Synopses & Reviews
Bach Flower remedies for managing psychological and emotional crises andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Presents 50 case studies of common crisis situations--from divorce to losing oneandrsquo;s job or the death of a loved one--and the Bach Flower remedies used to provide relief andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Shows how Bach Flower remedies offer a means to transform a crisis into an opportunity for growth andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The fast-paced tempo of modern life has eroded many of the traditional support systems used by our ancestors for aid in a crisis. Individuals are often left feeling powerless in such highly stressful situations as divorce, moving, generation-gap issues, losing oneandrsquo;s job, and the death of a loved one. In andlt;Iandgt;Bach Flowers for Crisis Careandlt;/Iandgt;, Mechthild Scheffer examines 50 common life crises and how the 38 Bach Flower remedies can be used to turn these situations into opportunities for growth. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Bach Flowers create a therapeutic connection between the material and the spiritual domains of life, helping us access the inner guidance needed to navigate through a crisis. Each of the 38 flower remedies supports a different aspect of the psychic potential of human nature: Gentian, the belief flower, promotes optimism; Holly, the heart-opening flower, promotes an understanding of others; Honeysuckle, the past flower, helps us move forward without holding on to the past; White Chestnut, the thought flower, promotes clear thinking. Each remedy offers its own spiritual orientation and guidance as well as healing for the body. In the detailed appendix that lists the strengths and benefits of each flower, the author shows you how to create personalized remedies that address your current condition for maximum self-treatment--and transform a crisis into a real opportunity for growth.
Review
"This book takes the Bach Flower remedies and shows you just how easy they can be to use, and how to use them effectively, to help you in the times you need help the most."
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". . . a fine therapeutic connection between the material and spiritual healing aspects of life . . . a pick for any new age or alternative healing collection."
Review
"This book takes the Bach Flower remedies and shows you just how easy they can be to use, and how to use them effectively, to help you in the times you need help the most." < i=""> The Pagan Review <> , Dec 2009
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". . . a fine therapeutic connection between the material and spiritual healing aspects of life . . . a pick for any new age or alternative healing collection." < i=""> The Midwest Book Review <> , Jan 2010
Synopsis
Bach Flowers for Crisis Care examines 50 common life crises and how the 38 Bach Flower remedies can turn crises into growth opportunities. The appendix lists strengths and benefits of each flower, explaining how to personalize remedies for your current condition.
About the Author
Mechthild Scheffer has been active in the field of Bach Flower Therapy since 1978. She introduced Bachandrsquo;s work into German-speaking countries in 1981 with her first book and has represented the English Bach Centre in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. She is the founder of the Institutes for Bach Flower Therapy Research and Education in Hamburg, Vienna, and Zurich and is the author of many of the most authoritative books on the subject, including andlt;Iandgt;The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapyandlt;/Iandgt;. She lives in Hamburg, Germany.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Introduction andlt;BRandgt;The Amazing Effectiveness of Bach Flowers for Crisis Care andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;How to Use This Book andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Part 1 andlt;BRandgt;Crisis Situations and Bach Flower Reactions: 50 Sample Casesandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Family and Childrenandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;1.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My baby wants to be breast-fed all night long. I canandrsquo;t stand it anymore! andlt;BRandgt;2.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My daughter wonandrsquo;t eat. andlt;BRandgt;3.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My child always wants to be the center of attention. Nobody wants to invite us over anymore. andlt;BRandgt;4.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My daughter (age 4) is in kindergarten. The separation is difficult for both of us. andlt;BRandgt;5.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Since my divorce, I have made sure my child (age 6) has everything he could possibly need. Am I neglecting myself? andlt;BRandgt;6.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Switching schools: yes or no? andlt;BRandgt;7.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; As a single mother, Iandrsquo;m totally overextended. andlt;BRandgt;8.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My son (age 14) does nothing but sit at the computer. andlt;BRandgt;9.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Am I a good enough mother for my blended family? andlt;BRandgt;10.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My family is taking advantage of me. andlt;BRandgt;11.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Lena (age 14): No one understands me or my world. andlt;BRandgt;12.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Judith (age 37): I no longer understand my fourteen-year-old daughterandrsquo;s world. andlt;BRandgt;13.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My son (age 19) doesnandrsquo;t want to live at home anymore. andlt;BRandgt;14.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I have become unexpectedly pregnant in the middle of college. What should I do? andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Partnerships and Relationshipsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;15.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I always fall in love with the wrong man. andlt;BRandgt;16.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Itandrsquo;s difficult for me to commit myself to a relationship. andlt;BRandgt;17.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Does my husband belong to his extended family, or to me? andlt;BRandgt;18.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My husband wants more sex than I do. andlt;BRandgt;19.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I have too low a priority in our relationship. andlt;BRandgt;20.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Should I confess my infidelity? andlt;BRandgt;21.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I canandrsquo;t stand being in a long-distance relationship anymore. andlt;BRandgt;22.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I found out that my husband cheated on me. andlt;BRandgt;23.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My husband always accuses me of wasting money. andlt;BRandgt;24.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My husband is like an overgrown kid. andlt;BRandgt;25.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Should I take my husband back? andlt;BRandgt;26.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My wife has suddenly filed for divorce. Why? andlt;BRandgt;27.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Weandrsquo;ve gotten tired of each other, but Iandrsquo;m scared of the separation. andlt;BRandgt;28.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Thirty-something and single: When I donandrsquo;t have anything going on over the weekend, I feel emotionally lost. andlt;BRandgt;29.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My friend sees me as nothing but a psychic dumping ground. andlt;BRandgt;30.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;ve moved my bedridden mother in with me. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Career and Professional Lifeandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;31.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Help, Iandrsquo;m in the wrong job! andlt;BRandgt;32.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;m scared of public speaking. andlt;BRandgt;33.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I always take on more responsibilities than I can comfortably handle. andlt;BRandgt;34.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;ve suddenly been promoted to management, but Iandrsquo;m not equal to the role. andlt;BRandgt;35.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I feel as if Iandrsquo;m being attacked. andlt;BRandgt;36.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I feel burned out. andlt;BRandgt;37.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;ve lost my job, and I have massive fear and anxiety. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Agingandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;38.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;m upset about getting older. andlt;BRandgt;39.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;m having trouble adjusting to my husbandandrsquo;s retirement. andlt;BRandgt;40.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Now that Iandrsquo;m retired, I feel useless and frustrated. andlt;BRandgt;41.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I feel exploited in my role as a grandmother. andlt;BRandgt;42.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; The idea of having to move into a senior home makes me panic. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Other Crisesandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;43.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My nineteen-year-old son died suddenly. andlt;BRandgt;44.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Since my accident, I canandrsquo;t sleep anymore. andlt;BRandgt;45.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; As a foreigner, I keep going back and forth on whether I should stay in the United States. andlt;BRandgt;46.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Iandrsquo;m upset that Iandrsquo;m so disorganized. andlt;BRandgt;47.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Help, I canandrsquo;t control my weight! andlt;BRandgt;48.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My horse broke his leg. Do I have to have him put to sleep? andlt;BRandgt;49.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; I have to give away my beloved dog. I canandrsquo;t bear it. andlt;BRandgt;50.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; My dog rules this house. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Part 2 andlt;BRandgt;The Practical Application of Bach Flower Therapyandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Reaction Clustersandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Elements for Individual Bach Flower Combinations according to Mechthild Scheffer andlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Selecting Your Personalized Bach Flower Crisis Combination andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Determining When Rescue Remedy Is Needed as a First Step andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Reaction Cluster Pool Questionnaire andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;How to Prepare Bach Flower Combinationsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The Bach Flower Remedies andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Dosage and Application andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Number of Flowers, and How to Combine Them andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Basic Principles of Flower Selection andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Duration of Therapy andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Initial Reactions andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;The Empowering Statements andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The 38 Individual Bach Flower Remedies, Plus Rescue Remedyandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;1.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Agrimony: The Honesty Flower andlt;BRandgt;2.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Aspen: The Psychic Flower andlt;BRandgt;3.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Beech: The Tolerance Flower andlt;BRandgt;4.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Centaury: The Service Flower andlt;BRandgt;5.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Cerato: The Intuition Flower andlt;BRandgt;6.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Cherry Plum: The Openness Flower andlt;BRandgt;7.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Chestnut Bud: The Learning Flower andlt;BRandgt;8.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Chicory: The Relationship Flower andlt;BRandgt;9.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Clematis: The Reality Flower andlt;BRandgt;10. andnbsp;andnbsp; Crab Apple: The Cleansing Flower andlt;BRandgt;11.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Elm: The Responsibility Flower andlt;BRandgt;12.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Gentian: The Belief Flower andlt;BRandgt;13.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Gorse: The Hope Flower andlt;BRandgt;14.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Heather: The Identity Flower andlt;BRandgt;15.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Holly: The Heart-Opening Flower andlt;BRandgt;16.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Honeysuckle: The Past Flower andlt;BRandgt;17.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Hornbeam: The Vitality Flower andlt;BRandgt;18.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Impatiens: The Time Flower andlt;BRandgt;19.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Larch: The Self-confidence Flower andlt;BRandgt;20.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Mimulus: The Courage Flower andlt;BRandgt;21.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Mustard: The Light Flower andlt;BRandgt;22.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Oak: The Endurance Flower andlt;BRandgt;23.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Olive: The Regeneration Flower andlt;BRandgt;24.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Pine: The Self-acceptance Flower andlt;BRandgt;25.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Red Chestnut: The Cutting-free Flower andlt;BRandgt;26.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Rock Rose: The Liberation Flower andlt;BRandgt;27.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Rock Water: The Flexibility Flower andlt;BRandgt;28.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Scleranthus: The Balance Flower andlt;BRandgt;29.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Star of Bethlehem: The Comfort Flower andlt;BRandgt;30.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Sweet Chestnut: The Salvation Flower andlt;BRandgt;31.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Vervain: The Enthusiasm Flower andlt;BRandgt;32.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Vine: The Authority Flower andlt;BRandgt;33.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Walnut: The Manifestation Flower andlt;BRandgt;34.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Water Violet: The Communication Flower andlt;BRandgt;35.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; White Chestnut: The Thought Flower andlt;BRandgt;36.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Wild Oat: The Vocational Calling Flower andlt;BRandgt;37.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Wild Rose: The Zest for Life Flower andlt;BRandgt;38.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Willow: The Destiny Flower andlt;BRandgt;39.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Rescue Remedy: The Emergency Remedy andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;A Note for Practitionersandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;About the Authorandlt;/Bandgt;