Mindfulness and coaching for stress, worry, and (mental) overwhelm
For parents, professionals, and other adults who want more calm, clarity, and balance in their daily lives, despite the responsibilities they have.
In Leiden, The Hague and online
20+ years of experience and member of the VMBN
Practical and evidence-based
At times we carry more than we realize
for work, for others, because of the situation we find ourselves in, and sometimes we lose touch with what we actually need.
You take what you do seriously. As a parent, as a professional, and sometimes both. Your mind is full, your body is tense, you are tired, you find it hard to relax.
You’re used to looking after others, but looking after yourself feels uncomfortable. You want to change the way you respond to stress, worrying and fatigue, but don’t know how. Perhaps you’re doing everything on autopilot.
You are just about managing, but you also feel: this is taking something from me.
And deep down, you know things can be different. It can be easier and lighter.
There is a need for clarity, more peace and quiet, a need to reflect on where you are and what you need.
For many people this did not just happen. Patterns and habits develop throughout life. Sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle.
In my coaching and training there is room to explore that. Working from proven methods such as mindfulness, self-compassion, relaxation and cognitive behavioral psychology.
In a compassionate and non-judgmental way, I work with
people who are closely connected to and who carry a great deal of responsibility for others, like parents, people in caring roles, and professionals in education, youth services and healthcare (from those just starting out to those in leadership positions) and people seeking calm and clarity.
Not everything has to be solved right away, but wouldn't it be nice if you started to recognize and feel again what you need and what helps you. From there you can make new conscious choices. You can carry responsibility without losing yourself.
It starts with one step.
Do you feel you need more clarity, peace, and balance in your life?
Then you've come to the right place.
How can I support you in this time of your life?
Mindfulness | Mindful Parenting
Group training or individual
Discover how you can respond to current events in your family or daily life with awareness, calmness, and without judgment. Practical exercises and reflection will help you make more conscious choices, reduce stress, and regain energy.
Individual guidance
Practical, in-depth, tailored to you
Together, we will look at what is important to you, what works and what doesn't feel right. Personal guidance will help you bear the responsibilities of your life or work without losing yourself and give yourself what you need.
For organizations
Support for professionals and teams
At individual and team level within education, healthcare, and social organizations. Focused on professional reflection, strengthening professional quality, and team development. And programs around well-being and resilience based on mindfulness and reflection.
Available to follow in the way that suits you
Group training
Individual guidance
Duo guidance
Corporate
When you work with me
I work with evidence based methods and approaches that have been shown to work, both focusing on our thoughts, feelings and body. As human beings, we are a whole of all of these and chances are we will use a variety of approaches. Everyone is different, so I tune into what you need. Among the methods and exercises I use are those based on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion and deep relaxation and breathing.
Mindfulness
Self-compassion
Deep relaxation
Cognitive behavioral psychology
Welcome to a place where you can take a moment to ground yourself
Hello, I am Nathalie. A coach, mindfulness trainer and educator with a background in behavioural science, child development and additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy.
With more than 20 years of experience in (youth) care and education, I know how difficult it is to keep the balance when caring for others in work and at home. Despite my knowledge and experience, it was also a challenge for me to combine work, family and the other roles I had.
On my own search for peace, space and balance, I discovered the power of mindful living, nature and self-compassion. I now guide others in rediscovering peace, energy, and direction in life.
Because of my background, I specialize in supporting parents and caring (education) professionals and care providers with (looming) exhaustion, stress or overwhelm. That said, anyone looking for more peace, healthy energy, resilience and clarity in life is welcome here.
Change takes courage and time. That's why we do it step by step, in a way that works for you.
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