| Holistic education is a hot topic these days. From | | | | classes, day classes, weekend classes? Do they want |
| holistic schools to holistic certification programs, there | | | | more self-study? It is important to review this before |
| are seemingly endless opportunities for obtaining holistic | | | | looking at schools to save time in the school selecting |
| training. But which one is right for you and how do you | | | | process. |
| choose? | | | | 3) Next we look at the format or formats that the |
| When I work with a client looking for holistic education, | | | | student might prefer. Do they want to learn in-person, |
| we usually focus on 3 things: | | | | are they more comfortable with teleclasses(and will |
| 1) What do they want to learn? This means more than | | | | they learn what they need in a teleclass as some |
| simply 'acupuncture' or 'homeopathy'. It means | | | | holistic courses include hands on work), would they like |
| understanding the type of information you want to | | | | a more experiential program or are they more of a |
| obtain and how you will use it. For example, if you are | | | | book learner and also do they want to work with a |
| an MD interested in learning more about herbs to see | | | | college type atmosphere or more of a small group |
| if you want to use them in your practice, you may | | | | format. |
| want to start with a weekend herbal program to learn | | | | Once you've determined the above, you are ready to |
| the basics. On the other hand, if you know you want | | | | begin exploring schools and their options. Take your |
| to work with individuals prescribing herbs, you'd | | | | time, ask the important questions and take a program |
| probably want to look at a natropathic or herbal | | | | that you will enjoy, not simply one that is the easiest or |
| certification program. | | | | least expensive. Enjoying your education is an |
| 2) Next we look at how they will fit school into their | | | | important part of the journey. Wishing you success in |
| schedule. For example, do they want to attend night | | | | your endeavors! |