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Esther van der Sande

About Esther van der Sande

Esther van der Sande is a trauma therapist, trainer, and international educator in trauma-sensitive practice. She works across private practice, community settings, and organizations, supporting people and teams to cultivate safety, resilience, and meaningful connection. Esther is a mentor in the Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Certification Program and the author of Trauma-Sensitive Society (Trauma-Sensitieve Samenleving), where she explores how trauma lives not only in individuals, but also in our systems and culture — and how more trauma-sensitive ways of living can emerge.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

This study explores how trauma-sensitive yoga can support recovery for women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Through a 10-week program, participants developed greater awareness of their bodies and improved emotional regulation. The findings highlight the value of body-based approaches in complementing traditional trauma therapy. Participants reported increased calm, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to themselves.

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Een uitnodiging tot aanwezigheid en verbinding

Nieuwsbrief – Voorjaar 2025 Lieve lezer, Het is alweer een tijdje geleden dat we via deze weg contact hadden. In een wereld die voortdurend in beweging is, delen we graag een update van onze activiteiten en reiken we je inspiratie en oefening aan — momenten van reflectie, verstilling en verbinding. Moge deze nieuwsbrief een [...]

What Does It Really Mean to Be Trauma-Sensitive?

Dear reader, From time to time, people say to me:"I keep hearing the word trauma-sensitive... but what does it actually mean?" And I understand that question deeply. Because the more often a word is used, the easier it becomes to forget what it truly asks of us. For me, trauma sensitivity isn’t a technique.It’s [...]

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