– Turn the narrative If you tell someone what they are doing is dangerous or wrong, they might think you are just being negative, or are saying that any use of essential oils is dangerous. One thing we found effective is shifting the message. Essentially, what you are telling people if you suggest safe dilution is that by using just a small amount, you can still enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy, with minimal risk. – We are all in the same boat! The truth is we all believe in the same thing – that essential oils are a great tool to promote health and wellbeing. – It’s ok to disagree Debates don’t always lead to one person changing their mind, but just the fact that we are able to have a discussion enriches us and helps broaden our perspective. – Safety is rarely simple It’s a huge and complex subject, as you know if you have a copy of Essential Oil Safety 2e. There are many safety guidelines in the book, and I want to re-emphasize that these are guidelines, and not absolute rules, but they exist to protect the wider community from risk. – Be well informed If you point something out, be prepared to defend your point with evidence. Remember that standing on “the right side” doesn’t mean all the arguments you use are automatically correct. – Where to point people In terms of safety, here are some suggestions: Robert Tisserand’s FREE live webinar on safety: https://tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oil-safety-webinar-robert-tisserand/  https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety https://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/…/aromatherapy-sa…/ https://tisserandinstitute.org/why-safety-is-important/ https://tisserandinstitute.org/safety/