In December 2006, I met Marshall Rosenberg in the Netherlands, where I live. Impressed by his 'replacing diagnoses by NVC', I found a powerful toolkit to connect with self and others, healing my mind & heart on the way. Marshall gave the tools to give back life to myself, conversation by conversation. 

Freedom

In 2010, I dove into Nonviolent Communication (NVC), learning fast by training others. NVC empowered my ability to (re)connect to life, no matter what. What a  relief, finally being able to articulate what I'd known all my life - deep down - but had not been able to express. I found freedom and choice. In 2012 I became a CNVC certified trainer, a crown on 30 years 'work in progress', declaring psychiatry past perfect sense.

Training Teams 

I train and coach individuals, couples, kids from ages six to eighteen, teams, and their leaders. I am invited to share NVC to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, at municipalities, in schools, at NVC summer camps around the world with my partner, and in many different companies.

International

Individually and with my husband and co-trainer, Jan Carel van Dorp, I have trained in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Boston, New York (the NY Intensive), the Czech Republic, Spain, and China. This year, 2024, I'm offering my NVC year training, “Living Fully,” for the sixteenth time. As the owner and lead trainer of Unfolding Images, I love to collaborate with fellow Certified Trainers.

Spreading NVC

Since November 2008, I've been a member of the Dutch Speaking NVC Circle, which now has 90+ members; for some years I served on the board. I co-developed and co-designed the website. In 2010, I helped Jan Carel re-translate Marshall Rosenberg’s seminal book, Nonviolent Communication, a Language of Life, into Dutch. I offered 'NVC Cabaret' at the annual Dutch NVC Festival and have provided NVC insights and tips for radio and newspaper interviews.

Training Style

In my trainings, I integrate singing, clapping, using the space, creative writing, improv theatre, nonverbal exercises, bodywork and a systemic NVC approach. I love to encourage group-wisdom, the power of vulnerability, and the jewels in the jackals. Participants say they like my calmness, clarity, care, and humor.