Core topics:

• Review of basic olfaction
• The Cultural History of the Senses and Advanced Olfaction
• Understanding the Nervous and Endocrine systems
• Understanding the nature of stress and its overall impact on our health
• Psychoneuroimmunology - Aromatic medicine and Immunity
• Dynamic Blending Techniques for Emotional Well being
• Aromatherapy Clinic - Case studies

Upon successful completion of Aromas and the Mind
you will be able to:

• Explain and diagram the sense of smell.
• Define the terms: Memory based and Learned response..
• Discuss the role of the senses throughout history.
• Develop an understanding of the impact the senses have on health and culture..
• Examine the impact of ‘fragrance’ on natural aromas in public perception.
• Identify key structures of the limbic system and their functions..
• Explain the pathway of aroma molecule takes when inhaled.
• Discuss the implications of research articles on our understanding of olfaction and its potential in supporting health.
• Describe 6 disorders of olfaction.
• Discuss the general structure and functions of the endocrine and nervous system.
• Discuss the two branches of the Autonomic nervous system and their role in allostasis.
• Discuss the impact of stress on the Autonomic nervous system and its functions.
• Design an aromatic program for 4 common disorders of the nervous system.
• Relate the endocrine and nervous system to the sense of smell.
• Define the term Stress and provide three characteristics of.
• List and discuss 3 theories of stress.
• Explain the physiological and psychological responses to stress.
• Identify symptoms of stress.
• Understand the different types of stress.
• Discuss the importance of utilizing the senses to enhance the immune system.
• Develop an understanding of the correlation between the mind and body..
• Explore the development of the senses
• Discuss the theory of Morphology blending.
• Create an aromatic massage oil or synergy based upon the morphology
  blending technique.
• To perform a consultation with a focus on stress and emotional states.
• Create an aromatic program to support relaxation and emotional well-being.