Diploma of Childrens’ Services -Early Childhood Certification in Holistic Counselling and Meditation Trauma informed care certification
Hi I’m Rachel
Parenting was trickier than I expected!
Having worked professionally with children and families my whole life I thought I would have this parenting gig all figured out. Little did I know that when it came to my own children my knowledge and experience only went so far. I wasn’t prepared for the overwhelm, the frustration and the emotional reactivity that came forth. When I found myself parenting in ways I didn’t want to and seeing how it could negatively affect my children, I went on a mission to change. I knew there had to be a better way and I knew that I had to be the one to change.
My journey began with me….
This was the beginning of an ongoing journey to a deeper understanding of myself and the parent/child relationship. I immersed myself in learning why emotional reactivity happens and how to sit with my own emotions so that I could respond to my children with more compassion and understanding. I practised mindfulness and meditation to calm my nervous system, bring more awareness to my inner state and allow me to tune into my children better. I learnt how to fill my own cup so that I could better meet the needs of my children. I learnt and practised the power of connection, presence, collaboration, empathy and unconditional love.
The results…
My two children are now teenagers and I can say without a doubt I would not have the beautiful relationship with them I have today had I not made those changes 14 years ago. My children have been my biggest teachers and instrumental in my spiritual growth and development.
When we see the parent/child relationship as a partnership to growth, amazing things happen. We learn to let go, accept, understand deeply, listen, hold space, allow and love fully without expectation.
Now it is my turn to share what I have learnt and experienced so that you can navigate your parenting journey with more clarity, peace and love.