Collective Consultations
Do you long for an intimate space where individual self-care and collective healing meet?
Modeled after community acupuncture and group therapy, Collective Consultations are a way to access a clinical herbalist at a lower cost, while also benefiting from the wisdom of the group. I believe the culture of individualism and isolation disrupts possibilities for healing. More is possible when we heal together!
How it works: a group of 6-8 people interested in using herbs to support digestive health meet biweekly (3 times in 6 weeks) with clinical herbalist Kelly McCarthy (me!). Each week, we’ll dive into a key aspect of supporting chronic GI issues. You will be guided to reflect on how you are already taking care of yourself, what additional support you need, and how to take concrete steps towards integrating using herbs, food that works for you, and other simple changes. Everyone is invited to share, witness, and offer support.
I won’t recommend any restrictive diets, or talk that much about food. Radically changing the diet is usually my last strategy when supporting people with chronic GI issues. There's so much else we can try first!
What’s included:
When we finish you will:
You’ll benefit from this if:
This is not a great fit if:
Cost
Early Bird: $210, sign up by Feb 27, 2024
Regular: $250
Dates
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm EST
March 13
March 27
April 10
Location
Zoom, baby.
Registration
Registration is open to anyone in the US.
How it works: a group of 6-8 people interested in using herbs to support digestive health meet biweekly (3 times in 6 weeks) with clinical herbalist Kelly McCarthy (me!). Each week, we’ll dive into a key aspect of supporting chronic GI issues. You will be guided to reflect on how you are already taking care of yourself, what additional support you need, and how to take concrete steps towards integrating using herbs, food that works for you, and other simple changes. Everyone is invited to share, witness, and offer support.
I won’t recommend any restrictive diets, or talk that much about food. Radically changing the diet is usually my last strategy when supporting people with chronic GI issues. There's so much else we can try first!
What’s included:
- 6 weeks worth of custom herbal formulas (valued around $100)
- 3 online group herbal consultations, meeting for about 1.5 hours each week
- Herbal basics videos about using herbal medicine at home
When we finish you will:
- Know how to manage common IBS symptoms using herbs
- Know how to reduce the frequency of IBS flares-ups
- Have a plan for what to do when you’re having a flare-up
- Understand more about the physiological symptoms and underlying causes of IBS
- Be connected to a small group of people interested in collective healing and supporting themselves with herbs
You’ll benefit from this if:
- You have IBS and are interested in trying a more holistic approach
- You don’t know if you have IBS, but you have digestive issues that don’t seem to be related to the food you eat and / or might be related to stress
- There is room in your life to offer self-care, make some changes, and slow down just a little bit
This is not a great fit if:
- You have Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or another inflammatory bowel disease. Herbs can help A LOT with these, but you’ll benefit from more individualized attention, like an herbal consultation.
- This is a particularly busy time in your life and you won’t have the bandwidth to make changes. It’s only about 5 minutes per day of actual time, but if that idea of changing your routine sounds stressful right now, there’s no scarcity, this offering will happen again.
- You can’t attend 1 or more of the sessions. This container is designed for active participation and sessions won’t be recorded.
Cost
Early Bird: $210, sign up by Feb 27, 2024
Regular: $250
Dates
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm EST
March 13
March 27
April 10
Location
Zoom, baby.
Registration
Registration is open to anyone in the US.
Thanks to Gina Badger of Longspell Herbs for her Group Spells idea that deeply informed this offering. Glad to be in relationship with you Gina, thanks for sharing your vision with me!