As we continue to move through these uncertain times, expanding our toolkits for coping with stress and grief appears more necessary than ever. While we are capable of continuously adapting to stress in our world, it is no secret that chronic stress can take a toll on our health. In this class we will discuss how manifestations of stress can impact our sense of well-being and explore some easily accessible herbs for soothing the body and mind. Topics will include basic physiologic impacts of stress on the body, herbs for stress and anxiety support, and basic medicine-making practices. This class is for all levels and experiences, no previous knowledge of herbal medicine is required.

Instructor(s): Sarah Shaw

Hillside Botanicals, www.hillsidebotanicals.com

Instructor Bio: Originally from the Finger Lakes Region of Central Vermont, Sarah is a clinical herbalist and organic medicinal herb farmer in Randolph, VT. She is a graduate of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism's clinical herbalism training, an advanced program that includes clinical experience and extensive training in Western herbal traditions, anatomy and physiology, traditional Chinese medicine, phytochemistry, and herbal formulation. Sarah is also the cofounder and owner of Hillside Botanicals, a certified organic hemp and medicinal herb farm and product manufacturer located in Randolph.

Number of Sessions: This group meets one time.

Materials to Have Prepared: N/A

Restrictions or Requirements: N/A

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