Before the initial phone consultation, the client fills out and returns to Eileen an extensive intake form addressing allaspects of his or her life (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual).  Eileen reflects on this information beforehand, typically asks a few additional questions, and comes to the first consultation with some possible essences to consider.  During the consultation she may seek clarification and deeper insight into the client's written responses.  Together they work to establish a goal statement or "affirmation," specifically suited to the client's life at this time, to be used in conjunction with taking the flower essence blend during the next 3-4 weeks.  This process alone may produce a great deal of insight.  If a client is physically present, all meridians (invisible channels of energy in the body) and/or chakras (invisible energy centers in the body) are checked for their state of balance using kinesiology (muscle testing).  If a client is not physically present, essences are selected based on the interview in conjunction with dowsing (an intuitive approach) instead of muscle testing.  This approach, which includes intuitive selection based on dowsing, along with rational thought processes, allows for the element of serendipity, and often great insights emerge for the client as he/she listens to the descriptions of the possible essences to be used.  Approximately an hour of phone time should be allowed for the initial consultation.  The client will receive the bottle of essences created specifically for his/her needs along with a list of the essences in the blend.  Subsequent sessions include a shorter "check-in" followed by the same process and may take 45 minutes of phone time.  The session itself is often an enriching process of self-discovery facilitated by the reflection and direction provided by Eileen.  As sessions unfold, what is "up" for the client is addressed, essences are adjusted, and the progression resembles the characteristic "peeling of the 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 are interested in arranging an initial interview. 

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

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

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