Studio Karen Rigatti, Certified Professional Counselor

06/12/2024

https://karenrigatti.com/2024/12/discovering-happiness-practical-steps-to-a-more-positive-mindset/

When we think of the word “happy,” many things might come to mind: a fond childhood memory, a favorite food, a dear friend.

04/09/2024

Emotional Planning for Studying Abroad

How students will fare in the months ahead of them can depend in large part on how prepared they were for their experience, many aspects of which can come as a shock. Read advice on how to prepare, experiencing life and school in a completely new culture, from University counselor Studio Karen Rigatti, Certified Professional Counselor

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https://easymilano.com/emotional-hurdles-of-studying-abroad/

03/04/2024

My latest (updated) article in Easy Milano on how to prepare emotionally for a study abroad experience.

Emotional Prep 101 For many university students, a highlight of the college years is the chance to live abroad for a semester – or even a year – and experience life and school in a completely new c…

05/12/2023

Want to stay on top of your mental health during the holidays? Here are some tips to keep in mind!

Here we go again…the holidays!  For some, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, it’s more of a mixed bag: holiday stress, added expenses, family (wi…

04/09/2023

It's back-to-school time, even if you're no longer a student. Here's a quick piece I wrote on how we can make the most of this time of year.

In this article, we’ll explore how the end of summer can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and positive change.

22/05/2023

Repost from MumAbroad on cultural adjustment in Italy. Contact me through my website, karenrigatti.com

13/02/2023

If you’re planning to pack up and move to Italy, or if you’ve recently found yourself settling in for an extended period of time, here are some things to keep in mind to make the transition and adjustment just a little bit easier.

Even after 15 years living as an ex- pat in Milan, the nuances continue to reveal themselves.

05/03/2022

EasyMilano has been such a wonderful resource for me since I came to Milan, and it’s an honor to be featured in their latest issue!

Karen Rigatti is American and has been living in Milan since 2008. Karen looks like a Macy’s catalog model with her apple pie smile and Californian blonde locks. One might think she came to Milan to walk the runways, but it was a job in a law firm and later, love, that brought her across

25/11/2021

"Karen Rigatti, Certified Professional Counselor in Milan shares her insights and some tips on keeping calm during the holiday season. Some welcomed wisdom, especially appreciated in the current, topsy-turvy era of dealing with Covid-19"

Karen Rigatti, Certified Professional Counselor in Milan shares her insights and some tips on keeping calm during the holiday season.

08/11/2021

Here in the fourth Mental Health Tips video from Bocconi University's Counseling and Self-Empowerment Department, I discuss how to make new connections in order to strengthen a sense of community and belonging.

18/10/2021

Next up from Bocconi University’s Counseling and Self-Empowerment Department’s video series on
Mental Health Tips, I discuss how to better manage your time.

11/10/2021

The latest in a series of videos on mental health tips created by Bocconi University, here I discuss managing anxiety.