Self-test: Is the "Bach Flowers (Certified)" course the right one for me?

Bach flower therapists: What does their everyday work look like?

Bach flower therapists often work in their own practice, where they use Bach flowers as a complementary method to other naturopathic treatments.

First of all, the Bach flower therapists gain a personal impression of their clients. The exact clarification of the current condition and personality is a prerequisite for drawing up a treatment plan. With their extensive knowledge of the individual Bach flowers and their effects, they can determine the appropriate flowers and inform those being treated about their properties and effects.

For more complex difficulties, they create a personalized Bach flower mixture and advise the client on the possible dosages, effects and other support options.

Target group and skills: Who is the Bach Flower Training course suitable for? What qualities and skills are required?

The following target groups are addressed with training in Bach Flower Remedies:

• People who are interested in the applications of flower essences and would like to use them on themselves and in their immediate environment
• Trained naturopaths or complementary therapists who would like to undergo further training
• People who would like to become self-employed as Bach flower therapists

The following qualities are required for successful work as a Bach Flower Therapist:

• Interest in psychological issues
• Enjoy working in an advisory capacity
• Interest in herbal and energetic healing methods
• for your own practice: economic skills to run a business

Prerequisites for admission to Bach flower training (cert.):

As a rule, Bach flower training is open to all interested persons. No specific previous training or professional experience is required.

Some schools require the following points for admission:

• Age of majority
• Apprenticeship qualification with Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma) or several years of professional experience
• good knowledge of German

Subject matter and content of continuing education, further training

The subject matter of Bach flower training courses is determined independently by the schools and can therefore vary. The following topics are often covered in the course:

• Bach Flowers Introduction / Basics
• 7 States of mind
• Production of Bach flowers
• 38 Bach flowers and their personality types
• Emergency drops and their areas of application
• Dr. Bach and his philosophy
• Introduction to the various clinical pictures
• Preparation and use of Bach flowers / mixtures
• (Duration of) taking the Bach flowers
• Therapy for children, adults and animals
• Conduct a consultation (anamnesis, selection of the right flower, consultation protocol)
• Legal aspects of handling Bach flower essences

Costs and financing of continuing education, further training

How much a Bach flower training course costs is determined by the schools themselves. The costs can therefore vary from provider to provider.

You can expect the following costs for basic specialist training:

• Course feesBetween CHF 600 and CHF 1,000, which usually also includes theExamination feeincluded.
• Some providers requireExtra costsfor training materials.

Find out about the actual costs directly from the provider of your choice.

Course structure, duration of study, training options, teaching format and learning effort

Bach flower training courses are usuallypart-timedesigned andmodularstructured. This means that each module is taken and completed individually.

The duration of specialist courses in the field of Bach flower remedies varies greatly and depends on the provider, range and level: As a rule, the courses lastbetween a few days and several months.

If you are planning toto register with EMR and ASCA using the Bach Flower Therapy methodso that theHealth insurance companiesrecognize you as a Bach flower therapist and contribute to your treatment costs, you must ensure that your training is sufficient:

• To register with theASCAyour Bach Flower Remedies training must comprise at least 70 hours of tuition; you must also prove that you have at least 150 hours of training in basic medical principles.
• At theEMRonly doctors and federally certified naturopaths can register with the Bach Flower Method.

When the lessons take placethe schools decide independently. There are courses where lessons are offered two days a week and on selected Saturdays. Others only offer lessons one day a week. Others also offer intensive variants.

The training usually takes place in theClassroom teachingtake place. However, there are also schools that offer online courses.

For thePreparation and follow-upYou should allow enough time for the lessons and self-learning time - how much depends on your previous knowledge, working style and learning speed. We recommend that you allow at least 4-6 hours per week as a precaution.

Degree, diploma and title

Those who have successfully passed all modules of the Bach flower training course are admitted to the final examination.

The final examination is conducted by your personal teacher and serves to test your confidence in handling and using the flower essences.

Diploma and title

Successful graduates receive a school certificate / diploma from the respective school: "Bach Flower Therapist [name of school]" or "Graduate Bach Flower Therapist [name of school]".