hsa gauteng regional meeting 23 june 2016 dr hannah norton presentation
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HSA Gauteng Regional Meeting 23 June 2016
A Homoeopathic Discussion of Art Therapy Case Studies Prepared and Presented by
Dr Hannah Norton
LF: Case DiscussionMain Theme: Ambition and Congruence of Identity
General themes
• Ambition
• Self-identification
• Balance and motion
• Balance between physical (ambition) and spiritual gains
• Miasm- Cancerinic (Brown Group: Spirituality and search for self-identity)
Symbolism
• The colour spectrum encircling flower: an equal distribution of energy and light (balance and motion)
• Flower: blossoming, growth, change and development
• Orange (pelvic chakra): passion and rebellion, creativity and drive.
• Purple (crown chakra): Royalty, charisma, power and spiritual enlightenment.
• Yellow (solar plexus chakra i.e. central): ambition, power, the ego self.
RepertorisationRubrics (Repertory Used Complete Repertory Zandvoort 2012 Mercurius)1. Mind, ambition, ambitious (+ eliminator)2. Mind, ambition, ambitious, achieve things,
desire to3. Mind, confidence, self, in4. Mind, delusions, imaginations, identity,
errors of personal5. Mind, fight, wants to, rebellious6. Mind, intellectual7. Mind, spirituality, desire for
Discussion Of Remedies: LF CaseBach Flower Remedies• Vervain: Persuasive• Wild Oat: Useful if uncertain as to path in life (aids in decision-making)
LF: Homoeopathic RemediesPlatina
• General themes• Passionate and sensitive- can be overly
sensitive (censorious and sulky)• Intellectual- Pride bordering on
arrogance/haughtiness• Beauty• Heightened libido• Emotionally labile• Delusion- disordered sense of proportion
(usually of self), she is alone in the world.• Miasm: Syco-syphilitic (Haughtiness and
spirituality- tendency toward the negative)
Palladium
• General themes• Wounded pride and delusion she is
unappreciated• Irritability and haughtiness• Beauty• Desires flattery (requires good opinion of
others-vs Platina couldn’t care less)• Delusion- time passes too slowly
(ambition?), grows taller while walking, Neglected
• Miasm: Syco-syphilitic (Haughtiness and spirituality- tendency toward the negative)
LF: Homoeopathic RemediesLachesis mutasGeneral themes: • Ambition, intelligence, loquacity,
intensity, passionate.• Creativity, physical beauty.• Vivid imaginationMiasm: Syco-syphilitic (Haughtiness and spirituality- tendency toward the negative)
Veratrum albumGeneral themes • Industrious • Overconfident, rigid in thinking,
loquacity• Highly ambitious- exalted positions• Bipolarity of personality• Religious considerations- piety to offset
delusion he is damned• Obsessive and pedanticMiasm: Syco-syphilitic (Ambition with element of obsession)
LF: Homoeopathic RemediesAnacardium orientale
• General themes• Divided nature (Spiritual self and ambitious
self)• Passionate and contradictory• Fixed ideas• Lack of self-confidence- great need to
prove themselves• Desires congruence and harmony• Delusion: Feels as if he had two wills,
thinks he is double• Miasm: Syco-syphilitic (Ambition with
element of distrust- need to prove themselves)
Alumina
General themes• Mental confusion- indecision• Hurried (time passes too slowly)• Confused as to personal identity- not
certain as to whom she is• Scattered thinking- fears loss of reason• Can have violent impulses• Anxiety-fear failureMiasm: Cancerinic (Ambition with element of anxiety and lack of confidence)
LF: Homoeopathic RemediesAurum metallicum
• General themes• Ambition and isolation- strives for
excellence (prone to workaholicism)- industrious
• Ambition as compensation for lack of self-worth
• Sensitive to contradiction- hatred of those who have offended (self-worth)
• Highly introspective- can lead to depression (melancholia and brooding)
• Delusion- neglected duty and deserving of reproach, forsaken
• Miasm: Syphilitic (Ambition to the detriment of self/self-worth)
Sulphur
General themes• Intellectual, inspired, ambitious, driven,
pioneering, visionary• Ideas abundant, clear mind• Pride, dignity, gaining acclaim- can be
egocentric• Extroverted- enjoys harmony• Spirituality- more philosophical and
intellectualised (enquiring mind)• Mental/ambitious pursuits can lead to
physical neglect of selfMiasm: Psoric (Intellectual pursuits- ambition to excel)
LF: Homoeopathic RemediesCarcinosinum• General themes• Perfectionistic, driven to succeed (often from a desire to please others)• Self-sacrificing• Searching for meaning- spiritual ideals (escape from self-repression)• Strong sense of duty and responsibility• Mind rebellious (anarchist)
Other remedies to consider• Arg-met, Cocainum (constant desire to do something great- undertake great feats of
strength), Nux-v, Carbonate remedies (self-identity and self-development).
Free Fall: Case Discussion
Main Theme: Freedom and Self-Awakening
General themes
• Freedom
• Change
• Ready to take flight
• Self-determination and acceptance
• Clarity
• Miasm- Cancerinic (Brown Group- Desire for freedom from repression, nurturing, purity/clarity, self-determination and spirituality) DD: Syco-syphilitic (Purple Group- Negative aspects)
Symbolism
• Bird: represents desire for freedom.
• Nest: safety and nurturing.
• Tree with strong thick trunk and high reaching branches: strength, wisdom and good grounding (strong base) with a desire to reach out into the mental/emotional/spiritual spheres.
• Crystal ball: clarity, destiny, the future.
• Green (heart chakra): balance, harmony and love.
• Pink (heart chakra): optimism, innocence and cheerfulness.
• Orange (pelvic chakra): creativity, passion and drive.
• Blue (throat chakra): contentment, tranquillity, speaking your truth
RepertorisationRubrics (Repertory Used Complete Repertory Zandvoort 2012 Mercurius)
1. Mind, high-spirited2. Mind, ideas abundant, clearness of mind
(+ eliminator)3. Mind, libertinism (Nux-v, Plat, Staph, Pic-
ac) – attempted desire for freedom4. Mind, psychological themes, harmony
with self, coherence
Discussion of Remedies: Free Fall CaseBach Flower Remedies• Walnut: Useful in times of change
Free Fall: Homoeopathic RemediesPlatinaGeneral themes• Passionate and sensitive- can be overly
sensitive (censorious and sulky)• Intellectual- Pride bordering on
arrogance/haughtiness• Beauty- thinks highly of self (strong tree-
trunk)• Heightened libido• Emotionally labile• Delusion- disordered sense of proportion
(usually of self), she is alone in the world.Miasm: Syco-syphilitic (Self-content)
StaphysagriaGeneral themes• History of repression- abuse, repressed anger• Sweetness, mildness (compensation for
suppression of anger) • Desire for freedom/to break free (libertinism)• Romantic- Ailments from disappointed love-
Staphysagria will “blind herself” to partner’s faults and assume the blame (avoid confrontation)
• Sensitive to rudeness and what others say about her
• Desire clarity, harmony and acceptanceMiasm: Syco-syphilitic (Compensation- desire to break free)
Free Fall: Homoeopathic RemediesPicricum acidum
General themes• Hurriedness, mental and physical
prostration with extreme lassitude• Indifference• Aggravated by mental exertion• Libertinism• Eye symptoms: loss of tone in eye
muscles, inflammation, dim vision, sensation of sand/grit in eyes
Miasm: Syphilitic (Decompensated aspects)
Opium
General themes• Dreaminess, insensibility, desire for
nothing- indifferent to pleasure or pain• Pleasant fancies- mind active and filled
with pleasant thoughts• Exhilaration, harmony, tranquillity • Delusions: body is lighter than air,
sensation as if in heaven, flyingMiasm: Syco-syphilitic (Escapism)
Free Fall: Homoeopathic RemediesChina officinalis
General themes• Emotional and psychic sensitivity• Creative- enjoys beauty and harmony
(artistic)• Highly spiritual• Abundant ideas and theorising (especially
in the evening)- mind constantly changes from one idea to another
• Delusions: unhampered by physical body (feels light and airy)
Miasm: Tubercular (Desire change, movement and freedom)
Thea sinensis
General themes• Nervous excitability• Exalted intellectual faculties• Greater confidence in self• Self-analysis and pensive meditationMiasm: Syco-syphilitic (Mental acuity and desire for clarity can lead to mental break down into insomnia, anxiety and suicidal tendencies of unhealthy Thea)
Free Fall: Homoeopathic RemediesSpongia tosta
General themes• Abundance of ideas• Frivolous, mischievous, cheerful• Cheerfulness # Aversion to work
(desire for freedom)• Natural timidityMiasm: Tubercular (Desire diversion)
Carcinosinum
General themes• Perfectionistic and self-sacrificing (often from
a desire to please others)• Desire to be nurtured• Searching for meaning- spiritual ideals
(escape from self-repression)• Strong sense of duty and responsibility- may
desire freedom from responsibility as a result• Self-identification • Mind rebellious (anarchist)
Other remedies to consider• Merc, Phos, Anh, Hyos, Stram, Acon, Puls, Sil
Window of Beauty: Case Discussion
Main Theme: Escapism and Self-Identity
General Themes
• Fun, Care-free existence
• Escapism
• Lack of grounding
• Shading from identity and purpose
• Lack of self-identification
• Miasm- Tubercular (Green Group- Desire freedom/ change, impulsive, artistic and flirtatious/fun-loving) DD Sycotic (Red Group- wild, impulsive, altered states, feeling of separation from self/humanity, space-time sense altered)
Symbolism
• Sun: Male energy, optimism, power, clarity and intellect, ego-self.
• Umbrella: requires shading/shielding from above.
• Sand: relates to Time, mastery of time, suspended for relaxation.
• Water: emotion, depth, meaning.
• Clear blue skies: the Future course, clear ahead- favourable optimistic outlook on future.
RepertorisationRubrics (Repertory Used Complete Repertory Zandvoort 2012 Mercurius)1. Mind, cheerful, gay, happy (+ eliminator)2. Mind, impulsive3. Mind, magnetized, desires to be4. Generalities, magnetism amel.
Discussion of Remedies: Window of BeautyBach Flower Remedies:• Clematis: Lack of interest in present circumstances (escapism) - day-
dreamer• Walnut: Useful in times of change• Chestnut bud: Difficulty learning from past mistakes
Window of Beauty: Homoeopathic RemediesPhosphorusGeneral themes• Lack of personal boundaries- confusion
as to own identity• Irresponsibility, fun-loving, extroverted,
innocent, flighty, effervescent • Attempt to escape/avoid reality• Highly emotional- sensitive to external
impressions (lack emotional boundaries)
• Impulsive and energetic but quick to lose energy- easily exhausted/fatigued requiring solitude to bounce back.
Miasm: Tubercular (Desire to escape, change, freedom)
Staphysagria• General themes• History of repression- abuse, repressed
anger (may feel the need for protection from masculine influences)
• Sweetness, mildness (compensation for suppression of anger)
• Desire for freedom/to break free (libertinism)- escapism
• Extremely sensitive• Desire clarity, harmony and acceptance
of self• Miasm: Syco-syphilitic (Escapism with
tendency to self-destructive suppression)
Window of Beauty: Homoeopathic RemediesNux vomica
General themes• Masculine principle• Ego, ambition, power vs Sensuality and
self-indulgence• Work and play- desire to escape into
addictive stimulants• Desires tranquillity- quarrelsome if
disturbed• Indisposed to mental exertion• Miasm: Sycotic/Syco-psoric
Pulsatilla pratensis
General themes• The feminine principle• Agreeable, loving, highly emotional
(labile and manipulative)• Dependent and requires a great deal
of emotional support• Devotion- can lose identity in romantic
relationships• Emotionally motivated life-decisionsMiasm: Sycotic (Escapism and lack of self-identity)
Window of Beauty: Homoeopathic RemediesCannabis indica
General themes• Duality of self- under control by a
different self- depersonalisation (laid back disposition)• Rapid mood changes (flights of fancy)-
impulsive, ridiculous speculative ideas• Happy, contented.• Absent minded, apathetic/indifferent
to the world• Exaggeration of time and space (vast
expanses)Miasm: Sycotic (Escapism)
Anhalonium lewenii• General themes• Brilliant visions of colour• Loss of the concept of time- alteration
of time sense • Disinclination to move• Isolation- separate from the rest of the
world but a rich inner/spiritual feeling• Withdraw from mundane reality into
the beauty and brilliance of inner world• Miasm: Sycotic (Escapism and duality
of self)
Window of Beauty: Homoeopathic Remedies
Alumina General themes• Mental confusion- indecision, poor choices in life • Hurried (time passes too slowly)• Confused as to personal identity- not certain as to whom she is• Scattered thinking- fears loss of reason• Can have violent impulses• Anxiety-fear failure (leads to indecision and desire to escape)Miasm: Cancerinic (Lack of confidence and self-identification)
Other remedies to consider• Halogens, Aur, Ign, Acon, Calc-p, Merc, Sulph, Chin, Coff-t, Cuprum.
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Remedies.