Come forth into the Light of things, Let Nature be your Teacher. — William Wordsworth
FES Professional Course Thursday evening, June 27 through Monday, July 1, 2019 Terra Flora, Nevada City, California
The Flower Essence Society
The FES Professional Course is designed for practitioners with some previous training or experience with flower essence therapy. This is a special opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in flower essence therapy by combining practical and theoretical teachings, informational and experiential learning, flower essence plant studies and therapeutic profiles, counseling methods and inner work. We offer a program of professional quality, in which intellect, feeling and imagination are honored and cultivated. Our highly acclaimed training and certification program has been offered annually since 1982, and has been attended by practitioners from around the world.
“It was so lovely, and transformational, and educational to spend the week there training with you both. I am so excited to make this connection. Thanks again so much for your work in the world, and for our time spent together.” — Elissa Mendenhall, ND Director, Amenda Clinic, Portland, Oregon
The Flower Essence Society 800-736-9222 (USA) 530-265-9163 classes@flowersociety.org www.flowersociety.org
Highlights of the Professional Course
Patricia Kaminski teaching in the classroom
• Philosophical/historical basis for flower essence therapy • In-depth profiles of leading flower essences and formulas • Nature walks and plant study in the Terra Flora gardens • Principles of flower essence selection, formulation and application • Practical experience assessing and selecting flower essences • The MetaFlora Map of the Soul as a blueprint for flower essence therapy • The Client-Practitioner Relationship in flower essence therapy • Treating special populations: children, elderly, animals • Clinical case reports and leading research from FES For more details of the course content see www.flowersociety.org/pro-course-curric.html
Instructors Richard Katz and Patricia Kaminski are married and professional partners, and directors of the Flower Essence Society since 1980. Through the Society, they organize and inspire many educational, research, and publishing efforts throughout the world. Richard and Patricia are authors of numerous articles and books about flower essences, including the best-selling Flower Essence Repertory, now in its fifth edition and translated into six different languages. Richard and Patricia have traveled extensively, giving seminars throughout the world on flower essence therapy. They also manage Flower Essence Services, which produces flower essences and herbal products at Terra Flora, their 27-acre Certified Biodynamic® / organic garden and wildlife sanctuary in the northern Sierra Nevada foothills of Nevada City, California.
Registration Enrollment for the course is limited and early registration is advised. Once you are accepted into the course, please make your own travel and accommodation arrangements (see below). Please contact the Flower Essence Society class registrar Jann Garitty (classes@flowersociety.org) with any questions about course content, schedule, the certification program, or any other policies. The questionnaire included with the registration form is absolutely essential; without the completed questionnaire, your application will not be processed. The online registration forms are found at: https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2019-fes-professional-course-cr-card/ (payment by credit card) https://flowersociety.wufoo.com/forms/2019-fes-professional-course-ch/ (payment by check / bank transfer)
Fees • Cost is $950 for the five-day workshop and includes four catered lunches. • Breakfasts, dinners, accommodations and travel costs are additional.
Payment and cancellation policy Fees are due at the time of registration. Our classes are located at Terra Flora, which serves as a home, garden site and cottage work facility. We limit the size of our classes in order to facilitate an atmosphere of social warmth and nature experience. You are urged to enroll early, as there is sometimes a waiting list later. Please note our cancellation fee policy: • Through May 27, 2019: We will issue a refund less a $150 cancellation fee. • Starting May 28, 2019: If we are able to fill your reserved space, we will issue a refund, less a $150 administrative fee. No credit will be issued if it is not possible to fill your reservation, or if notice of cancellation is not furnished prior to the class.
Meals Tuition includes buffet style lunches, morning snacks and herbal teas. We offer minimally processed and seasonally appropriate organic food. While we strive for enough variety to meet most dietary preferences, if you have highly specialized or severely restricted dietary needs, we recommend that you bring additional food with you each day. For daily breakfasts and dinners, we will provide you with a list of local restaurants and natural food stores at which you can dine or purchase deli items or groceries.
Transportation The nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), which is about a 1.5 hour drive from Nevada City. If you do not rent a car, shuttle service from and to the airport can be arranged with SuperShuttle, 800-258-3826 www.supershuttle. com. You can also reserve a door-to-door ride with Nevada County Airporter, 530575-7011, www.ncairporter.com; Foothills Shuttle and Charter, 530-432-3235; or Folsom Lake Express, (916) 984-3046, www.folsomlakeexpress.com. However, please note that it may be less expensive to rent a car from the airport. Important note: for arrival Thursday, June 27, taking into account possible delays, etc., please be sure your flight schedule allows adequate travel time from the airport to your place of accommodation, and from there to Terra Flora, in order to arrive on time for the start of the class. All participants enrolling in this course will be asked to participate in carpooling from common points of departure in the downtown area of Nevada City. You will be given carpooling information after your registration has been completed and the logistics for the class are fully evaluated. For this reason, as mentioned above, if one does not have a personal or rental car, please reserve at one of the accommodations in central Nevada City. After you have registered, been accepted into the course, and made your travel plans, please fill out the travel form at this link: https://flowersociety.wufoo. com/forms/fes-class-participant-travel-accommodations.
“The FES class was great – Richard and Patricia have so much knowledge and wisdom, and Terra Flora is such a magical place to spend time! And the other students in the class were also each really incredible. Thank you for all of your coordinating efforts for the class.” — Rebecca Valentine, Santa Rosa, California
“Thank you for the most life changing professional course… . I am so excited and look forward to working with both of you in the future! I have the utmost respect and adoration for your dedication to research. The benefits of your work are life-changing.” — Carin Motika Los Angeles, California
“The FES Professional Course was the most wonderful event, attended by such devoted and kind practitioners. I am so very grateful that I could be there at this time. I send my deepest gratitude and praise to Patricia and Richard and all of the FES Team for every detail of such a well-taught program. And, as well to all the elemental spirits of Terra Flora who shine so brightly under your amazing care.” — Anna-Maria Pierce Nevada City, California
Schedule, arrival and departure The majority of the Professional Course is conducted during the daytime hours. Friday, Sunday and Monday evenings are left open for dinner, relaxation and assimilation of the class presentations. The course does begin with an evening session on Thursday, June 27, and there will also be an optional evening program on Saturday, June 29.
Course begins Thursday evening, June 27 You will be joining a carpool at approximately 6:45 PM from your assigned point of departure. When you arrive at Terra Flora, you need to check in at the classroom to receive your class materials. The Thursday evening session is an important orientation to the whole of the course. This session will begin promptly at 7:30 PM and last until approximately 9:30 PM.
Course concludes Monday evening, July 1 The class ends around 6:30 PM on Monday evening, July 1st. The conclusion is a vital part of the program – please do not plan to leave before this time. Unless you live in the local region, it is recommended that you spend the evening resting and assimilating the course information, and plan to depart at a convenient time on Tuesday, July 2nd. You may also wish to extend your stay and enjoy the many scenic attractions of the Sierra foothills and mountains.
“In all my travels around the world, I have been to very few places with such an overwhelming sensation of peace and serenity. I felt warmth – an energy that I had not experienced before. I am very grateful to have been in your Nature Sanctuary and participate in your course.” — Renan Bornancin, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Accommodations
Beltane Community House at Terra Flora We are pleased to offer an opportunity to lodge directly on the Terra Flora grounds at Beltane Community House. There are a small number of shared rooms which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beltane House includes a large community kitchen, common dining and living room areas, and six bathrooms, some of which are private in the rooms, and some shared by more than one room. The classroom is located upstairs from the student rooms. After registering, please inquire about availability, descriptions and pricing.
Accommodations in Nevada City or Grass Valley For other accommodations, please book early, as Nevada City is a popular tourist destination in the summer. For listings, visit the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce website, www.nevadacitychamber.com or the nearby Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce at www.grassvalleychamber.com. If you do not have a personal or rental car, please reserve at one of the accommodations in central Nevada City, to be able to connect with a car pool to Terra Flora. Convenient camping facilities in Nevada City can be found at https://inntowncampground.com. Please note that FES does not coordinate accommodations at commercial establishments other than for our own Beltane House; these are chosen and arranged by each participant. Please direct questions to your travel agent, or your place of lodging. Also, we do not arrange for shuttles or other travel arrangements.
“I am feeling so incredibly blessed for my time at Terra Flora for
the Professional Course. Thank you for opening your beautiful home to us, for all of your sacred Goddess amazingness—and for bestowing your profound gifts and wisdom upon us. I truly feel blessed for attending.” — Shanti Zinzi, acupuncturist and animal healer San Francisco, California
Practitioner Certification Program Graduates of the FES Professional Course are eligible for the optional Practitioner Certification Program The FES Certification Program is offered as a post-course option for all participants who complete the FES Professional Course. This program is intended to add depth, documentation skills and objective professionalism to your flower essence practice. It also contributes to the important research and clinical documentation that is essential to the recognition of flower essence therapy as a valid holistic practice. Detailed information regarding the Certification Program can be found online here: http://www.flowersociety.org/certification-overview.html
Step 1 Attendance and participation in the major segments of the FES Professional Course.
Step 2 Participation in the optional Certification Program involving the following components: • Three in-depth case studies, with client documentation and practitioner commentary, according to the criteria outlined in the certification materials. OR Independent Study Option for Social Service Work – Independently designed program with populations in need or with a particular therapeutic issue in a social context. Prior approval by FES is required for this option. • Completion of the Plant Study, which is introduced during the Professional Course and completed after the program. • Archetypal Character Study – A paper devoted to a public personality, artistic or literary character, discussing key qualities and phenomena that reflect the archetypal attributes of a particular flower essence. • A reading fee of US $300, payable when the case materials are submitted for review. • The deadline for submitting the certification materials is one year following the course. However, time extensions can be granted if the participant makes a request proposing a new specific deadline.
Step 3 Following completion of the Certification Program: After your certification work is complete, Patricia Kaminski or Richard Katz will personally review and discuss your case work through a telephone consultation or optional in-person interview. Upon successful completion of the certification program, participants receive a handsome certificate from the Flower Essence Society, and are invited to register as certified practitioners in the FES Practitioner Referral Network.
In Queen Anne’s Lace, air and water weave within the leafy region and even penetrate into the root. … Above the leaves, the Queen Anne’s Lace flowers form and float like a cloud. ... The principle of radiance is at work throughout. From the Plant Study of the Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) by Theresa Roach Melia, submitted to the FES Certification Program Full study: http://www.flowersociety.org/queen-annes-lace-plant-study.html
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“The Professional Course was a wonderful mixture of insightful theory (wisdom!), real cases/ people’s stories and ready to use tools. Patricia and Richard are certainly inspired by the Spirit. I am very grateful that they share this knowledge that flows through them. It’s amazing!” — Elena Alferova, Protvino, Russia