Hi, I'm wondering if you might have some views/thoughts on essences that might be particularly helpful for children dealing with the impact of a parent with cancer ( or any life threatening disease ). I have been struck by a couple of situations where there may not be much opportunity for children to share their feelings and yet they are acutely aware that something is amiss.Thanks in anticipation.
There are probably many other situations when a child is acutely aware of tensions or unspoken issues and could feel very insecure about their place the world they know - the family. There are some wonderful Essences for children who respond very quickly to their positive subtle support.
Firstly there are the Wild Child Essences. They come individually or in a combination called Balanced Child. There are 6 individual essences, all of which could be useful, but especially I think of Elephant Calf for the child who is scared or anxious and needs a sense of being protected with the wider family looking after them. Then there is Wolf Pup for when there is some sort
of emotional turbulence happening in the family and the child feels disorientated, maybe unsure of where they now belong, how it all fits together – so this essence promotes a sense of knowing that I matter too, that I belong and I know my place in the world. I’d look at Bear Cub too which helps a child connect with how they feel, express themselves and have their feelings honoured by the adults around them. And lastly Dolphin Calf which is the one for bonding with especially the mother, but also father, where that bond is disturbed or broken. Here is a link to the Wild Childs on the website.
Then there are the Indigo Essences which are also especially for children. They are made from gems/minerals and there are a few to choose from, apart from the ones mentioned here. In the combinations I would consider Happy, Invisible Friend or The Works (which is like the Rescue Remedy in this range). This is the link.
In the Indigo individuals I would look at Chrysocolla-gem-Silica and Azurite – of course others may grab you more – depends on the situation. Click here.
I would also consider any of the Rescue formulas in each range, which are essentially for keeping the person calm, centred, balanced and grounded while whatever is going on around them. Some of them come in both sprays and drops. Bush – Emergency Essence; Alaskan – Soul Support; Wild Earth Animal – Saved by the Animals; Bailey – Shock and Trauma (also Grief combination to consider); LightBringer – Light Support; Healing Herbs – Five Flower.
