For thirteen years I have been running a Certificate course in Flower Essence Therapy. In this time it has grown and become accredited for both in-class and via distance eduction. By completing the one course students receive a Certificate in Flower Essence Therapy and Holistic Counselling. This page explores the topics covered, accreditation, assessment and grading along with the dates for the in-class version.
Certificates in Wholistic Flower Essence Therapy & Wholistic Counselling
Learn about the following:
- Flower essences from the Bach, FES, Living Essences, Australian Bush & Desert Alchemy ranges
- Indian Chakra System
- Chinese concepts that link emotions to specific organs
- Metaphysical understandings of illness
- Basic Physiology of the body
- Egan Model of Counselling
- Relevant psychological theories
Course Aims
- To gain an understanding of how flower essences assist in the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual healing of an individual
- To explore and expand an understanding of the flower essence definitions
- To obtain a basic understanding of the physiology of the body
- To gain an understanding of the Indian Chakra system
- To gain an understanding of the Chinese association of particular emotions being stored in specific organs
- To gain an understanding of the metaphysical concepts of illness and disease
- To implement a dynamic system of Counselling within a flower essence therapy consultation
- To obtain knowledge of a range of psychological theories to form a framework of understanding of the human condition
- To obtain knowledge about the fower essences from different companies
Overview of the Course
| Flower Essence Therapy Component |
Holistic Counselling Component |
| Introduction to flower essences |
Philosophy of the Egan Model |
| Colour |
Egan Model Stages 1, 2 & 3 |
| Indian Chakra System |
Counselling skills |
| Chinese System |
Perceptual Psychology |
| Metaphysical Health |
Defence Mechanisms |
| Human Physiology |
Problem Ownership |
| Doctrine of Signatures |
Anger & Rational Emotive Therapy |
| Making flower essences |
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs |
| Essences for Animals |
Erik Erikson's Stages of Development |
| Methods of using essences |
Self Esteem |
| The Consultation |
Stress & Anxiety |
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Over 200 essences from:
- Flower Essence Society (FES)
- Bach
- Living Essences
- Australian Bush
- Desert Alchemy
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Depression |
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Creativity |
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Archetypes - concepts of feminine & masculine |
Course Accreditation
The course has been accredited with the Australian Healer's Association as follows:
- One modality in Flower Essence Therapy
- One modality in Holistic Counselling
- 200 hours accrued towards the total hours (250) required for membership
Assessment
There are four assignments to be completed. The two flower essence assignments will take a total of 70 hours to complete. The two assignments for the Egan Model of Counselling will take approximately 10 hours each to complete. Prior to completing the Personal Skills assignment students will be expected to complete 30 hours of Counselling practice time that will be recorded and submitted in a Log Book. The test is completed at the last session for in-class students and after the completion of all assignments and bookwork for correspondence students. It consists of three sections and is a closed book exam. Section A is short answer. Section B multiple choice. Section C case studies.
Grading
For written assignments students will recieve either a pass or re-submit. The exam is out of 100 points and a pass is awarded to those who gain 50% or higher. Results will be recorded on students Statement of Results. Certificates will be awarded for the successful completion of both components.
Starting times and dates
The correspondence course can be begun at anytime but ideally completed within tweleve months.
Students recieve:
- Three manuals
- Ten 80 minute CD's
Possible dates for 2009 in-class course being held in Drouin are:
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February 1 & 15
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| March 1, 15 &29 |
| May 3, 17 & 31 |
| June 21 |
| July 19 |
| August 2, 16 & 30 |
| September 13 & 27 |
| October 11 & 25 |
| November 8 & 22 |
Cost:
In-class: $840
Correspondence: $990 | 
