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Here at Succulent Therapy School , we offer a free online course to certify you in succulent therapy. Take only a few moments to read a couple articles, followed by a google forms test. By entering your email in the forms, you will receive a message with your test scores and (assuming you passed) a printable document of your certification.
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Lesson 3: The Format of A Session

Format of therapy sessions with a succulent are much different than human ones. Here's how they should go: 1. Upon arrival, debrief in private with the person(s) who called you for therapy. Ask about the situation (from person(s) perspective). 2. Meet with succulent, sitting in a room with the person(s) mentioned above. 3. After greeting said succulent, move to a private room away from person(s) (mentioned above), and speak with them about the issue and get to know the succulent's hobbies. 4. Around mid session, take a break to debrief in private with person(s). 5. Return to succulent and brainstorm possible solutions. Choose to try one solution. 6. Finish the session, and conclude with the entire family, receiving your pay at end before leaving. Determine if there is a need for follow up sessions, and if so, schedule.

Lesson 2: Speaking With Succulents

To speak with a succulent, use kindness. A handful of therapy succulents are sensitive and fragile. It should be known that a majority of succulents speak the common language of your country, but it is smart to be mindful of their nationality and prepare before sessions. The best questions to ask a succulent when start a conversation are phrases such as "why do you think I am sitting with you?" or "Is there a specific reason I may be here?" This jumps right into the issue and brings it to light. The sooner you know the situation, the better. As you begin to dip into a succulent's troubles, listen well. To listen for words that describe their view on certain situations means you may understand them more. To search for a specified solution, take a break during the session to ask the succulent about themselves, getting to know their hobbies and goals is very helpful in the healing process. Most of all, when speaking with succulents; understand their point of vie...

Lesson 1: Reading Spikes and Limbs

Since succulents are a different species from many other humans, they must be read mainly through body language. The drooping of a limb* can mean they are sad; while the sharpness of their spikes can show they are angry. Similar to human body language, the body language of a succulent can be portrayed clearly. Although the main part of a succulent's body movements are easily read, the most challenging therapy is when a succulent is green and healthy. When this happens, you may need to begin speaking to a succulent.  *limb: a thicker looking leaf that makes up part of a succulent. Often many limbs are found on a succulent to construct their body.