Before the initial phone consultation,the client fills out and returns to Eileen an extensive intake form addressingall aspectsof his or her life (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual).  Eileenreflects on this information beforehand, typically asks a few additionalquestions, and comes to the first consultation with some possible essencesto consider.  During the consultation she may seek clarification anddeeper insight into the client's written responses.  Together theywork to establish a goal statement or "affirmation," specifically suitedto the client's life at this time, to be used in conjunction with takingthe flower essence blend during the next 3-4 weeks.  This processalone may produce a great deal of insight.  If a client is physicallypresent, all meridians (invisible channels of energy in the body) and/orchakras (invisible energy centers in the body) are checked for their stateof balance using kinesiology (muscle testing).  If a client is notphysically present, essences are selected based on the interview in conjunctionwith dowsing (an intuitive approach) instead of muscle testing.  Thisapproach, which includes intuitive selection based on dowsing, along withrational thought processes, allows for the element of serendipity, andoften great insights emergefor the client as he/she listens to the descriptions of the possible essencesto be used.  Approximately an hour of phone time should be allowedfor the initial consultation.  The client will receive the bottleof essences created specifically for his/her needs along with a list ofthe essences in the blend.  Subsequent sessions include a shorter"check-in" followed by the same process and may take 45 minutes of phonetime.  The session itself is often an enriching process of self-discoveryfacilitated by the reflection and direction provided by Eileen.  Assessions unfold, what is "up" for the client is addressed, essences areadjusted, and the progression resembles the characteristic "peeling ofthe onion" image which is frequently used to describe healing processes. Other forms of natural therapy (such as essential oils and herbal tinctures)may be offered for additional support if desired by the client and appropriate.
 

Please contact Eileen if you areinterested in arranging an initial interview. 

First photo:   Hibiscus promoteswarmth and responsiveness in female sexuality and is often helpful forthose who have experienced sexual abuse (photo courtesy of Elvira Coderch). 

Second photo:  Waratah is helpfulfor hopelessness, the dark night of the soul, suicidal tendencies, emergencies,survival skills, and eye problems (courtesy of Ian White, Australian BushFlower Essences).

Background:  Red Maple, a Green HopeFarm essence, helps us to be present in our bodies, centered, strong, andtrusting in ourselves, dispelling self-doubt (the red maple shown is Japaneseand was taken in the Japanese Garden of the Missouri Botanical Garden).