Aromatherapy has a long and rich history of being a complementary treatment for many conditions. Between 1200 and 1600, many books were written about herbal medicine, which made the popularity of essential oils increase throughout Europe. While aromatherapy is not solely a cure, many people opt to use it on a daily basis to help relieve symptoms of different conditions.
Aromatherapy for a positive mindset
Mental health challenges not only affect how your client thinks and the way they act but also the way that they feel. While CBT coaching is highly associated with the psychological dimension, it is important to remember that all thoughts are linked to emotions. So how can aromatherapy help your CBT clients? Perhaps implementing the use of essential oils into CBT sessions could improve your clients’ results in a more positive way.
Emotional therapy
There are many popular essential oils that can help to relieve symptoms that arise from both the mind and body. Distilled from the plant Lavandula Angustifolia, Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils since it promotes relaxation, restful sleep and is believed to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Other popular essential oils include:
Chamomile
Frankincense
Jasmine
Sandalwood
Rose
Ylang Ylang
How you can use aromatherapy
As a coach, you could help your client to discover what kind of aromatherapy works best for them by analysing their response to inhaling different essential oils. By using aromatherapy in conjunction with CBT sessions, you may begin to see better results. This is because you are supporting the body and its emotional system as well as supporting the thought processes of the mind.
Business success
When stepping into CBT coaching after training and attaining certification, it’s important for all coaches to consider other modalities of healing. When it comes to alternative medicine, there is potential to increase business success by combining different elements of therapy. As a CBT coach, it’s vital to understand that the mind, body and soul are all closely connected. Thus, it could be beneficial for CBT coaches to also consider using aromatherapy.