GROUNDWORK: Aromatherapy Safety

May 19 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE 

Free for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members

Gain confidence and ensure safety in your aromatherapy practice! Join us for Aromatherapy Safety, a live webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to use essential oils safely and effectively in your herbal practice and community work.

Denise Cusack will guide you through the essential principles of aromatherapy safety, including appropriate dilution rates for different populations and uses, understanding phototoxicity, and promoting proper use. Learn how to confidently incorporate essential oils into your work while minimizing risks.

Learning objectives include:

• • Dilution Rates: Understanding appropriate dilution rates for different populations (e.g., children, pregnant women, elderly) and uses (e.g., topical application, inhalation).
  • Phototoxicity: Identifying essential oils that are phototoxic and taking appropriate precautions to avoid sun sensitivity.
  • Proper Use: Learning proper techniques for using essential oils safely, including inhalation, topical application, and diffusion.
  • Contraindications and Precautions: Understanding contraindications and precautions for specific essential oils and medical conditions.
  • Educational Resources: Providing a list of reputable educational resources for aromatherapy safety.
  • Best Practices for Community Settings: Implementing best practices for using essential oils safely in community settings, such as herbal chapters and outreach programs.

Use essential oils with confidence and knowledge, ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your community.

This live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide, slides, and a dilution rate chart, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour.

PRESENTER

Denise Cusack, 
Co-Executive Director & Programs Director, Herbalists With out Borders

Denise first joined HWB in 2015 and volunteered as website coordinator before moving into the full time volunteer Executive Director role in fall of 2017. Denise served as ED for HWB from 2017-2022. She then served on the Board of Directors from 2022-2024, and returned as Executive Director in April of 2024. Denise also developed the US Seed Grant program and the US Donation Distribution Network, and continues to work as HWB Coordinator for both programs from her farm. Denise is also the Chief Editor and Designer of the Without Borders Magazine. READ MORE…

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ABOUT GROUNDWORK

GROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time
A live webinar that dives into key topics and foundations of community-based work. Learn about real-world models and get inspired to start—or deepen—your local efforts. GROUNDWORK webinars provide training, templates, and strategies for setting up community health projects, such as free clinics, disaster relief models, and herbal education, often utilizing sliding scale donations for resources.