Aromatherapy course for home use only?

[Keegan]

Hi, I am really interested in learning more about aromtherapy - specificaly to be able to use itin myhome and on myself and my partner. I don't want it as a job cos I love my job.
So far most courses seem to be aimed only at people who want to work as aromatherapist? And quite expensive.

Does anyone know of any courses in the Oldham/Tameside area that are aimed at home use?

 

[Peggy Belknap]

Hi there. Our local adult education college offers a 10 week course on aromatherapy and another on reflexology, so maybe yours will too. They might even do a course on a Saturday which will probably give you lots of ideas to get you started. The emphasis is on enjoyment and learning for yourself, not with a view to becoming a practitioner.

 

[hantFloomomma]

Thanks for that info AtOne. Directed my thoughts in the right direction and I've found a 'Lifelong Learning' course in my area for Introduction to Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Massage. This is a 10 week course, 2 hours one evening per week. It's purely for people that want to use it at home safely and with conidence. Now I just need to book a place.
Thanks

 

[Weej]

I loved the idea of short courses like this and thought when I took redundancy this year I would do lots. I haven't been able to do any though becauseeach one issomething like £40. I am not in receipt of benefits etc., and the only others to get them entirely free were asylum seekers. I mean come on, I don't begrudge anyone but it makes my blood boil to think I have lived in England all my life and yet I don't receive any handouts. Off track a bit...sorry it just made me think about it. []

 

[ddeftukrimfioqeny]

Jeannie, I can understand where you're coming from on who has to pay and the seeming unfairness of it. BUT all the negative thinking is pollution. Please please release it and let it go. It can only harm you.
Yes these courses are £40, but that is for 20 hours so pretty reasonable really. The ones in my area are repeated 3 times a year, so if you can't afford it immediatly why not get a little moneybox and pop in any spare change you have at the end of the week? Before you know it you'll have enough to go sign-up.
Think positive and I'm sure you'll find a way!

 

[muggs]

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I used to work in FE and there is a reason why charges are made for courses, particularly non-vocational - I'm afraid the money has to come from somewhere to pay for the venues, administration, tutor's pay etc. Government funding is prioritised for vocational, post 16 courses and Skills for Life. I don't know if things have changed in the past year or so, but all students on benefits were eligible for a part or full waiver on fees. Which is as it should be IMHO as it's very difficult to make ends meet when you're on benefits and even more so for most asylum seekers who, in my experience, have often had to leavenearly everything they own behind, in the country which they have found cause to flee from.

I've worked with asylum seekers and some of their accounts of persecution, oppression and fear made me feel very lucky to live in a country where personal development is available to all, regardless of age, race, gender or political beliefs.

Short non-vocational courses like these help asylum seekers' language skills and integration, andmay give them the confidence to find suitable work or enrol upon the longer, vocational coursesand in my opinion that's a benefit to everyone.

ps. Vixen, I'm glad you've found a course and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Love and light,

Calmer x