Self-development for teachers & school leaders
Educating your inner life
I am guiding you to create space for what truly needs to be seen - within yourself and in your relationship with the children around you.
Drawing on psycho-spiritual pedagogy, we will explore how inner patterns, family systems and mythology shape the pedagogical space. This will create more peace, clarity and ownership in the way you are guiding children.
Children learn far more from what you are than from what you say.
If you are anxious, they feel anxiety.
If you are present, they feel peace.
Your inner state becomes their environment.
That is why your own awakening is the greatest gift you can give a child.
Eckhart Tolle
Books & Counseling
Are you likely to conform to work habits rather than questioning how things you are doing actually feel for you?
Practical support is waiting for you. They inspire you to gently touch your feelings and then choose the action that is right for you.
SEMINARS
Program People & Development
How does your family system influence your lessons?
In an inclusive classroom, sensitive teaching is both inspiring and necessary to give all students a sense of belonging. You can only do that if you are at home within yourself.
With this program, you will discover how to approach this. Which family stories influence your way of teaching and leading? What are new practical tools to align your pedagogical compass with your specific group?
Mentortraject
Compassionate leadership
Coaching for school leaders
Do you feel the need to create space for your ideas for change?
With this 1-on-1 program, you will discover in 3 months how to shape your new story from inner leadership. So that you can start inspired change from your soul - to the classroom.
Inner pedagogy for teachers
Coaching & burn-outprevention
- You say “I’ll think about it” while deep down you know you don’t want to say ‘yes’.
- You feel drained after a parent-teacher meeting, but don't know why.
- You have a good idea, but don't dare say it out loud during a meeting.
A practical, tailor-made program on thoughts, projections, and true presence
SELF STUDY
Self-development at your own pace
Do you prefer to learn independently? I offer various books and online lessons that allow you to get started in your own time:
- NEW: Towards The Compassionate School – a book for teachers strengthening their personal growth and for school leaders deepening their change management skills. Available in English from 2027, subscribe for updates
- Teaching Refugee Children - handbook on updating your trauma sensitive skills
- Empower Yourself at Work – workbook to embark on your personal Hero's journey and find your authentic talents, job satisfaction and inner peace.
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
The quick scan in 'Towards the Compassionate School' is an eye-opener. Finally, a tool that makes visible where a school *really* stands, instead of where we think we stand.
Nadia Belabas, school principal
IBS De Reiziger, Maassluis
Whether it concerns strategic consultation or advice to a director, you just think: 'Just call Hélène'.
Iwan Specht, Project Manager Newcomers, Municipality of Rotterdam
We have enjoyed Hélène’s enthusiasm as well as her pedagogical and international experience.
Our teachers, parents and children loved the mindfulness seminars.
Aphrodite Vati, deputy mayor for tourism, W-Lesvos, Greece
FREE
Focus and relaxation for better results
Mindfulness in 11 languages
With mindfulness exercises, the child trains focus, relaxation, and self-regulation, resulting in higher learning outcomes.
Here you will find exercises in 10 languages, from Dutch to Ukrainian and Turkish. There is always a language for the students in your class.
New episode
The Compassionate School PODCAST
Meet passionate educators who are inviting children to be their true selves.
Why I do what I do
I believe that every child has an inner compass - just like we. If we learn to listen to that compass again, space is created for healing, growth, and genuine connection. That gives both ourselves and children the solid foundation we need on our life path.
My specialization in child guidance began in 2006 in The Hague's Spoorwijk district (The Netherlands). Through humanitarian aid on the Greek island of Lesvos, I added on the ground experience with psychosocial challenges for pupils who sometimes have a difficult path to navigate in life.
I enjoy working with teachers and leaders who are open to personal growth on deeper levels. This offering is not suitable for every school, but is perfect for those curious about inner growth, cyclical working, and the power of mythology.
Would you like to discuss collaboration? Leave your details and I will contact you.
Photos: Marrakech/Parthenon market Athens
Camel/tree photo: Pixabay
Group photo: Lesbos trip 2024
