Upcoming Live Chat 💬 In preparation for our upcoming dive into the Bach flowers, we've been looking at Clematis and realizing how helpful it is for staying focused, especially with the onslaught of distractions. We thought this topic would be a great one to bring to our live chat. What essences and strategies do you rely on for managing attention? Join us for our live chat to share notes and discover new ideas. Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time: 12:00 pm (Noon) Pacific | 3:00 pm Eastern...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Bright flower greetings Reader, When a Holly tree grows within reach of browsing animals, something remarkable can happen. If its leaves are eaten, the next leaves that come in grow with more prickles. But higher up the same tree, safely beyond an animal’s reach, the leaves are smoother, with the prickles disappearing almost entirely. The plant seems to produce the protection it needs, and no more. 🌿 Holly is one of the first essences we’ll explore in Bach Flowers in Contemporary Practice...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, Each month, students have ongoing opportunities to connect with us and with each other. Here's what's happening in September: September Schedule All times are Pacific. 💐 Client Care with Ruth and Kathleen Wednesday, September 2 @ 10:00 am Open to Client Care mentoring and Essence Deepening members 💬 Live Chat: Staying Focused in the Midst of Distractions Wednesday, September 9 @ 12:00 pm Open to all 🐾 Animal Cases with Kathleen Saturday, September 12 @ 10:00 am Open to Animal...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Bright flower greetings, Reader, We're excited to announce the final installment of our beloved Bach flower "study group" that is so much more. Bach Flowers in Contemporary Practice Part Four is an in-depth exploration of the last eight essences in the series: Holly, Pine, Clematis, Honeysuckle, Elm, Hornbeam, Water Violet, and Olive. If you've joined us for any of the earlier parts, you know how this works. Kathleen and Ruth teach through live, unscripted discussion, visual plant immersion,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, The current window in between eclipses has felt like a good time for quiet and reflection. And for some of us, spending precious family time together on vacations before the school season begins. We hope you've been able to make the most of your August in the way it feels important to you. We have more in the works you'll hear about soon, but for now here's your monthly flower essence nourishment: 🔊 The Flower Essence Podcast FEP87 Why Healers Hide: The fear of being seen and...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Dear animal lovers 🐾 When I started working with animals and flower essences back in 2008, I often felt like I was figuring it out alone. There weren't many books about using flower essences with animals, and they rarely covered more than the Bach Flowers. The information on essences was primarily human-focused, and the animal behavior world had little awareness of vibrational medicine. I had some clues from my training, a few ideas, and my deep love for the animals in my care — but very few...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, You know how to work with flower essences. You've done the training. You understand the plants, the patterns, the subtle art of matching essence to person. You can sit with a client and sense what they need. The work itself, the actual flower essence work, that part feels right. What doesn't always feel right is everything around it. 🌻 How do you explain what you do to someone who's never heard of flower essence therapy? 🌻 How do you find the people who need what you offer without...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Reader, Client work has a way of humbling even the most experienced practitioners. Not because we don't know enough, though there is always more to learn. But because every client is a living, complex human being whose needs don't always map neatly onto what we studied. A case that seemed straightforward reveals unexpected layers. An essence that should fit perfectly doesn't land the way we anticipated. A client returns with something we haven't encountered before and we find ourselves...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Reader, Some learning happens on a schedule. Some happens when inspiration strikes. A particular plant keeps surfacing in your cases. A client presents something you haven't encountered before. You finish a session and find yourself wanting to sit with one idea for longer than the recording allows. You wake up curious about something specific and want to follow that thread right now, not at the next course start date. That's exactly what the Deepening Collection is for. The Deepening...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read