Homoeopathic case-taking is a deeply therapeutic process. A person has the space to fully express the nature of their complaint/s and simultaneously, there is time for the practitioner to perceive the underlying cause of their alteration in health.

Like the theme of this conference, it’s a journey together as the inside comes to the outside, and the weaving of the dance can be absolutely transformational in the healing process.

Homoeopathic philosophy holds the value of the ‘unprejudiced observer’ as essential to understanding the unique expression of symptoms in every case. However, when someone has a history of trauma, care needs to be taken to ensure safe disclosure so that the person does not experience re-traumatisation.

This presentation will utilise my experience as a homoeopath and mental health practitioner in private practice to share insights from my learnings and evolution in practice.

The presentation will explore:

• A refresher of case-taking principles according to our esteemed teachers
• How this sits with trauma-informed care
• Ethics and duty of care
• Clinical examples highlighting the challenges
• Professional collaboration
• Supervision and mentoring
• Keeping yourself safe