Philosophy
Rita’s focus is on clients’ personal growth with a view to improving abilities to successfully cope with everyday challenges. She sees mental skills as any other skills that need to be learnt and practised regularly and emphasises the transferability of these skills into different life situations. Rita’s definition of success is a journey towards excellence and striving to fulfil personal or team goals with commitment, integrity and self-care.
Education
Rita is a certified mindfulness and compassion trainer with Mindfulness Association (United Kingdom) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy coach. She has graduated with an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) and an MSc in Diagnostics and Interventions from the University of Leipzig (Germany). She is also a certified yoga teacher.
Practice
Rita has been working as Wellbeing and Performance Consultant and Mental Trainer since 2013, providing consulting and training to individuals and groups. She teaches mindfulness to adults and teenagers, and delivers 8-Week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC), 8-Week Compassion Based Living Course (CBLC) and Mindfulness Based Living Course for Young Adults (MBLC-YA). Rita is an active member of European Network of Young Specialists in Sport and Exercise Psychology (ENYSSP) and Mindfulness Association. Here are some of learning and development projects delivered:
- Skill 2 Chill: Essentials of Stress Management online course on Udemy.
- Sport Psychology Workshops for the Lithuanian National Women’s U-17 Football Team in preparation for UEFA Championship in 2018.
- Performance Enhancing Mental Skills Curriculum designed and integrated into PE classes at the sports high school in Jyväskylä (Finland).
- Mental Skills Training Programmes designed and delivered to youth athletes and coaches at Vilnius Tennis Academy (Lithuania).
- An elective Applied Sport Psychology course designed and taught to graduate students at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland).
- Appreciating Diversity Workshop for educators designed and presented at international conferences.
Self-compassion workshop at ENYSSP Conference 2019 
Self-compassion workshop at ENYSSP Conference 2019 
Mindfulness in the park 
Finishing Amsterdam Half Marathon 
Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) 
Training moments with youth players 
Conducting a workshop at ENYSSP Conference 2014 
A moment of the workshop at ENYSSP Conference 2014 
Volunteering at London 2012 Paralympic Games 
Sharing applied experience at ENYSSP Conference 2013 
With country representatives at ENYSSP Conference 2016 
University of Hull Scarborough Campus Ladies Football Team. Rita at the bottom right