Educação & Humanidades

The safe use of aromatherapy in daily life

CURSO

In-person

Target Audience

This extension course is aimed at anyone who wishes to learn about or expand their knowledge of essential oils and their use in improving quality of life in daily situations.

Justification

Aromatherapy is an ancient therapy that utilizes the sense of smell and the properties of essential oils extracted from aromatic plants. Essential oils are volatile substances that contain the active principles of plants and can act on the body and mind in a holistic manner.

In this course, you will learn about the history, concepts, and applications of aromatherapy, as well as the characteristics, indications, and methods of use of the main essential oils. You will also learn how to choose, store, and handle essential oils safely and effectively.

General Objective

Specific Objectives

To provide knowledge about some essential oils and their potential uses in daily life to improve quality of life.

Course Content

[title-dropdown] Module 1 - History of essential oils. Defining what essential oils are. A bit of chemistry and botany of the essential oils chosen for the course. Scientific research and the effectiveness of using essential oils in certain conditions to improve quality of life, such as: stress, anxiety, depressive states, skin care, improvement of sleep quality, among others. How to safely use the essential oils selected for the course. Safer methods of use and applications of essential oils. [/title-dropdown]

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History of essential oils.
Defining what essential oils are.
A bit of chemistry and botany of the essential oils chosen for the course.
Scientific research and the effectiveness of using essential oils in certain conditions to improve quality of life, such as: stress, anxiety, depressive states, skin care, improvement of sleep quality, among others.
How to safely use the essential oils selected for the course.
Safer methods of use and applications of essential oils.

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Ministrante

Prof. Ma. Elenice Sais

Holds a degree in PSYCHOLOGY from the Universidade da Região da Campanha (1995). Postgraduate degree in Teaching Methodology and Higher Education from UNESC - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Currently a guest professor at the UNIVERSIDADE INTERNACIONAL DA PAZ - UNIPAZ and a professor in the Psychology program at UNESC - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Trained in Psychodrama and Systemic Family and Couple Sociodrama at CEPPA - Centro de Estudos em Psicodrama de Porto Alegre - RS. Holds a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences from UNESC - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense - with an emphasis on Education, Sustainability, and Integral Education Practices. Has experience in Clinical and Educational Psychology. Integrative therapist affiliated with ABRATH (Brazilian Association of Holistic Therapists).

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