Greek Holistic Herbal Wisdom 1: Essential Oils for Anxiety, Stress & Trauma - Online Series

Greek Holistic Herbal Wisdom 1: Essential Oils for Anxiety, Stress & Trauma

ONLINE SERIES
Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 18, 2026

Essential oils made from herbs native to Greece carry a special kind of strength—born from centuries of traditional use and the hardy Mediterranean climate. They offer a safe, powerful way to help reduce pain, stress, and trauma patterns. Derived from plants, flowers, and fruits, essential oils contain bioactive compounds that can be inhaled or applied topically. They influence the nervous and endocrine systems and can safely:

• Support nervous system regulation
• Help relieve pain
• Reduce physiological signs of stress
• Encourage parasympathetic activity
• Improve mood stability
• Enhance overall well-being

In this course, you will learn how to use 24 essential oils safely and effectively, including proper dilution, application techniques, and key precautions. You will also discover how to integrate essential oils with therapies such as therapeutic massage and acupuncture to enhance healing and support overall well-being.

Dates: 
Saturday -  March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 4th, 18th, 2026

Time:

Classes are 2 hours each, with additional recommended reading

• 9:00 am Pacific Time
• 10:00 am Central Time
• 1:00 pm Eastern Time
• 18:00 Central European Time
• 19:00 Eastern European Time (Greece)

Cost: Payment due by March 1, 2026

• €380 Euros/$443
• €360 Euros/$420

Credits: 

• 12 PDA/CEU Points (NCBAHM, CA, FL, *TX)
• 12 NCBAHM PDAs including 8 AOM-CH, 2 Safety, 2 Ethics (pending approval) NCBAHM Provider # 525
• 12 Category 1 Hours, California Acupuncture Board, Provider #0619
• 12 General CEUs (pending approval) FL Provider #50-12012

Instructors:

The educational team at PlantEd

• Maria Skarli, Master Greek Herbalist
• Amber Buckley, Permaculture Expert
• Elektra Triantafyllidi, Acupuncturist / Reflexologist

Cancellation Policy:

Full refund minus $25 admin fee if you cancel on or before March 1, 2026

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Course Session Overview

Session 1: Lavender & Tea Tree — March 7

In this introductory session, we’ll cover the basics of aromatherapy and how essential oils can support stress relief, trauma recovery, pain reduction, and overall healing. We will focus on lavender for its calming, restorative effects on both emotional and physical tension, and tea tree for its strengthening, clarifying qualities that enhance resilience and support the body’s natural defenses.

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Session 2: Geranium, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Basil, Clary Sage — March 14

This class centers on key application points for essential oils to encourage quick and effective absorption. We will explore geranium for emotional balance, eucalyptus for opening the breath, and peppermint for its energizing, awakening qualities. We’ll also look at basil, which helps release patterns of dependency and strengthens personal resilience, and clary sage, known for inspiring clarity, creativity, and renewed purpose.

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Session 3: Juniper, Cedarwood, Cypress, Pine, Lemon Balm — March 21

This session focuses on how essential oils can support us during periods of grief. Juniper, cedarwood, cypress, pine, and lemon balm (melissa) act as grounding, soothing companions that ease emotional pain and offer steady support. We will examine each oil to understand its therapeutic uses and benefits.

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Session 4: Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain — March 28

Citrus essential oils are known for their accessibility, versatility, and uplifting nature. This session explores how lemon, orange, grapefruit, bergamot, and petitgrain help restore emotional, mental, and physical balance, transforming stress and anxiety into a sense of inner brightness and abundance.

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Session 5: Bay Laurel, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Marjoram — April 4

When physical trauma intersects with emotional pain, it can diminish our sense of hope. In this class, we’ll explore how bay laurel, rosemary, sage, thyme, and marjoram can cleanse, protect, strengthen, and support the body and mind, opening the path toward renewal and freedom.

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Session 6: Myrrh, Frankincense, Rose, Palmarosa — April 18

Stress, trauma, and anxiety can disrupt healthy breathing patterns and reduce mental clarity. In this final session, we’ll work with myrrh, frankincense, rose, and palmarosa, which help restore balanced breathing, reconnect the heart, and offer warmth, calmness, adaptability, and a sense of emotional and spiritual release.

For questions/more information, contact Carla Cassler at carla@acuwithoutborders.org