As mental health comes to the forefront of both public and personal health efforts, providing a cost-effective, safe and efficient way to manage psychological wellbeing becomes an urgent task. The link between our nose and brain has been long established, with fragrances used to alter our state of mind for millenia. And now we can add a great deal of new research to validate and expand on those practices. Is it possible to harness the power of olfactory stimulation in order to manage the mental challenges of our world? Perhaps not totally, but there is so much that we can do! The Tisserand Institute will address those issues in our 8-week certification course.

This is a course suitable for those interested in using Aromatherapy and Nutrition to alleviate common symptoms associated with emotional disorders in Children and Adolescents. To understand the common emotional disorders in children and adolescents including ADHD, ASD, ODD, Anxiety and Depression. - To Learn how Aromatherapy and Nutrition may assist in the improvement of above emotional disorders in children and adolescents. Be able to recognize the clinical symptoms of the common emotional disorders in children and adolescents. - Be able to use essential oils and massage to deal with the common emotional disorders in children and adolescents. Be able to suggest specific nutrients for mood enhancement and dietary interventions for emotional disorders in children and adolescents.

•  Introduction to common emotional disorders (ADHD, ASD, ODD, Anxiety & Depression
•  Explore the relationship between the “Gut-Brain axis” and mental health
•  Apply and suggest essential oils in the context of emotional disorders
• Learn Hand massage with aromatherapy to ease different emotional disorders
•  Understand the safety of using Essential Oils in children and adolescents
•  DIY – homemade aroma products for different emotional needs
•  Introduction to specific nutrients for mood enhancement and dietary interventions for emotional disorders in children and adolescents

Upon completion of this course with lecture and group discussions, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic principles, methods and applications of aroma psychology.
2. Explore the effects of aromatic essential oils on emotions, cognition and mental health.
3. Learn to guide clients with the aroma of plant essential oils.
4. Lead clients to take the initiative to share and open their hearts at the same time. 
5. Learn to use essential oils and cards as counseling tools.
6. Cultivate professional qualities and practical abilities in aromatic emotional healing.
7. Be familiar with and master the relationship between aromatherapy and mental health.
8. Master the correct application methods of aromatherapy: Learn the correct ways to use different essential oils, such as aromatherapy diffusing, massage, cold compress, hot compress, etc., as well as their applications in different scenarios.
9. By smelling the aroma and interpreting the relevant information, it is possible to help people better perceive their current emotional state, inner needs, and potential psychological patterns.
10. Learn listening skills to open the hearts of clients, master dialogue techniques for deeper communication, and be able to design smelling plans that meet the psychological healing needs of clients.
     

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