Rena Perlmutter

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Sep 23, 2024, 4:44 PM

Parenting and Life’s Trials: Seeking Divine Guidance and Repentance

One of the most exhilarating moments in a woman’s life is giving birth. I remember the excitement of hearing the midwife announce whether it was a girl or a boy, and then holding my newborn in my arms. During...

Mar 4, 2024, 12:46 PM

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference”. (Twelve Steps of AA) There is no challenge in accepting something from which you will...

Feb 14, 2024, 7:43 AM

Ambiguous Loss Part 2

More often than we realize, people find themselves in a state of emotional grieving. Couples who divorce need to grieve the loss of a dream. No one gets married thinking that the marriage will end in a divorce. Retirees who...

Jan 29, 2024, 2:19 PM

Death and mourning are a part of life. Most people will experience the loss of a loved one. When death occurs, there is a protocol that follows the death; a funeral, eulogies, and then a week of mourning. People come to...

Jan 22, 2024, 2:34 AM

Parenting a Child Who Is Suffering From Mental Illness/Self-Harming

Parenting a Child Who Is Suffering From Mental Illness/Self-Harming Congratulations on the birth of your daughter or son! Instantly, you begin to look forward to sharing certain milestones that this child will achieve with your friends and family members. Every...

Jan 8, 2024, 3:38 AM

Coping Techniques For The Entire Family

Coping Techniques for the Entire Family There is no time like the present to begin to teach your children coping mechanisms. Every parent needs to be attuned to their child's needs. What works for one child may not work for...

Dec 31, 2023, 6:01 PM

Parenting in a time of war

Parenting in a Time of War As parents we act as role models for our children. Some children are born with an innate ability to be more resilient than other children. All children look towards their parents for signals on...

Dec 21, 2023, 7:28 PM

Do Not Forget the Elderly

There is so much chessed being done throughout the country to show our support and appreciation for our soldiers. A day does not go by without someone posting that they are driving to a base and the soldiers need...

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About Me

Rena Perlmutter is a mother of 5. Originally from California, she has lived in Beit Shemesh for 25 years. With a Bsc in Education, a Ministry of Education Parenting Coach certification, Rena combines DBT and twelve steps in her practice. Rena specializes in coaching parents of teens who are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders.