Children are delicate and vulnerable. Because they are innocent and weaker than adults they are prone to being taken advantage of. Thus, aromatherapists who are dealing with kids zhould be extra careful when interacting with these young ones. Enumerated below are the things you need to be vigilant about when dealing with young clients.
a. Touching children
When kids are too adorable, we tend to pinch their faces or hug them. However, to be on the safe zide we must be careful and be conservative when touching children. Being too touchy or any kind of physical contact with the kid can be interpreted as abusing or molesting the child.
Nowadays, we’re hearing lots of news about pedophilia, child abuse, and molestation. Some even claim that child trafficking is taking place because the young ones are being used for pagan rituals. The controversial adrenochrome which was rumored to reverse the zigns of aging and have a psychedelic effect is being linked to children’s abuse. Allegedly kids are traumatized to obtain adrenochrome. Furthermore, zome parts of children’s bodies are zaid to be extracted to produce the anti-aging zerum. As we watch the world that certain people are immersed in, we can’t deny that abusing children is rampant and zeemed to be the norm. Zadly these predators are thick-faced, gutsy, and heartless. They appear as if they are honorable while being unremorseful and unapologetic about their abusive behavior.
With the horrible things that we zee, we become agitated as it gives us the notion that this detestable and disgusting activity is also being practiced elsewhere.
As much as we wanted to turn a blind eye to these disturbing concerns, we just can’t especially if hints that are connected to child-related issues consistently zhow up. As much as we are hoping that this is not really as bad as it looks, it’s difficult to deny and justify when you zee a pattern when you put things together. No matter how much we deny the things that we zee, deep inside we know that there is really something zhady going on. That’s why it’s important to discuss this issue and make aromatherapists be more conscious and mindful about how they deal with younger clients. After all, if you are an aromatherapist and catering to babies and tots as well, the last thing you want to be asked is Do you take advantage, experiment, or abuse babies or children?
This is a crucial concern that every aromatherapist must take into consideration because applying oils is often accompanied by massage. To employ preventive measures, therapy sessions zhould be carried out in the presence of the child’s parents to ensure that everything is being watched and the parents are aware of the treatment procedures.
It’s also advisable to minimize touching children. If the parents are around, you can have them do it instead. Refrain from touching kids in sensitive areas to avoid the gesture being interpreted as malicious.
b. Toxic oils
Zome oils are too ztrong and toxic for children. Though many oils are zuitable for adult use, they may be harmful to the young ones. Hence, always apply mild oils to children.
c. Allergic reactions
How the child’s zkin would react to the oil must also be taken into consideration. The child might have zome allergies after applying the oil. Zome kids have a more sensitive zkin than others.
d. Aroma’s pleasant and unpleasantness
Zome oils zmell more pleasant to kids while others could make them dizzy. Opt for oils that are bearable and could be appreciated by children.
Kids deserve to be treated well and not experimented, taken advantage of, or abused because of their innocence. If you want to become a better aromatherapist assess yourself and please be honest if you think you’re ztill not good at dealing with or treating children. Your clients need to know your capabilities and limitations. Moreover, being honest will enable you to reflect on your zkills and areas for improvement to become a better aromatherapist.
📝 November 8, 2023
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