We discovered the Authentic Resistance course online through a Facebook group.
Like any new mum, I had an insatiable thirst for knowledge and I had been searching for information on vaccines for a good 12 months prior.
Initially, my partner and I went into the course with a basic knowledge of vaccines but were very much still on the fence; we had thought we would choose a delayed vaccine schedule starting at 3 months, and planned to skip some altogether.
However, that all changed following our attendance; it was just so reassuring to meet others in our exact position and throughout the 4 weeks, my initial hesitation around vaccines were reinforced by the skilled facilitators.
Classes were fun, interactive and provided a lot of ‘out of class’ resources that were invaluable to making our decision not to vaccinate.
The content was not just the ‘anti vax’ side but pro-vaccine information was also provided and discussed.
We also found the information on remedies for childhood illnesses to be very helpful and this has really given me the confidence that I can not only take responsibility for my baby’s health, but that of my family as well.
— Kirsty and Rick
Prior to the birth of my second child I began to investigate the topic of vaccination and I became concerned enough to delay ANY VACCINATIONS.
I also felt incredibly isolated as I didn’t have other people to discuss this option with.
Fortunately I came across the Authentic Resistance course which my husband and I did together.
It was awesome and gave us an introduction to a range of information to continue researching and forming our own opinions about what was best for our family.
Not just information on vaccination but tonnes of practical things about keeping your family healthy and what to do when you’re sick which has been invaluable.
Included in the course was information on modalities I knew very little about like homeopathic remedies and Bach flowers.
Erin and Sheena provided us with lots of tools to help us look after our own health and empowered us with knowledge and confidence so that we could deal with sickness ourselves rather than rushing to the doctor at the drop of a hat.
Most importantly we met other likeminded people and now feel supported by a network of people who really care about maintaining the health of their families in a natural way.
The course gave us the confidence in our parenting choices. Since completion my confidence has grown and grown.
We’ve never felt healthier and more in control. I would highly recommend the course to anyone and everyone.
Thanks tremendously for your solo effort in Gisborne yesterday. It was an excellent day and you totally rocked it. I love how straight down the line you make it. As you say, stick to the facts no emotions necessary. I got lots out of it so again, thanks!!!
I am a Naturopath and Herbalist who specialises in fertility. I came along to Authentic Resistance’s day course, even though I knew about some of the information we would be discussing.
For me as a practitioner, the confirmation of why we may suggest alternatives to vaccinating and supporting the immune system was totally beneficial and certainly the knowledge shared that day enhanced my tool kit of support for these topics.
Understanding childhood diseases and the role they play in our bodies was a reminder, and Erin encouraged the room to not be afraid of these viruses and conditions. Did you have chickenpox? Yes. Was it uncomfortable? Yes. Are you ok from it now? Yes!!!
Understanding the history of vaccines, how they are supposed to work and how they are potentially causing more issues in our babies in this day and age was quite an eye opening discussion. I remembered some of it during college, but to see it again was wonderful.
To me, choosing not to vaccinate a baby at a very young age of 6 weeks was always something I thought I would do, even before I become a natural health practitioner. The message I give to my clients now when they ask me is, “do some research yourself, do not trust just my word or the word of your GP or family and friends. Look for yourself, understand it for yourself, I certainly would not being doing it at a very young age, perhaps consider delaying them and spreading them out”. This is the best advice I could give someone.
We live in a country of informed choices, so we must learn to use it. Take your time. There is no reason to do it until you are 100% secure in your decision.
Now I also suggest they contact Erin and look at taking the course themselves, to prepare themselves for the decisions of being a parent, for gaining tools to support their families’ during illnesses, and to keep a strong healthy immune system.
Like myself, Authentic Resistance are working together with families to support healthy pregnancies, and babies. Therefore enabling you as the parents to feel strong and secure in the decisions you make for your children’s health and well being, as guardians of their future you couldn’t invest in a more beneficial course.
– Christine-Jane
I personally love this topic however for now my focus is on the Soil Nutrition Food Health side of things and it leads rather nicely into Natural Immunity! We are expecting baby #2 in February so exciting to be bringing another super baby into the world.
Miss 3 finally got chicken pox last week and stomped it! Apart from one afternoon of fever and possible ear infection she was amazing. So stoked. Had to whip out my notes from the Authentic Resistance course. Very helpful. Love your work. Keep it up!