Beginners Homeopathy

Our 'grassroots' beginners classes provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of homœopathy. They take place over six evenings or a single weekend at various locations throughout the country.

Course syllabus
The principles of homœopathic prescribing will be taught step-by-step throughout the course.

These will include:

Principle of similars - how the remedies work
Provings - how the curative properties of remedies are discovered
Potentisation & minimum dose - how the remedies are made
Individualisation - treating the individual patient, not the disease

We will also cover the terminology of homœopathy; some basic casetaking skills; how to store and handle your remedies, and some helpful supportive measures to promote rapid healing.

Remedies to be covered will include:
Aconite. Apis. Arnica. Arsenicum. Belladonna. Bryonia. Cantharis. Chamomilla. Gelsemium. Hypericum. Ignatia. Ledum. Mercurius. Nux-vomica. Pulsatilla. Rhus-tox. Ruta-grav. Silica.

Therapeutic uses of homœopathy including:
First-aid: Bumps & bruises. Broken bones. Burns. Cuts & wounds. Insect bites. Shock. Sports injuries: Sprains. Strains. Ligament & joint injuries. Nerve trauma.
Common ailments, such as: Coughs. Colds. Headache. Influenza. Hay fever. P.M.T. Fevers. Digestive problems.

You will also learn essential prescribing skills, including:

Knowing your limits - when to seek help
Dosage and repetition
When to change the remedy

Please contact the administration office for further details and an application form