Conscious Parenting: Awakening and Cultivating Choice in the Parent-
Child Relationship

Presented by: Rafael Richman, PhD
Date: Monday February 26th
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Location: Katamon, Jerusalem [details provided upon registering]
Fee: free
To register call 02.561.7184 or email dr_raf18@...


Conscious parenting is a gentle presence and an attitude that parents
develop to relate and respond to their children. In this approach
parents are encouraged to notice their inner feelings, thoughts, and
reactions while interacting with their children. Special emphasis is
given to the "dance" of action and reaction of the parent to the
behavior and feelings of the child.

In conscious parenting:

The parent's awareness of the parent-child relationship provides a
framework for incorporating skills that can enhance the "dance" with
their child.

Creating a positive climate, through awareness, in all realms of the
child's environment – home, school, and community – is desired.

The essence of the child and the child's inherent goodness is valued
and acknowledged by the parent.

The child is respected and honored as an individual, and the parent
helps the child to discover his/her uniqueness.

Skills in the conscious parenting model include: genuine and active
listening to and acknowledging your child's feelings, thoughts, and
experience; thinking systems [being aware of the parent-child
dance]; being on the same team as your child; describing your
child's present behavior; and expressing your feelings.

Dr. Richman uses the conscious parenting approach with children,
parents, and parent groups. In this talk Dr. Richman will introduce
the conscious parenting model, and he will describe some of the key
components of this approach.