like Regulating Prayer (just sayin)
Reiki is the latest hot potato in the helping and healing professions. Not that this is the first time the topic has come up but now there is more heat- more fervor in regulating what in my opinion, is a spiritual practice. I suppose the push for this is to on the one hand, to… [Read More]
