Self care – Emily Rittenberg, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Two Days of Silence, Two Months of Silence

Leaving the family for 5 days next week and going on a mindfulness retreat with two days of SILENCE. Am I nuts?

Conscious Grandparenting: An Interview

A parents job is never really over and how you approach those moments of connection, even with your adult children, really makes a difference. This interview explores one Conscious grandmothers journey to become more awakened.

Introduction to Mindfulness for Parents and Other Educators

A short and sweet introduction to the power of presence in your own life by cultivating the art, and understanding the science, of mindfulness.

Gift Yourself Presence to Your Heartache

I am in Fundamental Political Shock. Shocked, surprised and sad are just the beginning. Hurt, deceived, angry, and stupid are also some of the feelings. I want to hug my children and explain to them…explain what? Today we are just surviving. The first and last thing I want my kids to learn from today isContinue reading “Gift Yourself Presence to Your Heartache”

Self-care and Compassion Fatigue

As people in the care-taking professions know, the caretaker is no good if they feel exhausted, spent, and totally worn out. Parents are the ultimate caretakers–their job is 24/7, including nights, weekends, and vacations. Self-care is of the utmost importance–not just so the parent feels better, but so your child is getting the best version of you.Continue reading “Self-care and Compassion Fatigue”