The Ethics of Using Essential oils in Clinical Practice with DeeAnna Nagel

Are you curious about using essential oils in your counseling practice? What are some of the ethical considerations to be aware of when working with essential oils in your sessions? How can you introduce your clients to essential oils? MEET DEEANNA NAGELDeeAnna Nagel, LMHC is a former psychotherapist turned aromatherapist and intuitive. She integrates energy healing and intuition as well as chakra balancing and essential oils into her work with others. Her greatest passion is guiding people toward their soul's purpose. She holds several credentials in the healing arts. Find out more at her https://deeannamerznagel.com/ (website) and connect on https://www.facebook.com/HavanaWellnessStudio (Facebook), https://twitter.com/DeeAnnaNagel (Twitter), and https://www.instagram.com/deeannanagel/ (Instagram). IN THIS PODCAST:Guidelines for using essential oils safely and ethically Safety with essential oils Essential oils and informed consent GUIDELINES FOR USING ESSENTIAL OILS SAFELY AND ETHICALLYGet certified and take a course. There are many aromatherapy schools that teach short courses and introductions. Our scope of practice in most states says [that] if you are going to introduce any new thing, you must demonstrate that you have training. It is worded differently in every state, but that’s the gist. (DeeAnna Nagel)You can use essential oils as a kind of prompt, or journal prompt. Wave the bottle under someone’s nose and ask them to write down or discuss what it brings up for them. It can be that simple. Know your client’s experience: ask your client if they have had any experience with essential oils before bringing it into practice. What it is that they do or do not know will inform you and give you clues as to where you need to teach them more, or what else you can introduce them to. Ask your clients if they have any experience with essential oils. If they do, and they have used the essential oils “straight” (without carrier oil) then you will give them different advice or guidance as opposed to