Bach Flower
Therapy
Dr E. Bach founded
a system of 38 flower
essences aimed at particular
current characteristics
or emotional states
addressing current
emotional and/or behavioural
difficulties . The
therapist assesses
each child to produce
a personalised remedial
blend which may include
up to 7 of the 38 essences.
These blends are taken
orally by placing drops
on the tongue for a
period of three weeks.
Another blend is often
deemed necessary after
the initial period.
The Bach Flower Therapy
works to evict negative
emotions, fears and
unwanted states of
mind from our systems
and restores inner
harmony. It's a therapy
that is so safe that
it can be used by expectant
mothers & new born
babies.
Nutrition
Alongside the Bach
Flower Therapy, we
also seek to optimise
nutritional intake. There
is a growing awareness
that insufficient nutrients
and excessive intake
of additives can negatively
affect behaviour and
emotional states so
we aim to maximise
nutritional intake
to counterbalance these
states. This may mean
looking at ways to
increase the intake
of more nourishing
foods within the budget
of the orphanage or
centre.
In some cases, nutritional
supplements may be
offered, especially
to assist achieving
initial results.
Tending to
Core Issues
The philosophy works
on the basis that our
experiences are stored
in our memories and
that those memories
are stored in our bodies.
Just as we can recall
old memories which
bring back joys & pains,
so too can our body's
memories be triggered
which bring recurring
symptoms. Our brain
records every trauma
and makes no distinction
between a physical,
emotional or psychological
trauma. After 30 years
of research into our
body's cells, bacteria
and their corresponding
wavelength of colour
, Professor Mossop
produced an additional
seven plant formulas,
each reaching a more
comprehensive array
of needs. These special
formulas resonate with
the frequency of a
healthy cell, thus
instantly regulating
the imbalances. These
special formulas are
taken orally by placing
drops on the tongue
for a length of time
determined for each
child.
Psychotherapeutic
Tools
With the use of psychotherapeutic
tools such as ‘free
association' pictures
based on Rorschach
ink blot theories,
therapeutic art, therapeutic
writing, therapeutic
play & story telling,
we are able to gain
a better insight into
the child's emotional
state to further tend
to their core issues
and work towards breaking
any negative patterns
which may exist. Some
of these methods are
often the only way
for some children,
especially the very
young, to non-verbally
express to us what
they are feeling.
The methods we use
provide children with
a safe, confidential & caring
environment to play
with as few ‘limits'
as possible, but with
as many as necessary
for the child to remain
emotionally & physically
safe while they ‘tell
their story' through
creative expression.
These methods allow
the child to safely
stay one step away
from their traumas
while accessing, expressing
and addressing their
traumas.
Supporting
methods
Various techniques
are used to support
the child through their
journey. These will
vary depending on the
sensitivities and requirements
of each child, of each
centre and even of
each country. They
may include aromatherapy,
massage, affirmations
(I am wonderful!),
reiki, yoga, colour
therapy…and also playing
simply for fun and
laughter!
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