Week Seven/November 20th: Aromatherapy Sprays
Time: 1 hour
Intro: Sensory circle & response to scents-What do I enjoy about this scent? What don’t I enjoy about this scent? What does it remind me of? How does it make me feel?
Main Activity:
Each resident will get the chance to make their own aromatherapy essential oil spray. This could be used as a body spray, or used for calming purposes.
Instructions:
Set up tables and chairs for group to sit
Set out essential oils, water , bottles, and alcohol
Explain what each scent is and it’s purposes
Guide and assist them in choosing their oils
Work carefully to ensure no spilling of the oils and pour 5-10 drops of essential oil into bottle
Add a splash of alcohol into bottle, to maintain freshness
Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water
Outro: Clean up