A Scented Space

11/06/2025

These last few weeks have been busy - and enjoyable - as they have been filled with lots of preparation work and the excited anticipation of the joy I feel when I share my message of how scent supports us.

This year the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Conference was held here in Nanaimo and I had the privilege of providing a workshop on supporting Hospice clients through the sense of smell. It's always thrilling for me to connect with people who are curious and who want to learn more about scent & grief. I was touched by the stories and personal insights that were shared at the workshop and I'm sure I was not the only one.

This week, I once again offered an interactive workshop for Mid Island Elder College on finding comfort after loss through the sense of smell. I am truly enjoying the interactions that happen as participants explore different scents and make connections about how the scents make them feel. So many great insights, lots of questions and eager participation. I will be doing another workshop in the spring and am looking forward to that!

10/21/2025

09/01/2025

08/18/2025

Are you curious about how the sense of smell can help soften the emotions of grief?
I have been a Registered Aromatherapist, as well as a Hospice Volunteer, for the last 20 years and I have seen firsthand how scent can provide comfort and relaxation to those experiencing grief and loss.

In this short course I created, you will:
*gain an understanding of the different types and stages of grief
*understand how grief can affect one physically and emotionally
*see how the olfactory system can soften the emotions of grief and how aromatherapy can be an effective support tool
*understand how grief transforms us and how we can companion those grieving
*know how to support yourself and others through the practice of self-care

Designed so you can learn from the comfort of your home, with a schedule that works for you, we'll meet 3 separate times virtually so I can answer any questions you have and/or discuss any personal insights or reflections you may want to share.

Visit https://www.essenceofthyme.com/easing-emotions-grief to learn more.

08/14/2025

There is something meaningful about planning your learning path with care.

Here is a look at what is coming up at Essence of Thyme. Each course is thoughtfully designed to support growth, expand knowledge, and deepen your work in the field of aromatherapy and holistic health.

🗓️ August: Foundation of Herbalism
🗓️ September: Easing the Emotions of Grief Through the Sense of Smell, Beginner Basics
🗓️ October: Animal Aromatherapy, Palliative Care
🗓️ January: Diploma in Advanced Aromatherapy Science

Year-round certification programs also available:
• Professional Certification in Aromatherapy and Essential Oil Science
• Advanced Diploma in Aromatherapy
• Certified Master Aromatherapist Program

All programs are rooted in evidence-based practice, international standards, and guided mentorship.

View our course offerings. Link in the comments.

08/12/2025

Our third cohort for 2025 begins September 2. If you're an Aromatherapist or an Aromatherapy student who wants to support others in their grief through essentials oils, or a Death Doula, Hospice volunteer, or counsellor seeking to integrate Aroma-Therapy into your work, this self-paced, online course will help you understand how the olfactory system can be a tool of support to navigate the many emotions of grief and loss.

To learn more and/or to register visit https://www.essenceofthyme.com/easing-emotions-grief

08/12/2025

Looking forward to this course and to sharing how quickly and efficiently scent can ease the effects of our sorrow.

07/31/2025

Our sense of smell is indeed a potent and powerful sense that can help us transform. Its connection to the limbic system in the brain, responsible for memory and emotion, is key in the sense of smell's ability to help calm our nervous system and settle our emotions.

07/22/2025