Communique' June 23, 2020

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 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JUNE NEW CCHs! Amy Baglivio, CCH Stacy Blaisdell, CCH Jenna Dodge, CCH Christina Donka, CCH Christine Gregory, CCH Bonnie Hamilton, CCH Suesan Johnson, CCH Damaris Kiser, CCH Madhure Kumar, CCH Denise LaFlamme, CCH Nutan Mangla, CCH Sue Meyer, CCH Izolda Petakov, CCH Margo (Nina) Sabra, CCH David Shein, CCH Celeste Skousen, CCH

STUDY GROUPS Throughout this year, we have featured ideas about how to promote homeopathy beyond your practice. This month we focus on Study Groups, an activity that many of us left behind in school. Read how Study Groups are an important Homeopathy in Action outreach for learning, practicing and supporting homeopathy. The three featured CCHs share their study group experiences and how both leader and participant benefit from the learning interactions.

RAQUEL BLECH, CCH  "I was introduced to study groups while training to be a homeopath at the Institute of Classical Homeopathy (ICH), and I have benefited from them on many levels ever since." "I started my own study group a few years ago when I announced to my ICH students that I would no longer be able to teach them. They suggested that I lead a monthly private class, I agreed, and I have been leading the class ever since. All of the students are now homeopaths."   "The study group started as a platform to ask questions and practice the use of the repertories. It then progressed to discussions about various subjects related to the homeopathic practice, particularly complex cases, acute cases and remedy differentiation. It has also served as a support group to share the difficulties and challenges we experience as homeopaths."    "At each study group we choose to discuss a few of the following topics: Questions about difficult cases My new case presentations at each class for the students to work out and bring their workings to the next class Discussions about acute cases/pandemics, especially during the current crisis Remedy study and comparisons" "We speak the same language and support each other in order to be effective and professional homeopaths. In this way, we can help as many people as possible."

AFREEN KAZI, BHMS, CCH “Homeopathy Delaware, a study group in Newark, Delaware, conducts informal, interactive meetings educating the participants on how to use homeopathy at home. We also have participants from tri-state New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Homeopaths come here to speak on various topics.” “I initially started attending these meetings just to be connected with homeopathy in every way I can and soon I was a part of the teaching team because we teach and learn homeopathy here. To help spread the word about our group happenings, our study group has its own website.” “Being part of a study group has helped us understand how people are desperate to use homeopathic medicines for minor illnesses on their family, friends and pets. We also had an opportunity recently to promote homeopathy through a health fair at a religious center and at YMCA during their Wellness Week. The study group has given me an opportunity to be connected with fellow homeopaths around me. I think we all should be involved in one to spread the positivity of homeopathy.”

GRETCHEN THEVENAU, LAc, CHC “ Teaching isn’t for everyone and knowing how to facilitate rather than teach is better in the [study group] setting. We want to give people trust and confidence to use the remedies, not make them feel like they’re in school!”  "Our study group stays organized through the website Meetup. I can post topics, links, time and location, which are sent out to members. The main purpose is to help home- prescribers shift their paradigm to homœopathic thinking and how to approach their decisions for choosing a remedy. I spend time answering questions, discussing a concept of my choice, and a common ailment with remedies most often in kits, and rubrics, especially, Generals. It is extremely rewarding!"

Homeopathy in Action: Seven Ways to Promote Homeopathy Beyond Your Practice If you missed the CHC's presentation at JAHC, we’ve included the slides here.

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CHC SCAVENGER HUNT Open Now through June 26 Thank you for stopping by the CHC virtual exhibit during JAHC 2020! If you didn’t have a chance to visit, the exhibit is being held open until June 26. There’s a lot of great information hidden in this fun interaction. Click map to enter. Scavenger Hunt Drawing Winners Michelle Tucker - No-Fee Exam Application ($35 value) Florida Homeopathic Society - One-Month Communique Ad ($50 value) Yan Yamamoto, CCH - $50-off Recertification Fee

CONGRATULATIONS! The Hub congratulates Kathleen Scheible, CCH , for receiving the Henry N. Williams Professional Service Award at JAHC 2020! Kathleen’s classes on community building and service organizations are a valuable addition to the Hub training library. Thank you, Kathleen, for your dedication to our community!

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