Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.
Hormonal fluctuations often have a direct repercussion on our emotions and energy levels. Although this cycle-related phenomena is mostly normal and expected, it can still have a considerable impact on a woman’s wellbeing and overall mental health. Stress often gets shoved aside and ends up accumulating during the day (and month!), which can at some point trigger feelings of anger or anxiety, leading to a sense of loss of control, internal meltdown and freeze moments.
Are you trying to run your life as if nothing is going on and simply keeping it to yourself? Sounds familiar?
In this self-reflective workshop we will practice regulating the nervous system in various ways, as well as create a safe space to share our personal experiences, strengths, and struggles. Connection is safety! Together we will also meditate, practice breath work and body and brain exercises to calm down the primal (fight/flight) brain. Prepare yourself with a great toolbox for any moment, and feel more equipped and in control of your body and brain.
Learn more about Polyvagal Theory (Deb Dana, Steve Porges,), The female Brain and more
Fix your roof when the sun is shining!
What to expect from this workshop?
- Get a deeper understanding of how hormonal fluctuations can affect our stress levels and overall mental health
- Gain new awareness about the emotions in your cycle
- Learn to regulate the nervous system, body and brain
- Practice breath work
- Meditate
- Move your body through gentle Bodywork
- Find connection and support among participants in safe group
- Try introspective guided journalling practice (bring your own if you like)
MEET THE EXPERT:
Jeannette Bolck is a NIP certified Psychologist with many years of experience in individual, couple and group therapy. Her work is mostly focused on Burnout (prevention and recovery), PMDD and Trauma. She combines the best practices of Psychology with Psychomotor Therapy, Somatic Embodied Therapy, Polyvagal treatment, and breath work, offering clients personalised strategies to live their best lives.
( You can also find me on BookRetreats.com. )
“The women’s group was heartwarming, recognizable, and very relaxing for me! Some loving time for yourself, with low profile breathing and yoga exercises… Jeannette is sweet and professional! Thank you Jeannette!”
“The Women’s Circle sessions with Jeannette really feel like a total reset for me. It’s great to connect to other women and to take time to connect to your body and “unplug” from the rest.”
Practical info:
- LOCATION: Singel 60 (the big room), Amsterdam
- TIME: 10:30 – 12:30
- PRICE: €50 pp,€95 for two sessions
- Coffee, tea and small snack provided
- Yoga mat and blanket provided (feel free to bring your own!)
- Make sure you arrive 15 minutes before to settle in and feel comfortable
- Wear comfortable clothing
Please let us know in advance if there is any medical condition that Jeannette should know about.
You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breaths and you are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest.
Morgan Harper Nichols
If you are traveling or when you would like to have your session from home. A Skype video conversation comes closest to a “normal” session at the practice. Please call or send an email first.
In the center of Amsterdam you can come to our practice and talk face to face to your therapist. When your busy schedule allows it, please feel welcome to come by for a session!