Kris August

Celebrating the Interconnectedness of Life

Writings

I have been grateful to contribute in writing several courses, lectures, book chapters, and articles over the years including self-care, herbal medicine, and animal hospice and palliative care topics:


Articles:
Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (JAHVMA):
  • Self-Care Through the Cycles of Nature (Vol 62 Spring 2021)
  • Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Herbal Organ Support as a Gentle Method for Detoxification (Vol 57 Winter 2019)
  • Herbs for Animal End-of-life and Palliative Care (Vol 56 Fall 2019)

Book Chapters:
  • Hospice and Palliative Care for Animals: Principles and Practice. Amir Shanan, DVM, Jessica Pierce, PhD, Tamara Shearer, DVM, Editors. 2017. Updated 2023. - chapters on Integrative Medicine and Benefits and Burdens in HPC
  • Caring for family pets: choosing and keeping our companion animals healthy. Radford Davis, Editor. Praeger, 2011.

Purple Moon Herbs and Studies:
Co-created and taught multiple courses (2017-2023)

  • Veterinary Herbal Apprenticeship and Retreat (9-month herbal certification training with Dr. Laurie Dohmen)
  • Philosophy of Western Herbal Medicine (with Dr. Laurie Dohmen)
  • Wholistic Pain Management and Rehabilitation (with Dr. Julie Wentzel)
  • Ayurveda for Animals (with Dr. Laurie Dohmen)
  • Integrative Hospice and Palliative Medicine Introducing the Circle of Care and Completing the Circle of Care (2-part course with Dr. Krisi Erwin)
  • Self-Care Through the Cycles of Nature (9-month online course)

Podcast Interviews

I recently spoke with Jon Young, Sarah Fontaine, and Aidan Young on their Tracking Connections podcast!

It was such an honor to hear their comments and input on my 9-month online course inspired by the 8-Shields model developed by Jon Young. This model is primarily used in outdoor education programs for children. Adults need nature connection to nurture themselves too!

Self-Care Through the Cycles of Nature is like a forest school for adults.

Bring your own nature!


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I have had the opportunity to share a bit about my road to holistic medicine, teaching, and self-care with some kind interviewers:

Tracking Connections - with Jon Young and friends!

House Call Vet Café - Dr. Eve Harrison

College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) - The Integrative Veterinarian - Stories to Inspire - Dr. Neal Sivula
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Something Fun!


I had the opportunity to interview Scottish Storyteller, Dougie Mackay for my Self-care Through the Cycles of Nature course. Watch here! We talk about nature connection, community building and the importance of story in healing. Dougie has an upcoming course Myth as Medicine.

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