Participants share their experiences...
Feedback: Clinical Training Course:
February 1999
Leon du Plessis, South Africa:
Very organized, structured way of case taking. A really practical course, which gives better insight into the study of the Materia Medica. It gave good practice in case taking. The course gave me much more than I had expected. I have gained tremendous confidence. I have learned more in three weeks than what I learned in 5 years at the college, especially the case taking, analysis, practical prescribing.
Mary Cawley, Ireland :
Lectures and clinical cases are very good for both lecturers. A major stimulus for any progress with homeopathy. Now I have renewed my interest in interest in homeopathy. The course was really very interesting. Overall I have learned a lot.
The course itself is very well designed to cover the very important basics of homeopathy. Thank you for your guidance and care.
Anne Mari Klarin, Sweden :
What I learned is to take a case systematically. Reflecting more on what do they really mean. Not to have fixed ideas about any remedy. Reflecting on what the patient is telling you. Not take causation for granted. I really appreciate Dr. Shah couple as teachers. They helped me sort my thoughts out.
To pick out the most important symptoms. I also learned a lot about acute treatment from Dr. Rupal Shah. She differentiated the remedies in a very understandable way. A lot of "homeopathic thoughts" having in the air have been confirmed or false. A lot of fixed ideas have started to get away from my mind.
I expected a lot of this course, and I am not disappointed at all. You are a good pedagogue taking everything basically step to step, even if some of us are a little life too eager and impatient, asking questions "too early".
Lots of things I have been thinking of having " fallen on its place". You are an explainer and pedagogue. The examples of the fights, crime, police, ministers, etc. were interesting and have helped me to understand the basic applications. I am really thankful and excited about all the knowledge and experience. You have shared with us, I have learned a lot about acute cases, and to handle acute cases, I was not really sure about that three weeks ago. This was indeed an intense course.
Dr. Vinnikov Vladimir, Russia
I learned some treasure hints for my practice and especially for my teaching practice. During the course I practical hints on Repertorisation, lots of hints in philosophy that influenced my thinking process.
Janet Westling, Sweden:
I learned a lot on case taking, how to put it down on paper as well as how to "meet" the patient. Give space, what questions to ask, etc.
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere in the clinic, interesting discussions. I feel relaxed to speak "in class". I feel that I will have great help with what I've learned so far.
Not to take everything the patient says as being "the truth " , but to always find out why he's doing this or that. The importance of prescribing on the balanced totality. The Concept of Facets was very useful and an important reminder of not having fixed ideas about remedies. We must focus on what is there and leave out the rest. The "flow" of the Phenomenon approach is a great help.
The overall experience has been very positive. We have learned a lot of essential basic things that have not been included in my previous education. Case taking, potencies, finding out what's important in a case. I feel that I've got a big " push " forward.
Elana Cossever, Canada :
A much easier method of case taking. A more practical application of homeopathy. Homeopathy can become simpler than I thought possible. It just requires a sharp mind and lots of studies.
Grethel Rokman, Sweden:
What I learned in the course is the way to take a case, analysis, understand rubrics. A lot of cases are common and uncommon. The course contains basic applications. A Well-structured course. Refreshing study of the remedies. A truly great experience to boost the practice.
Ian Harris, England:
The logical structure of case taking, definitely more structured, user-friendly to which I was accustomed. Use of repertory as key to open up cases. Interesting features about certain remedies. Practical clues for remedies. Really a practice orientation course.
Now, I have some heat to put on my skeleton. Improved repertorial familiarity. Structured with more effective case taking. Exposure to a different variety of cases and pathology. An interactive and intellectually stimulating homeopathic experience.
Dr. Marijan Montani, Croatia :
Organizing the case taking, evaluation of symptoms. Many details of repertory. Many useful clinical tips. The principle of repetition of the remedy. Some structured understanding of the potency selection and clinical applications. Almost all fields of homeopathy are covered. A very systematic and practical approach to homeopathy. The course gives a deeper insight into homeopathy and also helps in practical therapeutics.
An excellent approach to the treatment of cases with distinct pathology. A most useful understanding of how to use the repertory. A wonderful system for choosing the potency and repetition.
Helene Piper, Sweden :
This course has made a lot of things clearer to me. I think your "ascending " learning that you being with the basics to take a case and end with miasm was very good for the understanding of homeopathy. I am grateful for your help in my containing work as a homeopath. I feel more confident as a homeopath.