Mindbloom
Values
When we know what is truly important to us and start taking steps in line with our heartfelt values, we will be able to live life in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. In life we will definitely deal with struggles. Without the struggles we would not be able to notice and appreciate the moments of beauty and love. When we fall we try to climb back up again as best as we can. Our values help us find our way, even when the sky is dark and we’re surrounded by mist. We are here to help you (re-)connect to your values and take the steps in your heartfelt direction towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Connection
We are not alone, we are interconnected. We are connected to other people, nature, the beings and world around us, therefore we exist and feel like being part of the whole. While we fall and climb back up again, we need each other for support. When we connect, when we are emotionally present, listen and help each other out where needed, we feel that we are better able to cope with challenges and can share the joy as well as the pain. This in itself makes us feel connected on a deeper level: the meaningful spark of life. When we feel safe, we can learn to be open and vulnerable and we can truly connect with one another, just as we authentically are. With our explorative and courageous mindsets, we can reach more than the sum of our individual parts, there will be synergy: transformation and growth! Within a holistic network of professionals, we support you and help facilitate your growth where needed.
Basic needs
We try to take care of our basic needs as best as we can: safety, stability, self-expression, autonomy, realistic boundaries, spontaneity and play. It’s about finding appropriate ways to get our needs and wishes met and respecting our boundaries and limitations, as well as respecting other people’s needs and boundaries. Off course, not all of our needs can be met by ourselves and others and that’s healthy, it’s part of reality (even though it doesn’t always feel ok). When we get to know ourselves better, we learn to take care of ourselves and navigate our bodies in our lives and interactions.
Self-care
Finding ways to manage our stress levels, taking care of our health, needs and wishes, while respecting our boundaries and limitations is challenging. By doing, trying, exploring, we find out what works for us and what doesn’t. The forms of self-care that work for us can even change over time. By trying new things, we get to know ourselves, our bodies and souls better, which helps us to attune to our needs and take better care of ourselves. We are role models. When we take care of ourselves, we inspire others and are able to care for others. We invite you to explore ways that can assist you in taking care of your body, mind, soul and therefore will have a positive impact on the people and world around you.
Adverse childhood events and trauma
Sometimes in life, maybe when we were younger, our basic needs were not met, which can cause challenges or difficulties throughout our lives. These adverse events can take the form of neglect, abuse or household dysfunction. Maybe you experience the effects of intra- or intergenerational trauma or adverse or traumatic events in adulthood. These experiences can impact your feelings of safety and stability, our level of stress, emotions, beliefs, and behavioral patterns, which affect our wellbeing, functioning and self-esteem: how you perceive your own value and self-worth. I’m specialised in the treatment of (complex) trauma, aversive events and the improvement of your self-esteem. I help you work through these experiences in a way that suits your personal situation and needs, within a safe and connected relationship.
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light but by making the darkness conscious” – Carl Jung
Empowerment and inner healing power
Finding out that you can face challenges, work through trauma, and grow, is the most rewarding and empowering experience one can have. This experience is also referred to as posttraumatic growth. While we are guiding you with safety, trust, encouragement, respect and useful tools, your body, mind and spirit possess a great inner healing power. Your hard work can be rewarded with a calmer nervous system, wisdom, personal strength, resilience, renewed insight into your values and more fulfilling relationships. You may feel empowered as you find new ways to integrate these life experiences in your personal narrative and live your life in a meaningful way. We will be sure to celebrate your hard work, courage, self-respect and milestones!
Poem: The Guest House
By 13th century mystic Rumi
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
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