Call for chapter submissions Case Studies in Aromatherapy: Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being Charles C. Thomas Publisher, LTD The proposed academic book has the purpose of informing the helping professions about how aromatherapy is being utilized to enhance mental wellness. The goals are to provide definitions, applications, ethical considerations, and speculation on the future for… [Read More]
How to Conduct an Essential Oil Oracle Reading
Have you ever used essential oils as the Oracle? Let me explain. I use Oracle cards. Generally I do a daily card pull or a three-card spread for my clients. I have been using oracle cards for years. But I also use essential oils. Essential oils, oracle cards, tarot- these are all different variations of divination tools…. [Read More]
From Essential Oils to Essential Soul Care
Let’s talk a bit about how all of this got started. When did I know something big was going to shift for me? It was 2013. I was living in New Jersey. I had a psychotherapy private practice and I spent a lot of time traveling the states training colleagues on the topic of online therapy…. [Read More]
Aromatherapy as an Intervention in Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapists and other mental health practitioners are constantly seeking new interventions to supplement traditional talk therapy techniques of old. Traditional methods of psychotherapy include the incorporation of various counseling theories, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential and psychodynamic approaches. These researched and steadfast theories of the field are taught in major mental health… [Read More]
Caring for your nervous system
Taking care of your nervous system can help you restore and replenish your energy, stay focused without the caffeine jitter, and feel calm and relaxed so that you can get the rest you need when you need it. Here are 4 approaches to help care for your nervous system for increased energy: Strengthen the nervous… [Read More]
Nutrition, Herbs and Essential Oils for Stress Reduction
Certain foods and stimulants can trigger increased sense of anxiety, making us more prone to stress. Others have the effect of soothing the nervous system, or helping increase our body’s ability to adjust to stressful situations. Here are a few tips on using nutrition, herbs and essential oils to manage stress: Use “nervine” herbs, which are… [Read More]
Use Essential Oils to Anoint Your Chakras
Let’s learn about the chakras first. The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, this term refers to wheels of energy throughout the body. There are seven main chakras, which align the spine, starting… [Read More]
Finding Zen with Essential Oils
There are several ways to manage stress, but a good place to start is with essential oils. Oils have been around for centuries and are known to have many health benefits. Pure essential oils are revolutionizing the way families manage their health, by harnessing nature’s most powerful elements. The following oils are specifically helpful in… [Read More]