Personal wellbeing weekend for women, including young professionals and students in the weekend of 27 till 29 september 2024 in Zonnewende Moergestel.

In this personal wellbeeing weekend for women we focus on holistic personal well-being by integrating all aspects of life: Family, Work and Society. When properly integrated, these spaces can serve as the means to thrive and truly flourish, both individually and collectively.  We shall dive into creating and managing healthy relationships by focusing on our own personalities.
Organised by Sokafoundation in cooperation with SheSustains.

The program includes:

• Day 1 - Friday 27 September:
  Welcome with Borrel & Games.
• Day 2 - Saturday 28 September:
  Two captivating stories of professional challenges and personal transformations. The narratives will pave the way for the Importance of Cultivating Healthy Relationships and Authentic Friendships. The day also offers ample opportunities for mindfulness and reconnection, featuring a serene nature walk and an enlightening Workshop entitled: ‘Focus on Process’ – An Analogy of life with Soap Making.
• Day 3 - Sunday 29 september:
  This day will be dedicated to exploring the essence of relationships and effective communication by diving into a reflective presentation & workshop by Gabriella Buirma-Rieu. Husbands/partners and kids from 15 years are also welcome to join.

Topics & Speakers

‘Focus on Process’ – An Analogy of life with Soap Making Workshop by Veena Joseph; Forerunners Consulting & Coaching and Co-founder of SheSustains.

In this workshop, the soap-making process serves as a metaphor for life. As we learn both cold and hot process techniques, we reflect on how each stage mirrors life’s challenges and growth. This reflective practice helps participants become more mindful of how they approach processes in everyday life, including relationships and personal goals, ultimately exploring the deeper essence of life and how we evolve through it.

‘Navigating Life’s Transitions’: A Journey of Motherhood, Education, Career and Resilience by Mary Paul Mueni; a dedicated wife and a mother of two, plus an author of 2 books including Mama student with a background in banking, who transitioned into Software Engineering upon moving from Kenya to the Netherlands. Mary is now the owner of IT company, Delesoft which offers design and content development services.

‘Have You Found Your Magis?’ by Genevieve Desouza, a Cambridge English Qualified Educator and Certified Neurolinguistics Language Coach. With her expertise in building confidence through effective communication, Genevieve will delve into the concept of Magis—the pursuit of aligning with your true self and vocation. This session will emphasize the transformative power of meaningful connections and relationships as you explore your Magis and unlock your potential.

Panel Discussion: Cultivating Healthy Relationships and Authentic Friendships with Margriet Krijtenburg, Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Personal Leadership at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Margriet, who earned her PhD from Leiden University on “Schuman’s Europe,” will discuss the importance of striving to be good and extending that goodness to others, linking it to Schuman’s principles for sound international relationships. Drawing on her rich international experience, including eight years in India, Margriet will provide insights on fostering meaningful connections, inspired by her work and her co-authored children’s book, “The Father of Europe.”

Connecting Communication by Gabriella Buirma-Rieu, a coach in Nonviolent Communication and Mediation, explores the power of clear and empathetic communication to build authentic relationships. This engaging presentation and workshop guide participants in expressing their intentions and understanding others’ needs, helping to identify and overcome communication barriers. Through practical exercises and reflective discussions, Gabriella offers a nurturing environment to enhance connections in all types of relationships—whether with spouses, children, friends, or colleagues—based on principles developed by Marshall Rosenberg, emphasizing joyful and meaningful interactions. Husbands/partners and kids from 15 years are welcome to join.

‘Welcome and Closing notes’ by Christy Aikhorin, Director WECF NL, CEO UnikBlends & Co-Founder of SheSustains.

Husbands and teenagers 14+ can participate in the conference and workshop on Sunday 29 September.

There is a possibility for daycare for the younger kids (only on 29 September):
group 1: children 0-4
group 2: children 4-8
group 3: children 8-13

Information about day care: Mollynn
Tel: 06 - 5244 7347
Email: info@mollynncares.com

Plaats: Conferentieoord Zonnewende, Tilburgseweg 54 te Moergestel

(06) 3017 5281
secretariaat@soka.nl
www.soka.nl/evenement/family-work-wellbeing-2024