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]
Thinking about CBD? Consider CBD Aromatherapy!
What are Factors to Consider When Choosing a CBD Product? When considering the purchase of CBD products to leverage their medicinal benefits, there are several factors you should evaluate to make an informed decision, including the combination of CBD and essential oils, referred to as CBD Aromatherapy. Understanding CBD Terminology Navigating the terms on CBD… [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]
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]
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]
Chakras and Essential Oils for Balance
Let’s learn about the chakras first. The seven chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. Then we’ll talk about chakras and essential oils. 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… [Read More]
