Workshops
Perhaps you’re a board member or committee member of your study association or student union. You might notice that several member have their struggles in the area of well-being. Members may be dealing with stress, or have difficulty making decisions, they have financial or other worries, or high expectations from others and themselves… If so, invite us to lead an interactive workshop! We offer a variety of workshops, but we can also tailor one to address the specific needs of your association members.
Workshops we offer:
- How do I deal with my stress?
In this workshop, we’ll explore the theory behind stress. What is it? When does it become unhealthy? We’ll also use various interactive and reflective exercises to help you assess your own stress levels and provide tips on how to manage it effectively.
- Decision Making (for those who want to be authentic)
During this workshop, you’ll learn to make choices that align with your values, based on both your reason and your heart. Through interactive and personal exercises, you’ll gain tools and gather all the information you need to ultimately make your decision.
- Taking Control of Your Finances
Many students experience financial stress. In this workshop, we’ll focus specifically on what money means to you and provide practical tips for organizing your finances. If desired, this workshop can be held over two evenings, with each participant working on their own financial plan during the sessions.
- Non-violent Communication
In this workshop, you’ll explore your own boundaries. How do you recognize them? And how can you set your boundaries in a way that’s pleasant and ensures others listen to you? This workshop is very practical—we’ll do plenty of exercises.
- Dealing with Emotions
As a student, you often rely on logic—and you’re good at it! Sometimes, though, we’re not quite sure what to do with our emotions. How do you recognize them, and what should you do with them next? During this workshop, you’ll learn more about what your emotions are telling you and how to deal with them.
- RetreatBring your committee, fraternity, or sorority to the monastery for an evening of silence and exercises focused on self-reflection and physical relaxation.
- A custom-made workshop for your union or study association. Contact us if you want to start to work with a certain topic or questions in the area of well-being and meaning. We can create a tailor-made workshop for your union.
Our workshops are characterized by self-reflection, practical exercises, and interaction. There’s time to ask questions, and we’re happy to follow up with a discussion after the workshop. By the end of a workshop, you’ll know yourself and your members a little better, and you’ll have learned practical tools for self-care and for living in alignment with your own values.
We can come to your organization and hold the workshop on-site. It’s also possible to host you at the monastery where Vita is based.
| Workshops are led by Anneriet or prepared by her in collaboration with one of our interns. Anneriet has been working with adolescents for over 20 years and is a life coach and counselor. Anneriet and her volunteers offer a great mix of theory and practical exercises in our workshops. The workshops can be conducted in either Dutch or English. |  |