AromaPsychology
Using Essential Oils for Mental Health
NOW as an Intensive three week immersion starting August 3!
As mental health comes to the forefront of both public and personal health efforts, providing a cost-effective, safe and efficient way to manage psychological wellbeing becomes an urgent task. The link between our nose and brain has been long established, with fragrances used to alter our state of mind for millenia. And now we can add a great deal of new research to validate and expand on those practices.
Is it possible to harness the power of olfactory stimulation in order to manage the mental challenges of our world? Perhaps not totally, but there is so much that we can do! The Tisserand Institute will address those issues in our 9-lesson certification course – AromaPsychology.
AromaPsychology
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AromaPsychology
Payment planThree no-interest payments of $187 over 3 months.
Discover the mental benefits of aroma-therapy!
This course is about how many psychological challenges can be alleviated with essential oils. These include anxiety, brain fog, PTSD, different types of depression, sleep disturbances, mild cognitive impairment, addictions, appetite issues and more.
Each lesson focuses on one aspect of olfaction and mental health, synthesizing the current pool of research. Part diagnosis and part treatment, we also cover olfactory dysfunction (anosmia etc) and smell training.
In order to understand all of the above we begin by exploring our olfactory system and the many factors that influence what we smell and how we react to an odor. This includes discussion around neurochemicals, EEG (brain waves), MRI and cerebral blood flow.
We then get into the main part of the course, learning how to address these many challenges with specific essential oils, as well as how to pro-actively maintain or improve brain health. In our final lesson, we make sure you have sufficient skills to implement what you have learned.
After each lesson there is a multiple-choice quiz, designed to help you check what you have retained and understood. All of our courses come with ample study materials, and unlimited question time (both in live Q&A sessions and course forums), as our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to make your own decisions with confidence.
What You Get in the INTENSIVE Course
9 LESSONS, OVER THREE WEEKS
Access to nine (9) 60-minute pre-recorded lessons, three per week.
Q&A SESSIONS
Three LIVE Q&A sessions and nine recorded Q&A replays.
RECORDINGS
Each Q&A is recorded so you can catch up and rewatch as needed.
PRINTABLE COURSE MATERIAL
Extensive downloadable handouts and course notes with links to additional research and resources.
DEDICATED GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Access to our private online forum to ask questions and interact with Robert, the TI team, and classmates.
ONGOING COURSE ACCESS
Ongoing access to tutors and active forums for three weeks after course completion, and access to recordings for a further four months.
Robert Tisserand
Founder | Speaker | Educator
Robert Tisserand has been active in the world of essential oils more than five decades, and while he garnered a lot of attention for his efforts in the field of safety, his interest in the interplay between olfaction and the human mind is equally intertwined throughout his career.
His talk on the Essential Oils as Psychotherapeutic Agents was presented at the inaugural Psychology of Perfumery conference in 1986, and is featured in the proceedings of the conference, sold as a book: Perfumery: The Psychology and Biology of Fragrance.
Since then, Robert has continued to follow the latest developments and research, synthesizing and analyzing the results to create the most up-to-date education for both the general public and professionals.
2026 INTENSIVE SCHEDULE
Start: August 3, 2026
Lessons are pre-recorded, and will release at 8am PST each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will host 3 live Q&A sessions on Saturdays, beginning at 10am Pacific time.
Lesson 1: August 3
Lesson 2: August 5
Lesson 3: August 7
Live Q&A: August 8 at 10am PDT
Lesson 4: August 10
Lesson 5: August 12
Lesson 6: August 14
Live Q&A: August 15 at 10am PDT
Lesson 7: August 17
Lesson 8: August 19
Lesson 9: August 21
Live Q&A: August 22 at 10am PDT
Course Breakdown
Lesson 1 - Neurological disease
The nose-to-brain route
Brain cancer as proof of concept
Neuroprotection
Application
Lesson 2 - Alzheimer's disease
Progression of cognitive decline
Amyloid and brain clearance
Behavioral issues
Therapeutic approaches
Lesson 3 - Parkinson's disease
Overview of the condition
alpha-Synuclein
Lewy body dementia
Therapeutic approaches
Lesson 4 - Cerebral ischemia
Stroke
Vascular dementia
Traumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
Lesson 5 - Multiple sclerosis & addiction
MS overview and therapeutic strategies
Addiction overview and therapeutic approaches
Closing remarks
When You Complete the Course
CERTIFICATION
Based on weekly course assessments and a final exam, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion by the Tisserand Institute. Your certificate is signed by Robert Tisserand and issued by the leaders of evidence-based instruction. It demonstrates your knowledge of the safe and effective use of essential oils, and your dedication to the safety of your clients.
This is a rare opportunity to study with one of the world’s leading experts on essential oils – don’t miss this chance! Let Robert Tisserand guide you in using essential oils with guidelines based on clinical trials and scientific research.
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FAQs
Will there be notes for me to review?
I am a certified aromatherapist. Will I learn anything new?
I am new to essential oils. Is this course for me?
“The information presented is appropriate for all levels, and although I am just beginning my aromatherapy journey it all makes sense.”
Will there be assessments or exams? What kind?
Each weekly lesson is followed by a multiple choice quiz, and there is a summary test at the end of each course. Passing both the weekly quizzes and the final tests is a requirement for certification.
You will be given enough time to prepare for the test as well as three attempts to pass.
Will I be able to ask questions?
Absolutely! In addition to the live Q&A sessions, you can post your questions in the dedicated student forums where the tutor and the TI team will address them.
What if I cannot participate on a live session?
All of our live sessions are recorded and are posted on the learning platform within 24 hours so you can watch them, or rewatch as needed during the course.
How long will I have access to the recordings?
You will have access to all the videos for at least four weeks after the last lesson (see course description for clarification as this changes for individual courses). All the printable materials (notes, handouts, charts, etc.) are of course yours to keep for reference forever.
Do you offer continuing education credits?
Because we have students from all over the world and of many professions we are not able to offer credits for specific organizations – there are simply too many. However, we issue a confirmation of CE hours gained on the course that you can apply with your professional organization and will be happy to assist with any additional documentation.
At the moment, we are an Approved Continuing Education Provider with NAHA.