2009 Herbalist Training Program (2009 Herbalist Training Program)

This course is for anyone wishing to develop his or her skills as an herbalist in the Pacific Northwest bioregion. From Poplar Buds in the early spring to the roots of late fall, this 300+ hour course spans the harvest season and includes a wide variety of classes covering the foundations of herbal medicine. Medicine Making • Clinical Skills Anatomy & Physiology Materia Medica • Botany Plant Teachers & Herbal Energetics as well as many special topic classes... We especially emphasize the reawakening of a core way of knowing that encourages trust in our own senses and places authority in direct experience. We strongly believe that knowledge of the medicinal herbs growing in one's area is essential for all people, and that herbal medicine is a core part of sustainable community health. The Elderberry School experience includes several multi-day wildcrafting trips and many guest lecturers from the herbal community who generoulsy share their knowledge and wisdom. Last year we had many great guest speakers covering a wide variety of topics including: Constitutional Herbalism, Medicinal Mushrooms, Making Herbal Wines, Ceremonial Uses of Native Plants, Flower Essences, Herbs for Pregnancy, Healing with Plant Spirits, and Herbal First Aid. The year will be divided into four sessions, each building upon the experience and knowledge acquired during the previous.