Aromatherapy for Palliative Care and Bereavement

AROMATHERAPY FOR PALLIATIVE CARE AND BEREAVEMENT is taught by Jonathan Benavides, Marika, Fleri and Margo Fletcher, and includes online video training, downloadable PDF resources, as well as live (virtual) mentoring sessions.

With 50 hours of training, you'll be prepared to understand and support those experiencing loss in their lives. 

You'll also be able to join the virtual mentoring sessions for all future cohorts of this program!

UPGRADES INCLUDED! In addition to everything currently inside Aromatherapy for Palliative Care and Bereavement, you will gain access to any future updates to this program, so you're always getting the most relevant teachings from the experts. 

Qualify for Continuing Education Credits

We know how important it is to stay up to date on the most relevant and impactful knowledge in the field of aromatherapy. That's why we are proud to announce that the 50-hour Aromatherapy for Palliative Care and Bereavement course is eligible for CE credits with organizations listed below.

User-friendly Curriculum
[With 24/7 Access]

The Aromatherapy for Palliative Care and Bereavement curriculum is highly organized, user-friendly, and created with the utmost attention to detail.

Experience a state-of-the-art online platform that makes learning easy and fun.

Your course material is available 24/7, 365 days a year. No matter where you are and in what part of the world you live, your aromatherapy journey is always convenient and accessible.

Jonathan Benavides was a clinical aromatherapist and psychologist with a background in autism and communication disorders. After earning his psychology degree from Rijksuniversiteit Leiden in 1986, he specialized in these disorders. He later pursued advanced clinical aromatherapy studies in the UK. Since 2009, Jonathan has worked in the Netherlands' palliative home care system, providing care for the sick and dying.

Jonathan brings a caring approach to working with patients and families, drawing on his background in psychology and aromatherapy. He developed several therapeutic methods, including "Into the Tunnel" for autistic children (1987) and "Anointing, a spiritual seance" (2008). He is a Reiki Usui Shiki Ryoho Master, HEARTS (UK) teacher, anointer, coach, counsellor, and has taught and lectured internationally.

Jonathan also led Essentia Nobilis, an essential oil company. He contributed to aromatherapy by offering training, conducting research, and helping to develop new ways to combine complementary therapies with standard care.

Sadly, Jonathan passed away before the Aromatherapy for Palliative Care and Bereavement Program was launched. We appreciate all the work he put into making this in-depth program relatable, unique, and heart-based.

Marika Fleri has been practicing aromatherapy in Malta for over 20 years. She specializes in complementary therapy in oncology, palliative care, and with people with life-limiting illnesses.

Marika coordinated the National Cancer Platform, which brings together all Maltese non-government organizations working in the field of cancer. She also staffed a “one-stop shop” concept office at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Center for seven years. Marika was the hospital's clinical aromatherapist in residence, working with other healthcare professionals to offer an integrative, holistic approach to treatment.

She is a VTCT Tutor, Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer. Marika is also a cosmetics formulator.

She co-owns and co-manages AromaHub Malta with Lorraine Spiteri. AromaHub’s goal and mission is to be there for clients: "Come rain or shine, in health and sickness, come what may... every step of the way." Marika’s compassion and ability to connect with patients and their families help them cope with the deep loss and grief they face. Her support makes a difficult time a little easier.

Margo Fletcher is a Registered Aromatherapist and long-standing practicing member of the Canadian Association of Aromatherapy (CAOA). She has been providing aromatherapy support both through her private practice and also as a Hospice volunteer for the past 20 years.

Her knowledge of the sense of smell and how it’s designed to keep us safe in the world, combined with her deep understanding of the effects of grief and loss as a Hospice volunteer, led her to create the A Scented Space bereavement support program.

Margo is dedicated to helping and empowering others through their grief and loss by sharing with them the all-encompassing support their sense of smell brings to their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. She encourages others to deepen their awareness and connection to the natural world around them, drawing their attention to their own innate abilities, to find comfort, ease and solace amongst the scents they notice in these surroundings.

Brought to you an by International Expert with over 30 years of experience as a practitioner and educator in the field.

Essence of Thyme's founder, Colleen, is passionate about sharing the benefits and opportunities in the rapidly-expanding aromatherapy field...and doing so in ways that meet students exactly where they are right now.