{"product_id":"herbalism-through-a-health-equity-lens-1","title":"Herbalism Through a Health Equity Lens - Online - Thurs Nov 19","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-hour introductory class explores how health inequities can shape a client’s experience of healthcare, influence health outcomes, and how awareness of them allows herbalists to provide the best possible client care. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will begin by examining barriers that may affect a client’s willingness or ability to engage with medical professionals, including historical and present-day discrimination, mistrust of healthcare systems, limited access to care, financial and transportation barriers, language differences, and previous negative clinical experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second half of the class will focus on selected health disparities and their relevance to herbal practice. Through a small number of focused examples, we will consider how social, environmental, and structural conditions can influence health concerns and shape appropriate herbal support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific plants will be selected based on their relevance to the conditions discussed, their safety profiles, and potential contraindications to traditional treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will leave with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA basic understanding of health equity and health disparities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater awareness of why some clients may fear, avoid, or distrust conventional healthcare including historical and current forms of discrimination within healthcare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of social, environmental, and structural factors that can contribute to disproportionate rates of illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA focused selection of herbs and herbal actions relevant to common health concerns discussed in class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical considerations for using herbs as supportive care alongside conventional treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to common contraindications, medication interactions, and safety concerns associated with the featured plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater awareness of how knowledge of health inequities and accessibility to care can shape clinicians’ herbal recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% of proceeds support the outreach clients in our student-run herb clinic who receive clinic services and herbal remedies at no cost.  Sliding Scale between $0 and $50. Pay at a level you can afford.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, November 11th 6:00-7:15pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaia Reiner-Wooten\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bay Area herbalist devoted to plant-based healing, contemplative practice, and community care. Raised among the region’s diverse ecosystems and cultures, she developed an early reverence for the relationship between land, plants, and collective well-being. Naia supports individuals living with complex and chronic illness, as well as those navigating addiction, grief, and trauma. As a multiracial and LGBTQ+ practitioner she strives to provide trauma-informed and equity-centered care, creating affirming healing spaces rooted in cultural humility and access for all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gathering Thyme","offers":[{"title":"Need Assistance - $0","offer_id":54453711995190,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low Income - $15","offer_id":54453712027958,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Fee - $35","offer_id":54453712060726,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay It Forward - $50","offer_id":54453712093494,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/6464\/0054\/files\/Health_Equity_Seminar.png?v=1787840690","url":"https:\/\/gatheringthyme.org\/products\/herbalism-through-a-health-equity-lens-1","provider":"Gathering Thyme Herb School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}