Speaker: Dr. John Ritchie

John Ritchie, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist. Director of Western Carolina University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center for almost 30 years (retired in 2012), in Private Practice for 40 years (retired 2023), and member of on-going weekly Men’s Group for 35 years. He became aware of, and has been promoting, “Conscious Aging” for seniors the past 10 years.

Conscious Aging

Conscious Aging is a recent paradigm shift in thinking and practices for seniors, utilizing inner work, relationships, natural aging processes, and spiritual practices to enhance awareness and connections for greater understanding, acceptance, appreciation, and enjoyment of senior aging.