Rien became interested in self improvement and meditation at the age of 14, initially studying at a retreat center in rural Washington State. Rien’s college education started early, at 15, and he entered his formal studies at the university at 17. Rien started his studies in the psychology of health and personal growth and has subsequently earned his Master’s Degree from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Rien completed an additional four years of graduate training in psychology and is thoroughly grounded in evidence based practices within the field of human growth and development, methods of assessment, and he specializes in the research and development of world class training programs. Currently, he is finishing his Ph.D. in Transformative Studies at the California Institute for Integral Studies. Check out his website, and blog for current events, and the Free Online Training page for an opportunity to develop your emotional intelligence.

Rien has been building his leadership abilities for over ten years through the founding and ongoing maintenance of a center for meditation and personal development in Gig Harbor, Washington. His extensive specialization in personal growth has led him to become fluent in literary Tibetan, and he guides individuals in personal and spiritual development through his translation and teaching abilities.

Rien’s life is a testament to the sheer power of the methods he teaches others. He has transformed his life in astonishing ways; his students and clients find his deep and profound experiences to be an inspiration and living proof of the transformative power and limitless potential of the human mind!

rien@harborwellbeing.com