The teen and tween years are ones of great growth and change, and this one day course looks at issues specific to children aged 8 to 18.

Today’s youth are dealing with social and cultural pressures that were not present even 10 years ago. Learn how to support your teens and tweens through these important developmental years with Australian Bush Flower Essences, so they can grow into the very best version of themselves that they can be.

The main topics covered will be:

• Supporting development of identity, and fostering self esteem
• School, studying and enhancing learning skills
• Communication and listening
• Fostering co-operation. Minimising resistance
• Boundaries and taking responsibility
• Choices, decision making, learning from mistakes
• Motivation, finding life purpose
• Electronics, mobile phones and social networking
• Healthy body image and healthy eating
• Divorce. Blended families and sole parent families
• The role of the peer group and peer pressure. Bullying
• Emotional upsets and turmoil
• Drugs
• Emotional issues relating to puberty and menarche
• Relationships
• Sexuality
• Common problems
• Open forum and question time

Specific Bush Essence remedies will be discussed within each of these themes and the day is structured so that you can leave confident and confident to give the essences to your teenagers and your tweens.

No prior knowledge of Australian Bush Flower Essences or how to use them is necessary to do this course.

Course dates and booking information is available here.

Testimonials

• “This workshop is one every parent needs to do” JA, NSW, Piano Teacher
• “I learnt more about myself than I realised was necessary about this topic. Pleasantly surprised! Love the Essences” NM, NSW, Retail
• “ A small handbook on parenting …..for the masses” SC, NSW, Child care worker
• “ I found the workshop informative and well presented by Linn. The whole range of bush flowers products are truly inspirational and I will be looking forward to using them for many different situations in my everyday life” JB, NSW, Actor and Energy Healer
• “It answered lots of questions in my mind” CS, practitioner
• “Wonderful, I have never been so switched on. Every word was food for my mind, body and family. Felt I had the tools to better understand my children. Left feeling on top of the world” GC, NSW, mother / admin
• “So much gathered information you rarely get the chance to be exposed to” SC, NSW, Bowen and ABFE teacher
• “It is so lovely to be able to use the flower essences to help in our everyday life” GF, NSW, Teacher / Kinesioligist

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The Australian Bush Flower Essences Graceful Aging workshop aims to show you ways to journey through life in an eloquent and graceful way, no matter what your biological age is. Be you young or old, we will share with you how a wholistic approach to life and aging can positively affect your wellbeing and the way you look.

As you move through the cycles of your life you will be confronted with many mental, emotional and spiritual challenges. The storms in life can be an opportunity for you to mature, to deepen your character, find your purpose, and become the best possible version of yourself. Regardless of your years, graceful aging is mastering the art of progressively redefining yourself in a positive, edifying and mature manner.

Graceful aging is about looking and feeling your best, regardless of the number of birthdays you have had, and we would like to share with you some powerful tools and philosophies to help you look and feel great about yourself, life strategies you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

It is an absolute truth that you need to learn to love and respect yourself before you can engender the respect of others. Choosing a truly wholistic approach to life, where your thoughts and emotions are aligned with your beliefs, goals and actions, ensures graceful aging and inner contentment. If you are young, you have your whole life ahead of you to put these strategies into practice. If you are in your more mature years, or even elderly, you can use these same wholistic principles to enrich what can be described as some of the most important years of your life.

Your Life is precious. Discover how you can begin to make the most of every day, so your journey can be a more meaningful and enriching everyday experience, throughout all the seasons of your life.

Specific Bush Essences and combination remedies will be discussed throughout the course of the day in relation to these and other Graceful Aging themes.

Course dates and booking information is available here.

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Learn how to muscle test and use the Bush Essences during this One Day workshop.

If you are new to muscle testing, you will spend the morning learning how to do this accurately, but later in the day there will be plenty of new tools for those who are already accomplished at using kinesiology skills.

Also included is how to:

• Do Surrogate Testing (test for someone else)
• Choose Australian Bush Flower Essences using Kinesiology
• Address fears
• Defuse sabotage programmes (more extensive than in the Level 1 Australian Bush Flower Essences workshop)
• Enhance learning skills
• Work with the Behavioural Barometer
• Understand facial structure
• Detect energetic weaknesses and strengthen psychic protection
• Perform Tibetan energy corrections with Australian Bush Flower Essences

Also being demonstrated will be a number of different kinesiology tests which may be used to determine various wellness issues, as well as methods for using various Bush Essences that may be of assistance in addressing the original emotional cause.

Course dates and booking information are available here.

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LEO

July 24 – August 23     

The symbol for Leo is The Lion – king of the beasts, and there certainly is a regal air to Leos living even in the most humble of circumstances. They usually retain an air of dignity under the most trying of circumstances; even domestic cats display this trait, quickly covering any faux pas or embarrassment with nonchalance and a rapid return to their usual elegance.

Charismatic is a key word to describe Leos – you can’t help but look at them, and they love to bask in the attention. Be it for their artistic ability, dramatic flair, leadership skills (or occasional outrageous behaviour if all else fails). Many love to make ostentatious displays or be entertained with them. They love shine their light on the rest of us.Rejection is very hard for them to cope with, for which we can give Illawarra Flame Tree.

The animals are physically strong and graceful (as are the humans); they hunt co-operatively and share the spoils with their extended family. In the humans this translates to people who are loyal, family orientated, good providers and community minded. A key value instilled into royalty and the aristocracy down through the ages was “Noblesse Oblige” – the obligation of the nobility – to “help those less fortunate”. Our modern “royalty” increasingly consists of creative celebrities, and one of the first things they do upon becoming rich and famous is to nominate a charity they will be assisting; they are immediately initiated into the importance of giving back, and are expected to do so. Many Leos head up or are key individuals within community and charitable organisations. Bluebell is a good flower to bring out this sense of generosity, and Sydney Rose helps to realise that we are all One, and that when we help others, we are helping another aspect of ourself.

If you displease a Leo, even the most benevolent of them may roar at you. Just to show you who is really in charge. If you really upset them (or worse still, betray them) they will most likely ignore you – they won’t dignify you with a response. You will find yourself frozen out, and the castle door firmly barricaded against you. Banished. Count yourself lucky they didn’t rake you with their claws or chop off your head. Dagger Hakea and Bluebell can be good for these Leos – to help them forgive.

Speaking of castles, Leos aren’t averse to a bit of luxury, they do like quality over quantity and their home is their safe haven from the world. It is probably has a view of the surrounding landscape. Don’t drop in – wait for an invitation.

Don’t fooled though – there are forest lions who prefer to live quiet, private, solitary lives with just their mate, preferring to roam in the dappled light beneath the trees, away from prying eyes. Sometimes this can be a phase the more extraverted Leos go through, to recharge. This is healthy.

What ‘Out of Balance’ Leo energy looks like

Arrogant, domineering, vain, impatient, drama queen, narcissistic, egocentric, selfish, superior, rejected, jealous, egotistical, self doubting, overly ambitious

What ‘Balanced’ Leo energy looks like

Courageous, strong, confident, creative, artistic, magnetic, charismatic, natural leaders, entertaining, enthusiastic, inspirational, optimistic, magnaminous, loyal, affectionate, cheerful, dignified and fun.

Leo is ruled by the Sun, considered a masculine energy by most cultures both ancient and modern. Without the Sun there would be no life. Ancient cultures had many different belief systems around this with a common them being the need to honour the Sun as the giver of life; with the king (queen) or emperor (empress) as the creator’s earthly representative. The Sun in astrology is regarded as the ruler of our identity, our sense of self and self esteem – the Ego. To strengthen and balance these we have Five Corners, also very good for confidence.

Leos can often be found in leadership roles. Sometimes the power goes to their head and they become arrogant, for which we can use Gymea Lily. It is also good for vanity and pride, which Leos have been accused of. Whenever anyone raises their head up above the crowd, it is possible someone will want to cut them down. Gymea Lily enables those to whom this happens to have the strength to stand tall and carry on regardless. Lastly, Gymea Lily balances the back and spine, one of the vulnerable parts of the body for a Leo under stress.

The other part of the body ruled by Leo is the heart, which in naturopathic philosophy is associated with the emotions of love, forgiveness, courage, strength and inclusiveness. Waratah is a good flower Essence to help bring about a sense of strength and courage, particularly if you are going through a “dark night of the soul” experience. Courage is one of the natural traits of Leo. Lions hunt, kings used to lead their soldiers into battle, Leos lead, encourage and inspire us, to come up with new ideas and light the way towards them. Bluebell and Dagger Hakea are both useful in different ways for helping move towards a state of forgiveness. Should Leos become overly competitive, or jealous of another’s success, Mountain Devil can be very useful.

You can learn more at the Astrology and ABFE one day course with Linn Wiggins, where we going into much more detail about each sun sign and the Essences that can help to minimise their worst personality traits and enhance their best. No previous knowledge of Astrology is required to attend.

Astrology and ABFE course dates are available here.

Copyright Linn Wiggins.

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The following Australian Bush Flower Courses are now approved for CE hours for NCBTMB members:

Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 1 Workshop

Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 2 Workshop

Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 3 Workshop

Women’s Wellbeing & Australian Bush Flower Essences Workshop

Children & Australian Bush Flower Essences Workshop

ABFE College Course 16 hour Part 1 – face to face and via webinar

ABFE College Course 16 hour Part 2 – face to face and via webinar

ABFE College Course 24 hour Part 1 – face to face and via webinar

ABFE College Course 32 hour Part 1 – face to face and via webinar

NCBTMB Provider Number: 451440-10 (Valid to 2013)

Click here for full list of courses, contact and booking details

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ARIES March 21 – April 20

Each Sun Sign can be roughly equated to a life phase, and Aries is the baby of the zodiac. In the Northern Hemisphere, where western astrology originated, the 21^st March is the Spring Equinox, the official start of the solar year, as Mother Earth stirs from her long wintery sleep. It is a time of new beginnings and new life – green shoots, blossoms, birth. Everything is fresh, shiny and new. There is an air of optimism, renewal and hope – an awareness of all the possibilities contained by this new year, and in the new life that we see all around. Such is also the energy of Aries.

POSITIVE QUALITIES

Fearless, pioneering, honest, energetic, enthusiastic, independent, generous, confident, inspirational, passionate, decisive and idealistic. Natural leaders who get the ball rolling.

NEGATIVE QUALITIES

Impulsive, naïve, arrogant, impatient, bossy, aggressive, violent, bloody minded, extravagant.

If you study ancient Roman mythology you will see these traits embodied in Mars, the God of War, and ruler of Aries. According to Carl Jung, myths are archetypes; stories reflective of actual personality types – their strengths,  weaknesses and challenges, and the way to resolve these. Myths can be viewed as therapeutic stories – stories as medicine.

Equally, the Bush Essences, as medicines for the emotions, can be used to help heal and bring into balance the negative traits of any sun sign, allowing the positive traits to be more easily expressed. For each sign, there are certain flowers that are frequently needed, and these can be viewed as constitution remedies.

Black-Eyed Susan is a very important flower for Aries. It is very useful for rushing, something Aries are renown for, so it helps them to slow down (and smell the roses). Unchecked, this tendency to speediness can become impatience or impulsiveness and can further escalate into frustration, anger and aggression. As the mind goes, energy flows. An imbalance in the thoughts and emotions will ultimately be reflected in the physical body, in a very predictable manner. Physically, rushing can manifest as hyperactivity, clumsiness, stress, burnout, aggression, violence or accidents.  Bolting down one’s food leads to indigestion. Black-Eyed Susan addresses all these issues at a causal level. Antarctic Essence is also very appropriate.

Mountain Devil too, is very high on the list of Essences for fiery Aries. If impatience has progressed into anger, aggression, violence or hatred, Mountain Devil is called for. It is also very good for the Aries tendency to become overly ambitious and overly competitive (they like to win). With fire comes passion, and at times jealousy – which Mountain Devil will also help soothe. In western herbal medicine, anger is held in the spleen; in Chinese Medicine anger is held in the liver. Either way, I have found Mountain Devil very useful for assisting restore health in these organs. In medical astrology, the spleen is ruled by Aries, and is vulnerable under stress, so therefore needs to be especially supported. Mountain Devil supports the spleen energetically, and therefore physically.

Aries natives are at risk of burnout. They have so much natural energy that, like children, they go and go and go and then suddenly they drop. Usually, following a good sleep they awaken refreshed – and off they go again. However, as with the young, Aries can take this enormous vitality for granted, and get into a habit of burning the candle at both ends. They’ll get away with this for quite some time, especially in their youth. Sooner or later though, it will catch up. Down they go in a flaming burnt out heap of squandered energy. Macrocarpa is the flower they need to get back up again (Aries always gets back up again). Better still, give Macrocarpa before they crash and burn (prevention is better than cure). Macrocarpa also brings with it the wisdom to ‘eat when you are hungry, sleep when you are tired’ – to leave something in reserve, to husband your energy well. Macrocarpa is specific for balancing the adrenal glands, another of the vulnerable organs in Aries.

It has to be said that Aries is not naturally the most elegant of signs. Like children, they can be socially inept, gauche and naïve. Kangaroo Paw is very beneficial for helping them develop and grow in this direction. The tendency to rush can bring physical clumsiness no matter what their age. Apart from Black-Eyed Susan to slow down, try some Bush Fuchsia to help improve their physical co-ordination.

Fortunately we have Mulla Mulla to help Aries with their tendency to frequently burn themselves – on the iron, cappacino machine, stovetop, oven, kettle…  you get the idea. Put it on the outside and give it on the inside. Leave a bottle in the kitchen. Aries often have a reddish tinge to their hair, courtesy of their ruling planet Mars. This can bring the temper to match, and a tendency to sunburn. Try Mulla Mulla before, during and after sun exposure.

There are several other Essences that deserve a quick mention – Gymea Lily if they have become bossy or domineering, Isopogon to learn from their mistakes, and Wedding Bush to help them complete their projects (not just start them). And of course Emergency Essence – this enthusiastic, fiery, loyal, adventurous, clumsy trail blazer, with an appetite for life and the exuberance of youth, is going to need it. Oh, and some Calm and Clear + Mountain Devil for when they are driving.

More Information on the Astrology & ABFE workshop

Linn’s Workshop Schedule

Copyright  Linn Wiggins.

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With so much talk about the economy, now is a good time to talk about how flower essences can be used to help you avoid being caught up in the anxiety being felt in mass consciousness in this regard. There are always individuals who thrive even in times of the worst adversity and there is no reason why you can’t be one of them. A lot of it comes down to attitude.

In the Level 2 workshop for Australian Bush Flower Essences, one of the themes is creating abundance – not so you can go off and indulge in greed, avarice and conspicuous consumption, but more so that you can create an environment in your life where your basic necessities are easily met (the definition of ‘basic necessities’ varies with everyone). With these met, you can then focus on following your true life path and purpose rather than being locked into a situation that you “have” to continue with in order to survive. I like to imagine what the world would look like if everyone had an opportunity to earn their income doing what they loved to do and were good at. It would be much happier I suspect.

Part of this process is being clear about what your goals are, writing them down and regularly reviewing them. Another useful exercise is to consciously become aware of what it is you most love to do.

However many people still come unstuck financially purely through subconscious patterns that ultimately undermine and sabotage all attempts to create long term financial security.

Probably the biggest of these is the attitudes towards money you absorbed as a child from your family. ‘Money is the root of all evil”, “You have to work hard for your money”, “Money burns a hole in your pocket”, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”, are just a few examples. The Australian Bush Flower Essence Boab is useful for releasing negative family attitudes and patterns, including around money.

Worthiness is another good issue to consider. If you feel, deep down, you don’t deserve it, no matter what good things you create in your life, or what opportunities come your way, you will eventually find a way to mess it all up. Five Corners is used to help release these sabotage patterns, raise your self esteem, and improve your sense of worthiness.

An ‘attitude of gratitude’ is also important. We have all seen people who have oodles of material things and other blessings who don’t appreciate them at all. For all their riches they still aren’t happy, so in reality they are actually poor. Poor is a state of mind. Other people focus so much on what they haven’t got, that they fail to see what they do have. The saying ‘you never appreciate what you’ve got until it’s gone’ is food for thought in both these instances. Just ask anyone who has lost their health or a loved one. Pink Flannel Flower is a Bush Essence which helps you to move into a state of gratitude, and to appreciate the beauty in small moments. Most people living in Western societies are blessed beyond belief in comparison to the rest of the world. This is so even taking the global economic crisis into consideration.

A very simple but effective way of shifting your focus from one of lack, to one of abundance, is to keep a ‘Gratitude Diary’. Every evening before bed, write down five things that you are grateful for. It’s free, it’s easy, its fast, and it’s powerful.

Philotheca is another Bush Essence for opening you up to abundance. It is used to help you become more open to receive. If we divided the wealth of the world evenly amongst every man woman and child, everyone would have over $US 1 million. So it is not a lack of money that is the problem (even right now). If you feel uncomfortable receiving, it will be difficult for you to draw abundance to you. Ask yourself: how comfortable are you with receiving compliments? If you can’t even take in a compliment, how are you going to feel about accepting your one million dollars?

This, along with the other subconscious patterns mentioned above, and lack of financial education, is why over 90% of people who win the lottery have lost the lot within two years. So it is worthwhile having a think about whether your attitudes around money could do with an overhaul.

Australian Bush Flower Essences can assist the whole process by shifting your vibrational pattern, attitudes, and emotions around money. Try their combination “Abundessence”, which contains all the flowers discussed here, plus more. There have been some quite astounding testimonials sent in from people describing the events that unfolded after taking this essence.

And remember that abundance isn’t just about money. It includes job satisfaction, happiness within your relationship, friendships and family, spiritual fulfilment, health, and outlook upon life, just to mention a few.

If you would like to learn more about the healing qualities of Australian Bush Flower Essences, click here to see when Linn is teaching a workshop near you in the USA or Australia.

Or click here for the full workshop schedule of Australian Bush Flower Essences in Australia, the UK, North and South America, Asia and Europe.

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Astrology and Australian Bush Flower essences is a One Day workshop. You do not need to have used the essences, not attended any other ABFE workshop to attend.

No formal training in Astrology is needed.

Everyone can apply this easy, practical and effective information in their day to day lives.

Practitioners can use it with every client for better healing outcomes.

Astrologers will be able to assist their clients to shift embedded patterns discovered in the birth chart.

This workshop uniquely combines modern personal astrology, spiritual astrology and medical astrology workshop to provide you with a simple method to quickly and accurately understand an individual’s personality and abilities.

The main topics covered in this workshop for each of the twelve Zodiac Signs will be:

• Basic qualities and characteristics

• Potential negative attitudes and how these can evolve into emotional imbalances

• Physical vulnerabilities

• Spiritual lessons

• Constitutional remedies

Click here to see when Linn is next teaching this workshop near you.

What People are Saying about this Workshop

Amazing how Linn made a topic I avoid so simple  and easy to understand. A truly fascinating insight into how to use the essences from a fresh perspective. So much depth revealed as to how to help people overcome imbalances. Very Inspiring. Suzie, Yoga Teacher, Bowen Therapist, ACT, Australia

One of the best ABFE workshops I have personally done, that enables me to have a more thorough understanding of myself and others. Jane, Noosa, Australia

A must for understanding easy and accurate ways to apply the essences to other people and yourself. A pleasure – an easy to understand workshop for both novices and practising astrologers. Kellie Green, massage therapist, Coolum, Australia

What an inspiration – “open your eyes’, there is more out there that impacts on what we do as practitioners. A fantastic tool and concept to use with everyone; clients, friends and family. Thank you. Heidi, Office Manager, Sunshine Coast, Australia

Very informative workshop and very helpful to add more pieces to the puzzle of understanding human beings and all that is related to helping with their health. Colleen, ACT, Australia, Administration Officer

Cohesive, stimulating, in depth workshop.I feel like I have a wonderful new layer in my thinking and decision making in relation to my family and my professional work. This workshop is a lovely lateral experience. The ABFE’s open one’s mind and senses, the astrological / medical component is like being provided with safe balcony on which to stand and look out into the world and beyond. I loved it. Linn has a friendly, warm presentation style. Jay, Counsellor, Vic, Australia

The course provided a wonderful insight into both astrology and the essences. It was a great learning experience. Many thanks. Shannyn, Brisbane,Qld, Australia

Great to be able to know essences for a client that I could use straight away from knowing their astrology sign. Donna, Byron Bay, NSW Australia

This is a life transforming workshop because every being has a sun sign and astrological signature that can be used as part of holistic healing with the essences. Debra, Brisbane, Australia.

This has been my ‘best’ ABFE workshop. Maureen, Nurse, Tewantin, Australia

An inspiring, informative insight into the zodiac and how ABFE fits into the picture. Lynley, Qld, Brisbane, Australia

Interesting – and reinforced my current knowledge by looking from a different viewpoint. Mary, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

A great tour of the astrological archetypes and how to balance these with the Bush Flowers. Linn shares her experience with much warmth and humour. An inspiring day!. Jewelli, Brunswick Heads, NSW, Australia

Very informative and definitely a way to extend the use of the essences. Ellie, Brisbane, Qld Australia

An inspiring wealth of information jam packed into a one day workshop. Jenny, Mackay, Qld, Australia.

Refreshes my knowledge of the essences, encourages my wider use of them and rejuvenates ME all at the same time! Gill, Nambour, Australia

Kept me interested every moment. Good at keeping the flow going. Marissa, Dietician, Vancouver, Canada.

This was my first Bush Flower essence workshop and I was inspired by Linn. I now know that I want to learn more about the essences and astrology. Life changing event. Thank you. Wendy, Qld Australia

Very simple, clear, organised, informative and fun. Tanja, Brisbane, Australia

The information will be very useful to help understand everyone and their health problems. Lesley, Brisbane, Australia

This adds another dimension to my consultations, helping me to understand my clients better and helping in the choosing of remedies. Brilliant. Cathy, Gold Coast, Australia

Fantastic insight into the various astrological signs and how they can get out of balance and also how we can help them come back into alignment. Sarah, Noosaville, Australia

Lightly entertaining, inspiring and informative. Jeannie, Nambour, Qld, Australia

Thank you Linn for your wonderful presentation of Astrology and ABFE. I am new to Bush Flowers and found myself wanting to know more. You are a truly inspiring teacher. Lisa, Tewantin, Australia

Thank you Linn – you have provided some valuable information that can be easily applied to selecting an essence. Kellie, Noosa, Australia

I enjoyed exploring traits that were in balance and out of balance and ways to remedy them in a very gentle fashion. Lorraine, Sunshine Coast, Australia

Linn has been an inspiring and a wonderful lecturer. This workshop helped to open up a greater understanding of other personalities, and how the Bush Essences can help and be used with this modality. Dianne, Home Duties, NSW, Australia

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The Happy Healthy Kids course runs over one day, and you do not need to have ever used an Essence or attended any other ABFE workshops to attend.

If you have personal or professional contact with children, the Happy Healthy Kids course aims to assist you to support those children to heal and grow to their full potential using Australian Bush Flower Essences.

Many participants also find the Happy Healthy Kids course to be profoundly healing for their own inner child,

The main topics covered is this workshop are:

• The metaphysical aspects of children, why and how they incarnate and why they choose their parents

• The new generation of children – the bridging generation – Indigoes and Crystals

• The role of parents to enhance the full development of the child

• Developmental stages of children from conception to 12 with associated issues

• The birth experience – and emotional consequences thereof

• Enhancing learning skills

• School issues – Starting school, bullying, peer pressure, developing social skills

• Specific illnesses – eczema, asthma, allergies etc

• Understanding children through Numerology (if with Ian White) or Astrology (if with Linn Wiggins)

• Sleep problems

• Toilet training

• Accidents, bumps and bruises

• Open forum and question time

Click here to see when Linn is next teaching this workshop near you.

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