WORKSHOPS
Reinventing yourself in a new country takes time and you don’t have to go through this process alone.
Maybe you came to the Netherlands for work or study. Maybe for safety, love, family, or because circumstances left you little choice. Maybe you arrived recently, or have been here for years and are still figuring out where you belong.
Moving countries changes a lot more than we typically expect. You find yourself navigating a new culture and society, communicating in a language that isn't your own, building new relationships and reconstructing your identity in this new place.
We organise a series of thematic workshops that provide psychological support to displaced people and immigrants. They are based on psycho education principles and a variety of somatic and creative methods. During their six sessions we jointly explore ways of coping with stress, adapting to new environments and exploring ourselves and the city. We do it through talking, drawing, dancing, playing games, going on walks and gradually building a community with deep connections.
Our workshops and other activities are always free.
This isn't a practical integration course and we won't teach you how to fill in Dutch paperwork. But we offer a safe and caring space to reconnect with yourself, remember your inner strength and value, explore ways to cope with stress, nurture motivation, and form meaningful, inspiring connections with others.
You don't need to be struggling or in crisis to join. Sometimes it simply helps to have a place to reflect, connect and find your bearings before things can become overwhelming.
Everyone who has made the Netherlands their new home is welcome. Regardless of what brought you here.
The group’s language is English, but don’t let your level hold you back. You don’t need perfect English to take part.
How to join
The next group will gather for six weeks from 7 October till 11 November
in the Central Library of the Hague
4nd floor / Dok B & 3rd floor/Lab B
Address: Spui 68, 2511 BT, Den Haag
and will work with these themes:
1. Wednesday 7 October 17:30-20:30
Sources of support. Awareness of one's own identity, values, and sources of support.
2. Wednesday 14 October 17:30-20:30
Mindfulness. The art of pausing between stimulus and response.
3. Wednesday 21 October 17:30-20:30
Trauma and the path to wholeness. How healed trauma can become a resource.
4. Wednesday 28 October 17:30-20:30
Awarness of your own body as a compass for healing.
5. Wednesday 4 November 17:30-20:30
Somatic art therapy. Self expression as a way to connect to yoursrelf.
6. Wednesday 11 November 17:30-20:30
A look into the future. Moving towards things that resonate with you most.
If you would like to join us please register via the link below.
Places are limited, so please sign in early.
REGISTRATION
We will be very happy to meet you :)