The phrase plant medicine has become increasingly associated with psychedelics, ceremonial traditions, and altered states of consciousness. Yet there exists another branch of plant medicine that is far older, gentler, and woven into daily life: aromatic plant medicine. From sacred resins and incense to fragrant herbs and essential oils, aromatic plants have accompanied humanity’s healing,… [Read More]
When is it Therapy- and When is it Something Else?
Let’s take a closer look at CAM and coaching in clinical and non-clinical practice. Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also referred to as Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) is becoming increasingly more popular both to practitioners and potential clients. The Assumption of a “Presenting Problem” in Therapy I attended a presentation about documentation hosted by The… [Read More]
Scent Memory in Therapy: Olfactory Somatics
Scent memory is one of the most immediate and evocative forms of memory recall. In therapy, a single aroma can transport a client into an earlier emotional or sensory experience—often without conscious effort. Scent memory is a powerful clinical tool. Learn how to use olfactory somatics, embodied active imagination, and essential oils in therapy to… [Read More]
Whispers from the Pillar: Flowers as the Oracle
When I was eleven years old, I sat at the base of the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis in Athens. A photo from that day rests on my bedside table—a still moment in time, framed by weathered stone and ancestral memory. My father was Greek, and though I didn’t know it then, that visit… [Read More]
Essential Oils for Emotional Wellness
Essential oils can enhance our mental health and emotional wellness. I offer a brief summary of 10 oils that can offer support to the nervous system, while enhancing mood and offering balance. Aromatherapy supports mental health! Use essential oils for emotional wellness. What are Essential Oils? Natural Benefits: Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells,… [Read More]
Black seed oil is a POWERHOUSE!
Are you familiar with black seed oil? Black seed oil, also referred to as black cumin oil, is harvested and cold-pressed from the small black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. In literature, this oil is recognized as both an essential oil and a carrier oil and is marketed to the public under either classification… [Read More]
Getting Unstuck: Breaking Writer’s Block
Writing has always been, and remains a fundamental part of my life and my work. Every single day I write. Something. An email, a blog post, a course lesson, a chapter, an article and a book now and again. So I was thrilled to bits when Gay Norton Edelman, writing coach extraordinaire, agreed to be… [Read More]
Call for Chapter Authors: Aromatherapy and Mental Health
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]
