“Parenting is one of the most challenging, demanding, and stressful jobs on the planet.
It is also one of the most important, for how it is done influences in great measure
the heart and soul and consciousness of the next generation;
their experience of meaning and connection,
their repertoire of life skills, and their deepest feelings about themselves
and their possible place in a rapidly changing world.”
Jon and Myla Kabat Zinn
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
It is also one of the most important, for how it is done influences in great measure
the heart and soul and consciousness of the next generation;
their experience of meaning and connection,
their repertoire of life skills, and their deepest feelings about themselves
and their possible place in a rapidly changing world.”
Jon and Myla Kabat Zinn
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting
PARENTING WORKSHOPS
What I have discovered over the years in working with families as well as parenting children of my own is that our work in nurturing the inner lives of our children, especially in today’s world, calls for increased care and education for parents.
We were not intended to parent alone, yet we often hesitate to expand our circle of support when it comes to parenting, particularly as our children get older. Instead we choose to take on the heavy weight of parenting as if we should know naturally what to do all the time. If we are to continually deepen and refine our awareness and abilities as parents, we must recognize that for all the instinctual wisdom we draw upon, there are also layers of wisdom and support that lie outside of ourselves.
Well-Bean parenting workshops are intended to support parents in meeting the emotional and mental needs of their children. In the mindful spirit of expanding our knowledge and learning from others, we invite a multi-disciplinary team of local experts to share evidence-based research and strategies with parents who are intentional about building awareness and resilience in their children and within themselves. We are all on a different path in our parenting, but we were not designed to go about it alone. These classes are designed to not only provide education, but to create a space for connection and time for self-care and reflection for parents. So welcome to our Well-Bean classroom! We invite you to expand your parenting village and help water the seeds of wellness in your children. Please grab a cup of tea and join us for education, conversation and community.
CONSCIOUS CO-PARENTING - webinar
Join Karen Robertson and Jen Rapanos for a conversation that explores the challenges of co-parenting and the possibilities of strengthening relationships and fostering well-being by adopting a mindful and child-centered approach to co-parenting. In this webinar, Karen and Jen will bridge their respective professions to lead a conversation that considers the children and adults in co-parenting arrangements.
Karen Robertson is a licensed psychotherapist and marriage counselor in Grand Rapids, MI.
Jen Rapanos is a licensed psychotherapist who works with children and adolescents in Grand Rapids, MI. She's the owner of Well-Bean, providing mental health, yoga, and mindfulness education to youth, parents, educators, and schools.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- This is a webinar through Zoom, the live offering is Wednesday, May 5 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- If you're not available on April 28th you can still register & we'll send you the replay link to watch later.
- Anyone who registers will have access to the replay video until May 19th.
- The live-class Zoom link will be sent 24-hours prior to the event.
- Cost for webinar $25