Aromatherapy for Release of Self-Destructive Patterns

Aromatherapy for Release of Self-Destructive 7/30/2018 Patterns

Aromatherapy for Release of PRESENTER Self-Destructive Patterns ANGELA MELTON, EEM-CP, CNHP, WA

° Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner ° Certified Natural Health Professional ° Professional educator and Diamond Wellness Advocate of largest manufacturer of therapeutic grade essential oils ° Former CFO and owner, Guardian Angels home health agency ° Former National Guardian (for adults)

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WORKSHOP GOALS WE WILL EXPERIENCE THE OILS!

° Understand how aromatherapy can directly influence the ° You will have the opportunity to experience limbic region of the brain and promote relaxation, manage moods and facilitate emotional release and healing. essential oils today ° Be familiar with resources for current scientific research and ° We will space them out so our sense of smell studies showing the efficacy of using natural, plant-based remains sharp essential oils to manage moods, assist with release from addictive behaviors, and enhance relaxation and recovery ° Be mindful when sampling the oils from emotional and physical fatigue and burn-out. ° Understand the appropriate uses for and be familiar with ° Smell only simple, non-intrusive techniques that can be incorporated ° Do not touch top of bottle into a treatment plan, in addition to or as an alternative for traditional talk therapy, both during therapy sessions and as ° Make notes about favorites an at-home coping mechanism.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WORKSHOP DISCLAIMERS

° Use common sense ° Follow any label instructions ° Keep out of eyes and ears ° Essential oils are 50-70 times more potent than herbs ° Use very small amount, but consistently ° We will not give medical advice (presenter is not a doctor, nurse or chemist). Instead, we will share ° Use caution with sensitive skin: dilute or neutralize information and resources with pure carrier oil (always dilute for children and elderly) ° Workshop information not approved by FDA and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any ° Best to diffuse oils for children & elderly mental or physical conditions ° Avoid certain oils if you have hypertension, epilepsy or ° Information provided is for educational purposes only are pregnant or nursing

PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON ESSENTIAL OIL EFFICACY

Free websites: °AromaticScience.com °AromaticPlant.org °PubMed.gov

VANDERBILT HOSPITAL VANDERBILT HOSPITAL ER STUDY EMERGENCY ROOM STUDY

Citrus oils including lemon, wild orange, lime, and ° ° The self-reported feelings of being overwhelmed Invigorating Blend were intermittently diffused in the Invigorating Blend changed from 25%25%25% (“very often”) before air. implementation to 2% after implementation. ° Before using essential oils, 41%41%41% of staff members surveyed felt work-related stress very often. After the use of essential oils, only 3% felt work Overwhelm related stress very often. Stress experienced outsideoutside ER did not change. Before After ER Stress Level 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Before After

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

VANDERBILT HOSPITAL ER STUDY VANDERBILT HOSPITAL ER STUDY

° Feelings of being well equipped to handle stressors ° Perceptions of optimal energy level went from 33%33%33% at work changed from 13% before implementation to before implementation to 77% post implementation. 58%58%58% afterwards.

Energy Level Ability to Handle Stress Before Before After After 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

VANDERBILT HOSPITAL ER STUDY WHAT IS AN ESSENTIAL OIL?

° A 36% decrease in work related stress was reported by the ED healthcare workers, along with reduction of ° Natural aromatic feeling overwhelmed and reports of greater ability to compounds in the seeds, handle stressors and increased energy. bark, stems, roots, ° The Wellness Committee is currently in the process flowers, and other parts of publishing their study. They are also moving forward with implementing essential oils use into of plants direct patient care. ° 1 drop = 40 million trillion molecules

HISTORICAL USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS ESSENTIAL OILS ARE NOT ALL ALIKE

° Most department store essential oils are synthetic. ° Used for thousands of years in Egypt (3000 BC) ° Many adverse reactions to essential oils are caused by ° Earliest medical writings from China refer to essential additives and/or solvents rather than the essential oils oils themselves. ° Used by Hippocrates, father of modern medicine ° Virtually no drug interactions with purest essential oils ° Helped to fight black plague (14th century) ° FDA does not regulate essential oils or labeling. ° Used during WWII to treat soldiers’ wounds ° Most potent when grown in indigenous habitat ° Widely used today in Europe, Australia and Asia; ° Every person is unique—different essential oils work experiencing significant growth in U.S. best for different people.

HOW CAN ESSENTIAL OILS HELP? HOW ESSENTIAL OILS AFFECT MOOD

° When inhaled, many can pass ° Video by Dr. David Steuer through blood-brain barrier ° Address emotional issues and offer support for mental health and well-being ° Help gently bring unexpressed emotions to the surface for resolution ° Support healthy connections between neurotransmitters and receptors ° Provide symptomatic relief and long-term benefits

SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS EMOTIONS UNDERLYING BEHAVIOR

° Excessive self-sacrifice ° Being overly sensitive ° Depression ° Hiding true feelings ° Avoiding responsibility ° Anxiety/worry ° Not allowing others to help ° Overwhelm ° Not taking care of your health ° Excessive pessimism & self-pity ° Hopelessness/despair ° Rejecting others to avoid being rejected ° Low confidence/self-esteem ° Setting yourself up to fail (self-sabotage) ° Compulsive or addictive behaviors ° Self-judgment ° Excessive need for recognition or approval ° Having abusive relationships ° Guilt ° Letting others take advantage of you

EOS FOR SELF-DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS SYNTHETIC VS. NATURAL CHEMISTRY

° Inhalation of specific aromas produce the neurotransmission needed to attenuate withdrawal/craving symptoms. ° Synthetic drugs have a singular molecular structure with a single therapeutic property. ° Citrus oils help produce an elevation (and ° Therapeutic grade essential oils have complex molecular balance) of neurotransmitter activity. structure with multiple therapeutic properties—each oil has dozens to hundreds of chemicals, with 3 to 4 predominant ° Studies show some EOs help modulate compounds. dopaminergic activity (clary sage, ° Due to bio-diversity, our bodies are much less likely to build up resistance to effects of essential oils or experience side effects. patchouli, Roman chamomile, oregano, ° Essential oils are physiologically active, which means they and thyme). directly influence the body. Unique structural features of essential oils allow them to be active both on the surface of cells and within cells.

RECEPTOR SITES BASIC ESSENTIAL OIL CHEMISTRY

°Often times receptor sites are “pre-occupied” ° Phenols: help clean the or blocked with toxic signal molecules receptor sites PURE essential oils will: ° Monoterpenes: restore or reset DNA to “factory setting” ° Clean off receptor sites ° Sesquiterpenes: delete or ° Support cellular unscramble bad information communication from cellular memory; ° Support intracellular penetrate blood-brain barrier messaging ° Ketones: cross the blood-brain barrier and are a more efficient fuel than glucose

USING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EMOTIONAL MANAGE & REINFORCE MOOD HEALTH

Choose the 3 essential oils/blends you are most drawn ° Manage Mood – Use essential ° oils to help influence mood (for to (typically issues you are comfortable addressing) example, use a uplifting oil to ° TAP 1 drop to palm and rub hands together (remove elevate mood). glasses if needed) and hold out in front of face and inhale ° Recall/Reinforce Mood – Use a specific essential oil when you are in desired mood (for example, use wild orange when feeling joyful); then use same ° Wait 5-10 minutes to take effect oil to recall and revisit desired ° Note even small changes; if no change in 4 days, try mood (use wild orange to help another essential oil inspire joy). ° Use: intuition, bio-survey, muscle testing

USING ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EMOTIONAL ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HEALTH SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

° Read about their characteristics in book General Support for Addictions ° Drawn to = help emotional growth OR ° Bergamot: dispels self-judgment/despair; reignites physical need optimism/hope; supports self-acceptance ° Use for 3 months to invite emotional ° Frankincense: helps align with truth; support for healing! anxiety/deep sadness; assists in spiritual awakening ° Journal as to what emotions/issues ° Peppermint: helps rediscover joy of being alive; improves surface Emotions & Essential Oils alertness/mental stamina ° Now identify the 1 oil/blend you most by Daniel MacDonald ° Vetiver: reduces anxiety/anger/stress; challenges need dislike (issues you may be resisting?) to escape emotional pain; uncovers root of issues ° Usually the oil you need MOST …use ° Siberian Fir: brings negative family patterns to light; regularly for 3 months and keep a journal! encourages maturity and courage to refuse to participate You may come to love it! in unhealthy generational patterns

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PEPPERMINT – OIL OF A BUOYANT HEART SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

° Brings joy and invigorates – Body Systems: Alcohol addiction: powerful for discouragement ° Digestive ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability to cope; gives or depression ° Immune hope/optimism for recovery; clears negative thinking, anxiety & ° Keeps you on the surface of depression ° Circulatory emotional issues – a short ° Frankincense: Helps align with truth; support for anxiety/deep “breather” ° Nervous sadness; assists in spiritual awakening ° Improves alertness and ° Respiratory ° Ginger: Addresses victim mentality, feeling powerless, blaming mental stamina ° Muscles, bones, skin others, lack of control in life ° Juniper Berry: Helps dispel negative thinking; helps restore balance Usage: between conscious/unconscious ° Place one drop in palm, rub hands ° Roman Chamomile: Helps shed what is meaningless and focus on together and inhale; or diffuse. fulfillment; helps to recognize when patterns and lifestyle not in ° Place 1-3 drops over chest or harmony with greatest good stomach. Dilute if desired. Use with caution with hypertension. ° Rosemary: Encourages to look deeper and ask more soul-searching May reduce breast milk. A, T, I, S questions & seek inspired answers; inspires trust in Higher Power

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

Drug addiction: Eating Disorders (Anorexia/(Anorexia/BulemiaBulemiaBulemia):):):): ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability to cope; gives ° Bergamot: Dispels self-judgment/despair; reignites hope/optimism for recovery; clears negative thinking, anxiety & deep sadness optimism/hope; supports self-acceptance ° Eucalyptus: Reveals unhealthy patterns of thinking ° Cinnamon: Helps control issues caused by insecurity; ° Frankincense: Helps align with truth; support for anxiety/deep encourages to be honest, vulnerable sadness; assists in spiritual awakening ° Grapefruit: Elevates mood; assists with cravings, ° Ginger: Addresses victim mentality, feeling powerless, blaming others, lack of control in life withdrawal ° Grapefruit: Elevates mood; assists with cravings, withdrawal; detox ° Slim and Sassy (Metabolic) Blend: Supports release ° Lavender: Encourages emotional honesty; anti-anxiety of heavy emotions; encourages feelings of self-worth; ° Marjoram: Softens heart; heals past wounds; restores trust encourages to rise above self-judgment ° Roman Chamomile: Helps shed what is meaningless and focus on fulfillment; helps to recognize when patterns and lifestyle not in harmony with greatest good

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

Eating Disorders (Over(Over----EatingEatingEating):):):): Entertainment addictions: ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability ° Vetiver: Reduces anxiety/anger/stress; challenges to cope; gives hope/optimism for recovery; clears need to escape emotional pain; uncovers root of negative thinking, anxiety & deep sadness issues Grapefruit: Elevates mood; assists with cravings, ° ° Serenity (Restful) Blend: Calms feelings of hostility, withdrawal; helps with judgments about body fear, anger, jealousy, resentment; helps view others ° Thyme: Assists with fatigue/exhaustion; aids with with tenderness, compassion; heals emotional toxic emotions (hate, rage, resentment); encourages tolerance, patience, forgiveness wounds ° Slim and Sassy (Metabolic) Blend: Supports release ° Balance (Grounding) Blend: Helps reconnect with of heavy emotions; encourages feelings of self-worth; roots; reminds to stay focused in material world; encourages to rise above self-judgment provides inner strength and fortitude

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR BALANCE BLEND – OIL OF GROUNDING SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

° Brings joy and invigorates – Body Systems: Hoarding: powerful for discouragement or ° Nervous depression ° Wild Orange: Inspires gratitude and abundance, ° Muscle and bone ° Supports balance of left and fosters creativity, supports positive mood, aids in systems right brain and to live in the transition; encourages to let go of scarcity mindset; present moment. ° Skin promotes confidence that there will always be ° Fosters stability, connection of ° Emotional balance enough to meet needs lower body and earth bringing inner strength and fortitude. Usage: ° Encourages letting go of connection, commitment, inner ° Best used on bottom of feet strength, perseverance and ° Inhale directly from bottle self-contamination throughout day or diffuse ° Apply to spine or reflex points. A, T, N ° Add 1-3 drops to bath.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

Pornography addictions: SelfSelfSelf-Self ---Injury:Injury: ° Frankincense: Helps align with ° Frankincense: Helps align with truth; support for truth; support for anxiety/deep anxiety/deep sadness; assists in spiritual awakening sadness; assists in spiritual ° Oregano: Helps persons who are unwilling to budge awakening and are unteachable; encourages to leave behind ° Helichrysum: Restores toxic relationships, jobs, habits, patterns, behaviors confidence in life and the Self; renews hope for living, healing; teaches to be grateful for life’s trials as opportunities for growth; helps face adversity with determination and courage

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS

Tobacco addiction: Sexual addiction: Tobacco addiction: ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability to cope; ° Cinnamon: Helps control issues caused by insecurity; gives hope/optimism for recovery; clears negative thinking, encourages to be honest, vulnerable anxiety & deep sadness ° Geranium: Renews sense of trust; softens anger and ° Black Pepper: Reduces cravings; reveals facades used to hide assists in healing emotional wounds; facilitates undesirable aspects of Self; reignites motivation, energy; emergency of grief or pain that has been suppressed invites to live in integrity with Self ° Clove: Releases victim mentality; helps stand up for self; helps ° Sandalwood: Helps with deep sadness and emotional healing from trauma/abuse; assists with establishing clear release; assists in reaching beyond current boundaries confines/beliefs; teaches true humility, devotion ° Grapefruit: Elevates mood; assists with cravings, withdrawal; detox ° On Guard (Protective) Blend: Helps ward off energetic parasites and other negative influences; cuts away co-dependent relationships; gives strength to say “no” and stand up for self

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SPECIFIC ADDICTIONS RELAPSE

Work addiction: ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability to cope; gives hope/optimism for recovery; clears negative thinking, anxiety & deep ° Basil: Aids in overwhelm, burnout, fatigue, inability to cope; gives sadness hope/optimism for recovery; clears negative thinking, anxiety & ° Bergamot: Dispels self-judgment/despair; reignites optimism/hope; deep sadness supports self-acceptance ° Geranium: Renews sense of trust; softens anger and assists in ° Fennel: Provides support when feeling defeated; encourages to take full healing emotional wounds; facilitates responsibility for choices; curbs cravings for experiences that dull the ° Lavender: Encourages emotional honesty; eases anxious feelings senses ° Marjoram: Softens heart; heals past wounds; restores trust ° Frankincense: Helps align with truth; support for anxiety/deep sadness; ° Wild Orange: Inspires gratitude and abundance, supports positive assists in spiritual awakening mood; reconnects with inner child to bring joy/play; encourages to ° Ginger: Addresses victim mentality, feeling powerless, blaming others, let go of scarcity mindset lack of control in life ° Ylang Ylang: Reconnects with heart and inner child; encourages play ° Thyme: Assists with fatigue/exhaustion; aids with toxic emotions (hate, ° Serenity (Restful) Blend: Calms feelings of hostility, fear, anger, rage, resentment); encourages tolerance, patience, forgiveness jealousy, resentment; helps view others with tenderness, ° Siberian Fir: Brings negative family patterns to light; encourages compassion; heals emotional wounds courage to refuse to participate in unhealthy family patterns

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR ORANGE (WILD)– OIL OF ABUNDANCE WITHDRAWAL

° Grapefruit: Elevates mood; assists with cravings, ° Inspires abundance, fosters Body Systems: creativity, supports positive withdrawal; detox ° Digestive mood, restores physical ° Lavender: Encourages emotional honesty; anti-anxiety energy, aids in transitions ° Immune systems Skin ° Marjoram: Softens heart; heals past wounds; restores ° Reconnects with inner child ° trust and brings spontaneity, ° Emotional balance authenticity, joy and play ° Wild Orange : Inspires gratitude and abundance, ° Inhale directly from bottle ° Encourages to let go of throughout day or diffuse supports positive mood, aids in transition; encourages scarcity mindset, belief that to let go of scarcity mindset; promotes confidence that there is not enough & need ° Place 1-3 drops over stomach or there will always be enough to meet needs to hoard just below navel. Dilute if desired. ° Sandalwood: Helps with deep sadness and emotional ° Add 1-3 drops to bath. Avoid release; assists in reaching beyond current A, T, I, N direct sunlight for up to 12 confines/beliefs; teaches true humility, devotion hours after applying

USING ESSENTIAL OILS AS PART OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS WITH CLIENTS TREATMENT PLAN

° Best way to present to clients is to ° Consider level of functioning of client. have experienced using essential oils ° Inquire about history of scent or skin yourself. sensitivity. ° Obtain client’s Written Consent and Release. ° Empower clients to make own ° Encourage client to consult with psychiatrist choices —give info on resources or medical doctor about using essential oils— where they can learn about using don’t recommend stop taking meds. essential oils for mental health ° Provide info on resources containing research (books, websites). on how essential oils can affect mood. ° If using during session, discuss desired effects and assist client in choosing appropriate oil to diffuse. ° Before using essential oil in diffuser, offer client opportunity to smell.

ARE THE OILS WORKING? IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANICE LADNIER

° Old feelings may surface and release. ° This is good! The oils are working! ° Oils foster healing, but don’t do the work for us

Oils + emotional work = Must release trapped negative successful transition emotions before you can receive positive feelings. Release

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