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Healthy Holidays to you all!
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From: "Loryjean Pratt" <loryoils@gmail.com>
To: <everythingdoterra@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Everything doTERRA] PTSD questions...
PTSD has many forms; I have one of them. I'm not violent, but I have
strong emotional reactions to certain situations. I am also sensitive
to unexpected touch, and I'm hyper-aware. For me, it's a constant
mental and emotional toll, although I have learned how to deal with it
in many ways. Controlling my environment is a priority.
My experience won't be just like others, but the oils and concepts I
wrote about have helped me a lot. It is important to anyone with
emotional issues to feel that the person who is helping them really
cares about them. None of that false friendship stuff! Care with
applying the oils and letting them smell it first like you mentioned,
Pete, is a great idea. I know it is apparent to others that I struggle
sometimes, but it really helps if they are accepting of that, not
afraid to deal with me, and can see past my emotions to what I'm
really trying to accomplish.
Learn the Focus and Healing protocols; they have done a lot for me. I
don't have anyone to "do" the AromaTouch for me, but I put the oils on
my feet in order, and that is helpful. When I do an AT, I always
inhale off my hand as I apply each one. Learning about essential oils
and using them on my family and friends has been a bonding experience,
as well, which has really helped me a lot. People with PTSD need
connections, although we often shoot ourselves in the foot because it
can be difficult to trust enough for that connection to develop! You
have to be patient, and like I said, really care about the person. If
you are too "empathetic" your own emotions can get in the way, or you
can pick up theirs and confuse things. It's a balance you have to
learn with each person you work with. I was not aware that
Frankincense specifically helped with that, so that's good to know.
I appreciate the counsel and experience shared here; I am always
looking for more information and ideas to help myself and those I
love.
Loryjean
On 12/18/09, pete covatta (mountainman) <doterrawellness@gmail.com> wrote:
> Those are some good points Loryjean and I agree.
>
> I'm actually working with several individuals and more than one may fit
> into
> the PTSD category. I haven't tried the geranium but I will now.
>
> I'd like to add that if working with individuals that are prone to
> violence
> it's important to use other oils PRIOR to starting the Aroma Touch. At the
> very least let them smell the Balance first and then apply it before even
> attempting to apply any FCO.
>
> Also, Susie suggested starting with frankincense so as to not "pick up"
> anything for those who are affected by that. We've also had to deal with
> what I will call "transference" (for lack of a better term) when working
> on
> individuals one right after the other. Does anyone have anything they'd
> like
> to share along those lines and what has worked for them ?
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:29 PM, Loryjean Pratt <loryoils@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Dr. Lawton has done a lot of work in this area. You might contact her
>> directly at slawton1@optonline.net. I know the Focus and Hearing
>> Protocols really help, and I agree with using the AromaTouch, too, if
>> you are careful about those who are sensitive to being touched. Make
>> sure you explain what you will do before you do it. Geranium is good
>> for trauma, including those who have been abused. The LLWP, Balance
>> and Frankincense are a must for anyone needing emotional support. Be
>> sure you watch or review the Education Week presentation from this
>> summer about emotional healing; it talks about how Balance, Serenity
>> and Elevation work together.
>>
>> Loryjean
>>
>>
>> On 12/18/09, Brooke Magleby <brookemag@cableone.net> wrote:
>> > Has anyone had any experience working with Post Traumatic Stress
>> > Disorder
>> > (PTSD) and the essential oils?
>> > Thank you!
>> > Brooke Magleby
>> >
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