18 hour Course • Level 1 (Brought to you by Nemeton Wellness Collective & AOTSS)
Course Logistics
What:
18 hour in-person Herbal First Aid Course – over 3 Saturdays in July, Aug & Sept.
(May add a Hybrid component (Live / Video Recorded)
Where:
Held at Nemeton (in Endicott / Owego NY). (Once registered, an address will be sent.)
When:
Saturday, July 26th – 10a-6p
Saturday, August 23rd – 10a-6p
Saturday, Sept 27th – 10a-6p
Sustenance:
Fresh water onsite. Please bring a drinking vessel.
Bring your own lunch, or we can plan a potluck as a group.
Camping”
Camping is an option if desired on either end – before and after training. especially for those who want pre-arranged 1:1 time with Raine, more time On-Mtn, to share in an herbal hot tub soak, and or Community time around a fire, etc. Please let us know of this interest ahead of time; otherwise, we will assume you are arriving and departing as scheduled.
Please see further down for host logistics.
Exchange:
$300 for the whole course; or $100 per Saturday. (There is some room for various kinds of equal exchange. Please inquire.) *Minimum of 5 registered participants needed in order to run this course*
Certificate of Completion:
Upon completion of the course, you will be given a Certificate of Completion, including hours and general subject matters. (If you miss a class or can’t make one, you could watch the video, answer a list of open book questions and do the practicum pieces in person in some way or pick up that class you missed the next time its offered and still finish your Certificate that way.)
Ongoing Support:
Apothecary Open Hours for questions, scenarios, and more – 90 minutes, two Friday evenings (or other nights we choose) per month through September. (See Calendar)
Learning to care for our own, is such an essential need; and the WAY we proceed is equally important. For it’s not just about taking care of someone (doing it for them); it’s about empowering them into their own healing. Without learning the causes and solutions for ourselves, we are invariably going to meet that same problem again and again, in different trajectories.
Join me, Raine E, Ford of Mountain Woman Medicine, on this 3 day, information-intensive journey. Through deep discussions and hands-on opportunities, we will learn some of the many methods to use plants as medicine for common discomforts and emergencies, while supporting all levels of wellbeing.
I bring a weaving between traditional and modern modes, between holistic and medical models, and between emergency and sustainability. Exquisite Self-Care is the goal, while pausing to pursue at least three aspects to every challenge – Person, Plant, and Problem.
Goals of the Class:
Discussing roughly 45 First Aid Plants, Distinguishing/Diagnosing common Ailments, choosing the right plant for the issue. With a focus on Nervous System Support, (Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma) Respiratory, and GI Tract.
You can expect:
That we will cover about 6 hours of class material each day and that we will do our best to stay on time and on topic while making room for different modalities of learning. This will be a mix of notes, lectures, demonstration, hands on skill building & scenarios.
[Generally speaking, we will not be going in-depth on the Medicine Making aspect, as that is its own deep science and course. If there is expressed interesst and we set aside time outside of class, we may have a quick ‘tincture making and herbal mathematics in the apothecary’ segment.
It would likely be a weekend where we already have class and it would be a Friday evening or a Saturday morning mini-delve.]
Syllabus:
Subject to change & shifting as needed.
July Class
Session 1: Setting the Stage
Thinking like a Clinician; Language in the Apothecary; Brief Herbal Energetics; Apothecary Chart; Emergency Triage.
Session 2: Holistic Assessment Intro, Skin – Our Largest Organ
Shock, Wounds, Bites, Scratches, Stings, Punctures, Bleeding, Burns, Rashes, Scabies, Lice, Sunburns.
August Class
Session 3: Ears, Eyes, Teeth & Musculoskeletal.
Sprains, Strains, Broken Bones, Tendons, Ligaments, Myofascial, Earaches, Eye Irritations.
Session 4: Respiratory, Brain/Central Nervous System.
Colds, Flu, Allergies, Shock/Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Coughs, Sore Throats.
September Class
Session 5: Nervous System.
Anxiety/Insomnia, Depression, Emotional Crises.
Session 6: Misc, Scenarios.
Fever/Chills, Pain, Headaches, Lethargy/Hangovers, Menstrual Cramps, Toothaches, Bacterial & Viral Infections (invasive plants), Gastrointestinal, Urogenital, Upset Stomach, Nausea/Vomiting, Constipations, Diarrhea. Urinary Tract Infections, Yeast Infections.
*** There are extensive digital notes (80+ pages) provided with this course. If you want a printed copy, they are $50 each (for cost of printing) and will need 2 weeks advance notice from the class you’d like to pick them up at.
FAQ
Can I take the course in parts or switch to online at a point?
This is a course you can take in section if needed. (Meaning you could simply choose to come to only 1 day because those are the topics you want or have the time to delve into.) If you are interested in the Certificate of Completion component then you’d need to take all the sections and present yourself for the practicum aspect. (That could be at the course On-Mtn or at an event that we mutually attend)
What are the community components?
Shared experiences, stories, meals, ongoing connection in the Nemeton Server, an opportunity to be invited to aspects of Nemeton Wellness Collective.
This is also a point of entry for Herbal Pathprenticeships with Raine On-Mtn and/or at Events. Please inquire if you are interested. (There is an interview process.)
Logistics of Hosting Site
For Nemeton – The Mountain:
- Accommodations: If staying overnight, there are a few options: Sleeping in your vehicle; pitching your tent; sleeping on a pullout bed in the Community Space (shared space).
- Mountain amenities listed below.
- Join Our Discord (Link below): Once you register with the link below, complete the Mountain’s Visitors form and join the MWM & Nemeton Community Discord platform. You will be added to a private channel that will contain further event information; a place for event communication; and access to folders containing digital notes and class audios. Those onsite for camping will be added to a “Sanctuary” Channel while your here, as this helps the whole of the Mtn Crew be able to hear and respond if there are any issues.
Mountain Amenities
- Fresh well water in igloos or at the water hydrant.
- Electricity in the Community Space to charge small items
(Most cell phones can find some signal here) - Rice & Dhal provided on Saturday. Otherwise, bring food potluck-style.
- There is a Community Kitchen available for use in the Community Space, it has a small oven, stove top & electric kettle for water.
- Shower in the greenhouse (please bring biodegradable soap & towel)
- Outhouse for #2 (Pee in the woods)
- Paths and private beautiful Sacred Spaces for rest and decompression.
Items to consider bringing / Keeping track of while your here.
For the Training, consider bringing:
- Please invest in a 3-ring binder for organizing handouts. It is advised to keep a notebook and pen handy to jot down notes, thoughts, and questions as they arise during the class. You may also bring a voice recorder if that is easier.
- Day bag or hip pouch/belt for carrying personal items (bug repellent, journal and pen, water bottle, something to fiddle in your fingers, a knife, flashlight, a warm layer, hankie, etc.)
- Notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters, voice recorder (a 3 ring binder of notes offered upon arrival)
- Water vessel AND a hot drinks vessel, bowl, and spoon
- Personal snack and morning beverages
If camping, consider:
- Tent/ground tarp, cot,or bed roll, blanket/sleeping bag, pillow
- Warm clothes, rain gear, extra clothes, and cold night clothes
- A towel and washcloth
- Personal toiletries and any medications/daily items
- Personal First Aid Kit (with a mirror for tick checks)
Registration Process
Registration Link: This secures your seat and acts as your ticket. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BIHPuEGCneywY1HagqFFHx1YNI0dmNOB1L0EYvIYths/edit
Nemeton Visitors Form: Complete and submit – One Time Only. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KdvjKSJeofHQ3IEYRCCyM71sLINtnR3OX_2rJWSNsiU/edit
Discord Link & Instructions: This platform is our primary source of digital communications.
Step 1: Download App
Step 2: Create Account
Step 3: Save Login Information
Step 4: Click Link https://discord.gg/v9sjCrGRAt
Whats App: If you are experiencing challenges with navigating Discord, please let me know. We may also end up simply using WhatsApp if that’s easier for everyone.
Click here to join us in Whats App. (You can also come here to ask questions)
Bio: Raine E. Ford of Mountain Woman Medicine & Nemeton (She / They).
A Mountain Woman, Clinical Herbalist / Apothecarian, xParamedic, Community Wellness Guidian, Rupture Repair Specialist & System Builder.
An EdgeWalker walking hand in hand with Shadows & Light, Healer & Warrior, Space Holder & Catalyst, towards a more sustainable future for ourselves & the coming generations.
Dedicated to the realms of InnerCartography, Community Herbalism, TouchStones, Guardianship Training, Rupture Repair, Ritual / Ceremony / Fire Tribe work, which she passionately shares through Alchemy Of The Seasons School (AOTSS).🌱🎩♥️🐾
When it comes to herbs: I started my journey over 20 years ago training, with others and in self-study, as a Wildcrafting Clinical Herbalist, Paramedic EMT, and Firefighter. I enjoy blending clinical mindedness and ancient methods to teach simple, efficient, and effective techniques for balancing Wellness when out of alignment.
*80% of the time I teach and use locally-harvested plants from the NorthEastern USA area.
For more about Raine, visit : www.mountainwomanmedicine.com 🌱🎩♥️🐾
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