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Desirée’s passion for the development of healthy cooperation in people-centered organizations took her from medicine to coaching, mediation and training. Her healthcare perspective is viewed through the lens of a doctor, a healthcare manager, and medical communication teacher. In addition to directing the EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Netherlands foundation, she […]

In my experience as a clinician, I’ve found that the most profound gift I can offer my clients isn’t my expertise or solutions—it’s my presence. An empathetic and compassionate abiding presence allows me to hold space for my clients with deep understanding and kindness. It is the art of being

Working with triggers—both our own and those of our clients—is a critical part of psychedelic-assisted therapies, and is also a cornerstone of learning through Compassionate Inquiry (CI). Creating a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment is crucial for facilitating experiences in altered states of consciousness, where even the smallest details—such as

A clinical psychologist with youth, children, and those responsible for them, Dr. Neufeld has been helping adults provide conditions in which children flourish for over five decades. A foremost authority on child development, stress, trauma and resilience, he is also the best-selling author of the timeless book, Hold On to

“During gestation, birth and early childhood, the limbic system registers all of our sensations and feelings, without translating it into the language of the cortex, simply because the cortex is not developed yet. That memory lives in the body throughout the rest of our life.” ~ Gabor Maté More than

Diagnosed with ASD in 2020 and Dyslexia in 2022, Dr Taylor combines her research work with her therapy practice, which blends counselling, consulting and coaching and serves mainly neurodivergent clients. She also works with academics to highlight the importance of mental health, wellness, and equity, and is committed to supporting

A Compassionate Inquiry® Practitioner, Life Coach and Meditation Teacher, Nancy balances her practice with raising a family of three joyful neurodiverse sons, alongside her husband of 23 years. Through her deep personal healing of ADHD-related core wounds and addiction, with Compassionate Inquiry®, Nancy has become the mother to herself that

Liz developed and facilitated training to address violence against women for the US Military, State Department, Government Agencies, Law Enforcement and Community Organizations. She was Grants and Programs Director for the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Domestic Violence Systems Advocate & Educator at The Women’s Center, and Program Officer

Preface: Trauma affects individuals by causing a loss of response flexibility, disconnection from the self, a constricted worldview, and difficulty staying present. As a therapist, I guide clients to recognize these patterns, helping them reclaim control over their reactions, rebuild self-connection, and expand their perspective of the world. Through mindfulness