DIPLOMA IN FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY

A Diploma course in Flower Essence Therapy with Laurel Alexander

Entry Requirements Course Recognition How it's Delivered Further Study Syllabus Costs and Enrolment

Flower essence therapy is a sub-category of homeopathy which uses homeopathic dilutions of flowers. This practice was begun by Edward Bach with the Bach Flower Remedies but is now practiced much more widely, utilizing flowers all over the world. There are numerous makers of flower essences, using the flowers that are local to their region.

This course takes you through the requirements necessary for you to practice flower essence therapy with clients.

Entry Requirement for Diploma In Flower Essence Therapy

To qualify for entry for the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy, you should be over 21 and have a good educational background plus good English reading and writing skills.

Accredited prior learning (APL) with be taken into account for the anatomy and physiology module and the counseling skills module. Students with evidence of a previous qualification in either of these will be exempt on production of their certificate or inclusion of either of these in another course. A reduction in fees will be offered.

Course Recognition

Complementary HealthCare is a recognized and authorized course provider of the CMA.

As a Complementary HealthCare student, enrolment on the Diploma in Wellness Coaching will enable you to directly join the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) as a student member.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Wellness Coaching, you can obtain insurance with the CMA to practice.

Membership

Students are eligible for membership to the Flower Essence Society.

PLUS
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy, you can apply for membership to the World Federation of Healing (WFH).

How the Diploma In Flower Essence Therapy course is delivered

Complementary HealthCare offers the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy through blended learning whereby you can start your course at any time of the year. The mode of delivery is by supported open learning (home-study) and supervised practice at times to suit.

Benefits of blended learning:

• You can start your course anytime
• You can complete your study as quickly as you like or you can take up to 2 years
• Access your course 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week
• You have the benefit of 1-2-1 tuition throughout your period of study
• The 48 hours of supervised skills development can be taken when you like e.g. day, evening or Saturdays
• You will be working with a variety of volunteer clients
• You can enjoy self-directed learning where you work at your own pace, with full tutor support in person and via email, phone, post and webcam
• There are unique opportunities to develop self confidence and skills with quality feedback and challenge
  

Supported open learning

Supported open learning is designed to give you the underpinning knowledge you need in order to practice flower essence therapy. There are 10 modules containing learning material including guided reading and set assignments which you complete at home in your own time. The assignments are sent to your tutor for marking and comment. Throughout your learning, there is full tutor support in person and via phone, post, email and webcam.

In addition to the assignments, you will need to complete a research project by the end of the course.

Supervised practice

You will accumulate 30 hours of supervised skills development taken in Brighton in a real-life therapy environment, at times to suit (day, evening or Saturdays). You will be working with a range of volunteer clients.

Case studies

As part of your supervised practice; you will complete 3 case studies, each seen 4 times.

Mentoring and Self Development

The Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy has a strong focus on self-awareness for each student as a firm and ongoing foundation for both personal and professional development. Your self development is reflected in your learning journal which you will keep throughout the time you are on this course.

Assessment

There are 150 hours of learning for the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy plus 30 hours of supervised coaching.

Assessment for the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy occurs through:

• Supervised skills development
• Assignments
• Reflective learning journal
• 3 case studies (each seen 4 times)

Syllabus for Diploma In Flower Essence Therapy

Course Introduction

Learning Agreement - Course objectives - Completing the learning journal

MODULE 1 INTRODUCING REMEDIES AND ESSENCES (supported open learning)

Defining flower essences - The chemistry of water - Theories of how flower essences might work - Introduction to the Bach Flower Remedies - Use of essences in environment & horticultural situations - Historical & cultural use of plants in healing - The history of flower & vibrational essences and their development

MODULE 2 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (this module is eligible for APL) (supported open learning)

Cardiovascular system - Digestive system - Endocrine system - Lymphatic system - Muscular system - Nervous system - Reproductive system - Respiratory system – Senses - Skeletal system – Skin - Structural organization - Urinary system

MODULE 3 CHOOSING ESSENCES FOR PERSONAL EXPLORATION (supported open learning)
Overview of different essences from around the world - Discerning the qualities of essences – Choosing 2 different producers

MODULE 4 COUNSELLING SKILLS (this module is eligible for APL) (supported open learning plus supervised skills development)

Exploring acceptance, genuineness and empathy - Attention giving - Active listening – Reflecting – Paraphrasing – Summarizing - Questioning and focusing.

MODULE 5 ENERGETIC ANATOMY (supported open learning)
Cultural and historical ideas of the chakras as an energy system - The chakras and their correspondences – The aura – Developing our energetic anatomy

MODULE 6 MERIDIANS AND ELEMENTS (supported open learning)
The Chinese 5 Element System (metal, water, earth, wood and fire) - The meridian system - How flower essences relate to these systems

MODULE 7 CONSULTATION PRACTICE (supported open learning plus supervised skills development)

Setting up a professional practice - Insurance – Advertising - Marketing - Contra indications of flower essence therapy - The role and responsibility of the flower essence therapist - Designing case history forms - Face-to-face sessions including therapy room presentation and health & safety – Tele-sessions – Providing a postal service - The first session - Follow up sessions – Keeping records – Code of Conduct – Client Care – Knowing when to refer on

MODULE 8 METHODS OF SELECTING ESSENCES FOR CLIENTS (supported open learning plus supervised skills development)

Dowsing – Kinesiology – Using flower cards – Intuition – Based on meridians/chakras/subtle bodies – Doctrine of signature

MODULE 9 SUPPORTIVE HEALING METHODS (supported open learning plus supervised skills development)

Relaxation – Meditation – Visualization – CBT – Affirmations – Introduction to other vibrational healing modalities: homeopathy, Reiki, energy healing, crystal healing etc

MODULE 10 PREPERATION OF FLOWER ESSENCES (supported open learning plus supervised skills development)

Traditional Sun/water method - Other traditional methods e.g. boiling - Awareness of issues with regard to labeling, bottling and storage - Recent methods e.g. laser, crystal, geodes, environmental etc. - Selection of methods of charging essences - Making your own essences

Course Ending

Course evaluation - CPD of the flower essence therapist - Importance of mentoring/supervision

Further Study

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy, you could go onto the Diploma in Quartz Crystal Healing, the Certificate in Life Skills Coaching, the Diploma in Wellness Coaching, the Diploma in Personal Development Coaching, the Diploma in Career Coaching or the Diploma in Stress Management.

Cost

The fee of £1,200 includes:

• Experienced tutor who is a working flower essence therapist
• Learning material
• 150 hours of supported open learning
• 48 hours of supervised skills development with a variety of clients
• Ongoing home-study support by email, phone and webcam

You will need to purchase course books amounting to approximately £100. All of them are available from www.amazon.co.uk.

Payment options:

1. Complete fee in advance: 10% off (£1,080)
2. Three installments: £200 upon enrolment plus two further installments of £500
3. Monthly installments: £200 upon enrolment with 10 installments of £100 per month.

You can pay by cheque, standing order, BACS or online.

What Next?

If you would like to apply for the Diploma in Flower Essence Therapy, please complete the enrolment form and send together with your remittance (complete fee or initial remittance), made payable to Laurel Alexander, to the address on the enrolment form.

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