| huizenooitged8.nl | Huize Nooitged8 | The organization has more than 25 years of experience in providing care and guidance, with a Reformist identity and membership of the Protestant Community in the Netherlands. Huize Nooitged8 offers activities focused on the development and possibilities of the client, taking into account their individual needs and those of their family. The organization focuses on providing meaningful day activities, including work and product creation, and emphasizes creating a home-like atmosphere and a suitable environment. | | daycare 1365 environment 4873 care 12338 | |
| mensamedia.nl | Psychologenpraktijk De Kolk | The practice works in collaboration with CareDate and offers a wide range of services, including partner relationship therapy, existential questions, and help with work or study-related problems. The practice offers various therapy forms, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EFT Relationship Therapy. Psychologists Arjaan Hijmans van den Bergh and Rosa Schoen are employed at the practice. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Addiction 493 | mental health 400 relationship therapy 501 psychologist 1196 therapy 7448 coach 25810 | Gelderland → Wageningen 1949 |
| agora.nl | Agora | Agora focuses on the social approach to palliative care and support, offering concrete tools to achieve this. The website offers various resources, including vacancies, information on projects such as ‘Home Spiritual Care’ and ‘Talking about life questions’, and a knowledge base. Agora organizes events and webinars, such as a congress, a symposium, and networking meetings, to share knowledge and connect professionals. | | meaning 428 knowledge base 569 sector 1332 care 12338 event 45199 | |
| rozelaar.nl | Stichting de Rozelaar | The organization has a Christian identity and strives to offer meaningful day activities and valuable work for its clients. The website contains information about various care forms such as housing, lodging, day activities, outpatient coaching, job coaching, therapy, and transportation. Stories from clients, volunteers, employees, and the board illustrate the warmth, the focus on personal attention, and the impact of the organization on the lives of its clients. | Social Services → Support For Persons With Disabilities 24 | day activities 137 work 3122 housing 4378 care 12338 | Barneveld → Voorthuizen 541 |
| pauldeblot.nl | Paul de Blot | The blog covers a wide range of topics including business operations, politics, economics, education, crisis management, sustainability, meaning, humanity, personal growth, and themes around children and parents. Paul de Blot shares personal reflections and insights, often supported by videos and links to relevant discussions and presentations. The website contains various articles and reflections on themes such as the role of the entrepreneur, the challenges of the modern economy, and the search for meaning in life. | Philosophy → Ethics 598 Creative Spaces & Events → Creative Practices 17 | crisis 358 meaning 428 relationship 4205 video 6714 sustainability 18451 | |
| vgvz.nl | Association of Spiritual Caregivers | The VGVZ is the national professional association for spiritual caregivers in the Netherlands. The website offers information about the organization’s goals, structure, and policies, as well as documents and guidelines. It lists various fields of work where spiritual caregivers operate, such as youth care, psychiatry, and VVT/Hospice. There are also opportunities to become a member and access knowledge banks with research and publications. | Organizations → Professional Associations 1004 | spiritual caregiver 20 knowledge bank 99 publication 2018 membership 10442 | |
| kloostertijd.nl | Kloostertijd | The guidance is based on the client’s personal experiences, questions, and desires. The goal is to learn to listen for God’s traces in life and to discover sources of strength and vitality. Kloostertijd offers various forms of guidance, including for individuals, professionals, communities, and teams. | Social Organization → Religious Organizations 1069 | question 2261 life 2673 community 7931 | |
| geestelijkeverzorging.nl | geestelijkeverzorging.nl | The website provides information on various aspects of spiritual care, including the search for spiritual caregivers, how this service can be utilized, and the nature of life's questions. There are specific sections for professionals and administrators explaining how spiritual care can be integrated into their organizations. The website also addresses questions about life’s meaning, the causes of suffering, and the impact of choices on individuals and loved ones. | Personal Development → Meaning 97 | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 professionals 1966 | |
| zienwatonzichtbaaris.nl | TA Academy | Anne Stael helps organizations and self-employed individuals to give more impact and presence by connecting meaning and business acumen, and provides advice, training and workshops for the meaning sector and care institutions. She is project leader of the Center for Life Questions in Rotterdam, where she works with a team of spiritual carers to provide support to people with life questions in the Rotterdam region. Anne Stael offers inspiration and guidance in meaning, work happiness and business acumen via podcasts, training and workshops, and is involved in an experiment within the field of spiritual care and meaning. | Personal Development → Meaning 97 Philosophy → Ethics 598 | spiritual care 34 meaning 428 workshop 19325 training 28133 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| rensbrankaert.nl | Tranzo research group | Rens Brankaert is a professor with affiliations at multiple universities, including Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology, where he focuses on the design and research of technology, systems, and services for people with chronic health conditions. His work emphasizes person-centered care and warm technology, incorporating perspectives from stakeholders and utilizing design and living lab research methodologies. Brankaert's expertise particularly centers around dementia, and he is involved with a Dementia & Technology expertise center at Eindhoven University of Technology, alongside various activities focused on supporting vulnerable populations and organizations. | Engineering → Biomedical Engineering 36 | dementia 674 healthcare 2316 innovation 4659 technology 6816 research 8967 design 27202 | Tilburg → Old South 72 |
| uitvaartverzorgingultimumvale.nl | Uitvaartverzorging Ultimum Vale | The website provides a wide range of funeral services, including cremation, burial, arranging funeral wishes, and offering sympathy cards and flowers. Uitvaartverzorging Ultimum Vale offers 24/7 support and guidance and supports customers with every aspect of the funeral, from the initial preparations to the execution of the ceremony. The company emphasizes a personalized approach and transparent pricing, making professional funeral care accessible to a broad audience. | Funeral Services → Funeral Arrangement 486 | funeral wishes 56 burial 406 cremation 615 grief 1577 funeral 2477 care 12338 | |
| jolandabreur.nl | Jolanda Breur | The website introduces the concept of meaning as something that is experienced, not directly created. Jolanda Breur offers various forms of knowledge transfer, including articles, courses, online meetings, and lectures/workshops. The website emphasizes an everyday and experiential approach to meaning, differing from the idea of actively directing goals. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 Culture → Philosophy 2057 | meaning 428 perspective 882 lecture 1624 article 6000 course 14728 | |
| amarosa.nl | Amarosa | Amarosa believes that every day is worth living, regardless of age or the level of support needed. The organization offers a variety of support forms, including day care, restaurant, personal care allowance, household support, and home care, with care facilities and spiritual care. Amarosa values a loving attitude, expert staff, togetherness, helpfulness, and a modern approach, aiming for its clients to be as independent and happy as possible. | | daycare 1365 housing 4378 care 12338 | Altena → Andel 82 |
| praktijk-lindhout.nl | Praktijk Lindhout | The practice focuses on treating a variety of mental health issues, including burnout, anxiety, stress, trauma, insecurity, and grief. Rick Lindhout offers various forms of support, such as individual therapy, ACT therapy, group therapy, relationship therapy, and coaching, with a personal and humorous approach. The practice also offers coaching specifically for physicians and aims to empower clients to become self-sufficient by providing tools for coping with problems in the future. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Anxiety 1169 | meaning 428 psychologist 1196 anxiety 1596 burnout 1614 therapy 7448 coach 25810 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| grootkootwijk.nl | Zorgboerderij Groot Kootwijk | The care farm provides a wide range of activities, such as baking, crafting, carpentry, scouting, and farm work, tailored to the individual preferences of participants. It focuses on diverse groups including children, youth, adults, and individuals with conditions like dementia, mental health issues, brain injuries, autism, and burnout. Zorgboerderij Groot Kootwijk is affiliated with Coöperatie Boer en Zorg and holds the Landbouw en Zorg keurmerk and is located in the area of Barneveld and Voorthuizen. | Arts & Culture → Educational Activities 187 | care farm 246 | Barneveld → Voorthuizen 541 |
| kcs-haarlem.nl | Karmelitaans Centrum voor Spiritualiteit | The center aims to create a safe and supportive environment where visitors feel at home and can engage in conversations with each other. The website provides information about the program, activities, and the latest program booklet (2025-2026) which is available to participants and interested parties. The website has recently been renewed and is continuously being further developed with new content and functionality. | Protestant Churches → Evangelical 552 | booklet 182 center 1115 participant 1934 question 2261 newsletter 6504 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| willemlevensvragen.nl | Willem Levensvragen | Willem Levensvragen offers an attentive ear and appropriate support for people struggling with life questions and emotions. The website defines life questions as everyday or significant questions about the meaning and purpose of life, which are often hidden beneath feelings such as anger, fear, or sadness. The team consists of experienced spiritual caregivers who offer a listening ear and various forms of support, such as rituals and conversations, regardless of belief system. | | spiritual caregiver 20 life questions 102 conversation 1828 | Nijkerk → Achterhoek 1730 |
| d3rdeverdieping.nl | D3rde Verdieping | The organization offers a variety of activities, including individual support from spiritual caregivers and volunteers, as well as drop-in sessions and group consultations. One of the activities is a film house, scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 6:45 PM with a slideshow using Javascript. The page may not display correctly in browsers that do not support Javascript. D3rde Verdieping also provides programs and evaluations focused on measuring impact, including a program of information meetings about the final phase of life. | Social Services → Crisis Intervention 53 | spiritual caregiver 20 life questions 102 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| zinvollezorg.nl | Zinvolle Zorg | The website is founded by Cisca Peters, a professional with expertise in meaning and care, particularly in guiding families and providing dignified farewells. The website contains lectures, workshops, stories, and a blog offering various perspectives on grief, loss, and coping with difficult life situations. The central theme of the website is that grief and loss are a natural part of life, with attention and understanding being essential. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Grief Counseling 663 | loss 740 grief 1577 question 2261 life 2673 care 12338 | |
| ilsehealing.nl | Praktijk Ilse Healing | The practice provides various treatments including Bach flower therapy, the De Wielwerk method, birth regression therapy, reincarnation therapy, shadow work, and treatments focusing on narcissism and complex separation. The website contains information about narcissism, suicidality, grief counseling, free tools for loved ones, educational sessions, and discussion groups, and a newsletter. Ilse Healing emphasizes a loving and expert approach, listening to the client's needs and aligning with their energy, considering the cyclical nature of life. | Mental & Emotional Well-Being → Trauma 1001 | suicide prevention 12 narcissism 48 grief counseling 76 healing 1148 therapy 7448 coach 25810 | |
| bedsidesingerswageningen.nl | Bedside Singers Wageningen & Anjo Jorritsma | The organization offers gentle, 3-part songs to alleviate pain, anxiety, and grief, providing a sense of peace and comfort. Bedside Singers Wageningen works with various institutions such as hospices and care homes, offering performances at scheduled times and upon request. In addition to in-home and institutional performances, the singers also provide musical tributes during the transportation of deceased individuals, singing as a respectful farewell. | | bereaved families 82 care home 130 singing 1056 song 1285 music 13170 | Gelderland → Wageningen 1949 |
| madeleinetimmermann.nl | Stichting Groenhuysen | Madeleine Timmermann has worked as a community nurse for over fifteen years and studied theology in 1996, specializing in healthcare ethics, before graduating with honors. She conducted research on quality care for people with dementia under the guidance of renowned professors and earned her doctorate at the University of Tilburg. Since 2004, she has been giving lectures and training sessions on care, ethics, and dementia throughout the Netherlands and Flanders, and is currently employed as a spiritual caregiver with Stichting Groenhuysen, particularly at hospice Roosdonck. | Education → Adult & Continuing Learning 6510 | ethics 119 meaning 428 dementia 674 lecture 1624 research 8967 care 12338 | North-Brabant → Roosendaal 2677 |
| centrumlevensvragenrotterdam.nl | Centrum voor Levensvragen Rotterdam & omstreken | Spiritual caregivers offer professional guidance, support, and advice on meaning and belief, regardless of the client’s religious belief. The center offers a wide range of services, including buddy projects, group meetings, training and education for professionals. The website provides information about spiritual care, services, contact details, and a list of frequently asked questions. | Social Services → Welfare 1001 | spiritual care 34 meetings 1011 professionals 1966 | Lansingerland → Bergschenhoek 568 |
| hospicebardo.nl | Stichting Bardo | Bardo offers various services, including a hospice, in-home care, volunteer opportunities, a learning center, and ‘t Trefpunt, where visitors can find support and activities. The organization focuses on providing personalized and tailored care, with the needs and wishes of the patient and their loved ones at the center. Bardo is a foundation and welcomes volunteers, donors, and sponsors, offering information on working for the organization and about its various departments and services. | | learning center 12 trefpunt 15 loved ones 86 hospice 168 volunteer 8367 care 12338 | |
| joycelakwijk.nl | Joyce Lakwijk | Joyce Lakwijk offers a listening ear and guidance to help people find their core and regain self-confidence. Services include coaching, life-philosophical guidance, group training, silent retreats, monastic supervision, Yin Yoga and workshops. Special attention is given to spiritual carers and clergy with opportunities for guided supervision, retreats and SKGV accreditation. | | supervision 1184 retreat 1638 yoga 3704 coach 25810 | |
| centrumvoorlevensvragenlimburg.nl | Centrum voor Levensvragen Limburg | The center focuses on people in Limburg who are terminally ill, are family or descendants of someone who is terminally ill, or are 50 years or older. Offering conversations can help to organize situations, gain clarity, and maintain mental strength, especially in contexts such as illness, loss, or mortality. Professional spiritual caregivers provide guidance without cost, and there is a collaboration with the Network Integral Child Care for spiritual care for seriously ill children up to 21 years old. | Self-Help → Life Questions 824 | grief 1577 conversation 1828 question 2261 life 2673 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| centrumvoorlevensvragen-mob.nl | Centrum voor Levensvragen Midden- & Oost-Brabant | The website describes life questions as concerns about the meaning of life, one's own value, and the significance for others, often arising from difficult circumstances. The center offers assistance to people struggling with life questions, particularly in palliative care, to their loved ones, or individuals over 50 years old, and is active in Midden- and Oost-Brabant. The website provides information about guidance, training, advice, and education opportunities, and includes a registration form for potential clients and information for professionals interested in joining. | | spiritual caregiver 20 life questions 102 life 2673 training 28133 | 's-Hertogenbosch → Southeast 168 |
| tonbersee.nl | Ton Bersee | Dr. Bersee is involved in providing training on spiritual care and life questions, with the goal of disseminating this knowledge among healthcare professionals. He is active in various training programs, including the 'Life Questions Signalize' course for the Stichting Questio and providing psychosocial support to geriatrics nursing students at the VU Amsterdam Medical Faculty. In an upcoming book, 'Reflections from the Heart,' he describes case studies of people struggling with diverse challenges such as loss, illness, trauma, and loneliness, and the interventions he uses to support them. | Self-Help → Life Questions 824 | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 student 7623 research 8967 book 11396 course 14728 | |
| samenvoorzin.nl | Samenvoor Zin | The website offers information about the organization, including recent news, vacancies, and stories. The spiritual caregivers of Samen voor Zin use breathing exercises, yoga, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their own body and mind. The organization collaborates with various residential care organizations in Zeeland, such as ’s Heerenloo, Gors, Philadelphia and Tragel, with the aim of creating a pleasant living environment for their clients. | | meaning 428 life 2673 | Zeeland → Middelburg 2342 |
| wasti.nl | Wasti | The website describes the various courses and workshops offered by Wasti, including 'Tell the stories further', 'Words of value', and 'Eye for the Earth'. Lectures and articles are available, including 'Eye for the Earth', 'Images of Jesus' and 'Slave of Philippi'. The website introduces Arine Benschop as the driving force behind Wasti, a theologian specializing in text interpretation with a broad background in both Protestant and Catholic traditions. She also offers church services upon request. | Christianity → Theology 305 Religion → Protestant Theology 30 | theology 164 lecture 1624 course 14728 | Pijnacker-Nootdorp → Pijnacker 788 |
| deduifdrenthe.nl | The Duif Drenthe | The website offers information about the services of The Duif, including support for moral stress among caregivers and guidance through loss and grief. Various materials are provided, such as workbooks, photos of activities, and a booklet about the loss of a loved one, to assist residents and caregivers in these challenging situations. The website provides access to YouTube videos of celebrations and photos of activities, as well as contact information and details about the team of spiritual caregivers. | Care → Residential Care 305 | workbooks 44 caregiver 1167 grief 1577 emotion 2169 | Drenthe → Assen 3516 |
| centrum-levensvragen.nl | Centrum Levensvragen | The website describes the Centrum Levensvragen as an expertise center offering conversations about a wide range of life questions, such as grief, loss, anxiety, and loneliness. The Centrum Levensvragen provides services through home visits by spiritual caregivers, focused on individual guidance and support. The website informs about the center's approach, who is eligible, and offers contact options via phone and email, as well as a newsletter subscription. | Childcare → Psychological Support 81 | life questions 102 conversation 1828 region 5412 newsletter 6504 | South-Holland → Gorinchem 1947 |
| vrijwilligerspuntwijchen.nl | MeerVoormekaar | The Vrijwilligerspunt works with MeerVoormekaar and offers both a digital and physical contact point for people seeking volunteer work and organizations needing volunteers. The point also supports buddy projects and serves as a trusted contact for volunteers in the municipalities of Wijchen and Druten. Tips are provided to organizations on how to recruit volunteers, and drop-in conversations are offered in Druten and Wijchen to discuss suitable volunteer opportunities. | Volunteering → Volunteer Centers 62 | conversation 1828 vacancy 6598 volunteer 8367 | Gelderland → Wijchen 1579 |
| elsuitvaartzorg.nl | Els Uitvaartzorg | The website offers information about various aspects of funeral arrangements, such as preparing for the farewell, the day of the farewell, and different funeral options, including natural burial grounds and virtual memorial cards. The company has a team of professionals including Gerda Manders, Edith Kloppers, Els Barnhoorn, Judith Schilders and Ingrid Maas, and provides support for grief, with special attention to the loss of a child, intellectual disabilities, or dementia. The website also provides practical information on what to do after a death, such as contacting the doctor and taking time to grieve. | Family → Funeral Services 2084 | funeral arrangement 133 cremation 615 grief 1577 funeral 2477 | |
| vooraltijdbijzonder.nl | Voor Altijd Bijzonder Uitvaartzorg | The website provides information about the different phases of a funeral, from the death to after the funeral. Claudia van Haeff offers personal guidance and support in planning the funeral, taking into account the wishes of the deceased and bereaved family members. The site contains information about rates, insurance, frequently asked questions, and a blog with articles about grief, farewells, and coping with loss. | Life Events → Death 687 | death 356 farewell 1109 grief 1577 funeral 2477 wishes 2717 | |
| inarapraktijk.nl | iNARA Practice | The practice focuses on helping clients restore balance and harmony in their lives and find more meaning and peace. The practice offers services from an Islamic spiritual caregiver, psychologist, relationship therapist, and haptonist, with various languages spoken. iNARA Practice is affiliated with several organizations and adheres to a professional and ethical code to ensure the quality of care. | Trauma & Recovery → Grief 907 | spiritual care 34 personal coaching 70 meaning 428 relationship therapy 501 balance 4582 | |
| zuiderstee.nl | ZuiderStee | Zuiderstee offers both sheltered and supported housing, as well as day care services, at four locations in and around Drachten. Support is provided from a Christian perspective, emphasizing personal contact, involvement, and equality. The organization works with clients aged 18 to 74, with a focus on residents between the ages of 20 and 35, and encourages contributing to a pleasant living environment. | Care → Residential Care 305 | christian 73 daycare 1365 housing 4378 care 12338 | Opsterland → Hemrik 35 |
| moergoed.nl | Moergoed | The care garden and care kitchen provide a sensory-friendly environment where participants work together, harvest, and appreciate nature. The website also offers an online shop with handmade beeswax candles and describes the philosophy and approach of Moergoed, focused on life questions and self-reflection. In addition to day care, Moergoed provides individual spiritual guidance, supported by a spiritual caregiver, helping participants explore questions about their life and boundaries. | Social Services → Community Support 179 | beekeeping 91 environment 4873 kitchen 6443 garden 13129 | |
| alle-zin.nl | Alle Zin Practice | The practice offers individual conversations for people who need a listener and guidance on life questions, without diagnosis or treatment. Eline Amende, the humanist spiritual advisor, provides support to employees and students, and training on meaning, mental well-being, and resilience. The practice focuses on themes such as grief processing and support for major life events such as loss, illness, or changes in life. | Self-Help → Life Questions 824 | meaning 428 grief 1577 question 2261 wellbeing 2620 life 2673 | |
| tmcentrum.nl | TM Centrum | The website offers information about TM, including the core course and further courses. Users can create an account to participate in events, online meetings, retreats, and workshops. The website encourages regular practice of TM to promote clarity of thought and better decision-making. | Education → Adult & Continuing Learning 6510 | journey 701 account 5781 community 7931 course 14728 event 45199 | |
| sos-zeevarenden.nl | SOS-Zeevarenden | The organization focuses on the crucial role of seafarers in global trade, with approximately 45,000 ships annually visiting Dutch ports and nearly one million seafarers present in the ports, primarily from low-wage countries. SOS-Zeevarenden supports these seafarers by conducting onboard visits, offering them the opportunity to communicate and relax in the seaman's house in port areas such as Moerdijk and Dordrecht. The organization is led by Pastor W.J.A. Ester and volunteers, who conduct onboard visits and provide transportation to the seaman's house, offering a listening ear and relaxation. | Marine & Shipping → Maritime 1022 | seafarer 17 pastor 208 port 324 volunteer 8367 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| wernervandewouw.nl | Werner van de Wouw | Werner van de Wouw offers various services, including counseling sessions, ritual guidance, lectures and workshops, and publishes books and articles. The website covers themes such as meaning, rituals, coping with loss, the contextual approach to care, and the guidance of people with intellectual disabilities. Werner van de Wouw describes his background as someone who has been actively involved in governance from a young age and has dedicated his career to voluntary and professional work, with a focus on giving meaning and supporting others in difficult situations. | Philosophy → Ethics 598 | meaning 428 ritual 506 loss 740 lecture 1624 publication 2018 | |
| diemillapraktijk.nl | Diemilla practice | The practice offers trial classes, a schedule, a vacation schedule, and registration options. The focus is on creating a warm, cozy, and personal atmosphere, with space for yoga, meditation, and relaxation. Yoga classes are offered in groups and are taught with personal attention from the instructor in a cozy space in Schoonhoven. | | class 2076 meditation 2400 yoga 3704 atmosphere 5591 massage 7646 | Krimpenerwaard → Schoonhoven 544 |
| rustpuntmeandermc.nl | Meander Medical Center | The website offers words, images, music, and stories that can help visitors find balance and escape stress and worries. Visitors can also light a candle for others, for themselves, or for someone else, creating a sense of connection and support. The Rustpunt was created by the Department of Meaning & Ethics of Meander Medical Center, which focuses on spiritual care for patients and professionals in healthcare. | TravelContent → Travel Guides 938 | meaning 428 candle 792 healthcare 2316 story 8285 music 13170 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| ssgz.nl | Stichting Steunpunt Geestelijke Zorg | SSGZ has been delivering spiritual guidance, support, and advice related to meaning, belief, and spirituality for over 25 years, primarily to individuals facing existential questions or recent trauma. A key feature of SSGZ is its provision of spiritual caregivers with diverse religious backgrounds, including Christian, Islamic, and Hindu, ensuring a culturally sensitive approach. The foundation offers flexible ZZP contracts to organizations and individuals, boasting extensive expertise in healthcare, especially in youth and disability care. | Health → Mental & Emotional Well-Being 23704 | spiritual care 34 zzp 121 network 11123 care 12338 | |
| healjezelf.nl | Heal Jezelf | The website offers various services including breath coaching, truffle ceremonies (group and individual), men’s work, and the rental of practice space. The company has over ten years of experience using plant medicines and emphasizes a holistic approach to health and well-being. The website encourages visitors to explore themselves, acknowledge their pain, and take ownership of their lives. | Therapy → Breathing Therapy 194 Alternative Learning → Alternative Education 84 | truffle 33 soul 355 breathing 976 wellness 1561 work 3122 | |
| dewiedeblik.nl | Jolanda Tuma | Jolanda Tuma, a freelance spiritual caregiver, offers her services including farewells and guidance surrounding life. The website contains a book by Jolanda Tuma, 'At Every Step Less Bound,' published in March 2024 and available for purchase via an external link. The website discusses themes such as coping with difficult emotions, breaking vicious cycles, and the importance of a listener when navigating difficult life situations. | Special Needs & Support → Support 2006 | silence 232 farewell 1109 story 8285 book 11396 care 12338 | |
| volledigleven.nl | Volledig Leven | The website provides information about therapies such as drama therapy, group therapy, and supervision, alongside inspiration for living from the heart. Anne-Marie Hamming, the owner, specializes in bodywork, play, meaning, and the treatment of trauma and works with other professionals. The website is aimed at individuals struggling with dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and a lack of meaning in their lives. | Wellbeing → Happiness 236 | meaning 428 happiness 653 trauma 2107 relaxation 3968 inspiration 4081 therapy 7448 | |
| gouweburgh.nl | Stichting Gouweburgh | The foundation offers a wide range of activities, including work on a care farm, horticulture farm, and workshop, focusing on utilizing the strengths of the participants. The focus is on building work routines, learning work skills, and working on personal development, with an emphasis on possibilities rather than limitations. Stichting Gouweburgh is located in Waddinxveen and offers day care through personal budgets (PGB) and care in natura, and has a convenient location with good access roads and proximity to public transport. | Housing → Social & Supported Housing 858 | personal budget 17 care farm 246 daycare 1365 participation 1430 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Waddinxveen 1046 |
| gedeeldezorg.nl | Gedeelde Zorg | The website acknowledges the changing society and the challenges it presents, such as feelings of emptiness and the pressure of social media. Gedeelde Zorg offers individual sessions, both at home and in a practice room in Nuth, and organizes group gatherings in the region. The website contains general terms and conditions and a privacy statement that can be downloaded, and provides contact information for the practice. | Social Services → WMO 162 | life 2673 care 12338 | Beekdaelen → Nuth 223 |
| jannekekerkhof.nl | Janneke Kerkhof | Janneke Kerkhof is a spiritual caregiver with a background as a lead nurse and theological education. Her services include facilitating life events, individual conversations, discussion groups, courses, and rituals. The website highlights the need for space, time, and balance in life, referencing philosophical reflections on infinity. | Christianity → Theology 305 | spiritual care 34 discussion group 36 theology 164 ritual 506 | Friesland → Northeast-Friesland 1831 |
| edgitaar.nl | Ed van Dijk | Ed van Dijk offers guitar lessons for individuals who want to develop their musical ideas or create a specific atmosphere with their guitar playing. The website describes the ‘Mobile Studio’ of Edgitaar, a facility for recording music with various instruments and vocals, and for sharing these recordings online. The website introduces ‘Music in Bed’, a service where Ed plays songs tailored to the resident, to create a feeling of recognition, connection, and comfort in the care setting. It also describes the role of Bas van der Sijde, a spiritual caregiver, in facilitating conversations around themes such as loneliness and loss. | Music Education → Guitar Lessons 403 | guitar 1091 record 1098 studio 5465 care 12338 music 13170 | |
| peaceservant.nl | Peace Servant | The website offers various services including spiritual care, retreats, meditation, education, lectures, and research. Since 1996, the Peace Servant has conducted scientific research on African descendants within Dutch society, encompassing healing and social research. The organization’s activities include giving lectures at universities and high schools, conducting workshops, seminars, and symposiums. | Anthropology & Sociology → Sociology 454 | giving 14 spiritual care 34 retreat 1638 research 8967 book 11396 education 13471 | |
| levensvragenthuis.nl | Levensvragenthuis.nl | The website describes that grief, anxiety, sadness, illness, and loss can overwhelm people, and the team of spiritual caregivers helps in processing these emotions. The spiritual caregivers provide a safe environment to share questions, thoughts, and feelings, and offer insight into the underlying questions and how to find a path through them. The website discusses specific life questions that people may have, such as questions about meaning, making sense of one’s life, and the approach of the end of life. | Social Services → Welfare 1001 | spiritual caregiver 20 life questions 102 meaning 428 grief 1577 | |
| viviras.nl | Viviras | The website features themed gatherings, personal guidance, funeral services, and various other activities aimed at processing loss and finding meaning. A key component is the book ‘Tobias’, which describes the inspiring life experience of a young boy with an illness and conveys a message of surrender and contentment with life. Viviras offers training and workshops focusing on caregiving, grief processing, and recognizing one’s own needs in care situations. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | grief 1577 life 2673 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| marauitvaart.nl | Uitvaartbegeleiding Mara | The company, founded in 2016 by Mara Punt-de Vries and strengthened in 2021 by Paula Reus-Beemster, offers a service that takes into account the unique wishes of each client. Uitvaartbegeleiding Mara provides a wide range of services, including pre-consultations, natural burial grounds, creating a condolences register, and managing estates. The company emphasizes a loving and attentive approach, supporting clients in taking the right steps at the right time and creating a fitting farewell. | Family → Funeral Services 2084 | personalize 291 burial 406 farewell 1109 funeral 2477 | |
| sameninhetwittekerkje.nl | SAMEN | SAMEN organizes discussion groups and inspiration events focused on depth, personal growth, and exploring life questions. The organization was founded in 2015 by former pastor Bert Fockens and Edwin Vonk, a psychosocial therapist, coach, trainer, and personal change process facilitator, with the aim of utilizing the Witte Kerkje in Terheijden as a center for community development. SAMEN strives to create a community that supports and cares for each other through connection and contact, offering meetings, meaning, and personal development to those in need. | Personal Development → Self-Help 1791 | discussion group 36 meaning 428 meeting 2381 church 3439 inspiration 4081 community 7931 | Drimmelen → Terheijden 178 |
| sarahsumead.nl | Sarah Su Mead | The website describes Sarah Su Mead's personal background and the reason for her work as a spiritual caregiver, stemming from her need for professional support during a crisis. The website provides an explanation of what spiritual care entails, with a historical context and the current spread of the practice across various sectors of society. The page includes a quote from Ram Dass that reflects the core of her approach as a spiritual caregiver: creating a safe environment for clients. | Self-Help → Life Questions 824 | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 crisis 358 | |
| harteklank.nl | Harteklank | The website provides information about musical duo ‘Emunah’, singer-songwriter ‘Klausing’, and programs such as yoga, meditation, musical puppet theater, and music therapy. It offers a concert agenda and workshops around improvisation, guitar workshop and family music, also with attention to retreats and silent days. The website includes contact information and a blog, and describes Harteklank’s mission as a place where people can be open to themselves and each other and where nourishment and inspiration are offered. | Education & Training → Music Therapy 120 Music Education → Guitar Lessons 403 | music therapy 106 guitar 1091 retreat 1638 yoga 3704 concert 4409 workshop 19325 | |
| dianatjeerdsma.nl | Coöperatie Netwerk voor Levensvragen | The website describes Diana Tjeerdsma’s services as a spiritual caregiver, assisting people and organizations with life’s questions, with a particular focus on older adults and individuals in the final stages of life. It offers support and advice to these individuals and their families, emphasizing the importance of connecting perspectives and providing a bridge for understanding in care situations. The website outlines the costs associated with home spiritual care and ethical deliberation, as well as the organizations Diana Tjeerdsma collaborates with, including the Coöperatie Netwerk voor Levensvragen. | Palliative & End-Of-Life Care → Elderly Care 1061 | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 perspective 882 care 12338 | |
| me-mento.nl | Praktijk Me-mento | Traditionally, spiritual care was primarily provided in institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes, but due to the increasing trend of home living, there is a growing need for support in the home environment. The website addresses topics such as life questions, meaning of life, grief and loss, and provides professional support to people struggling with these issues. Registration for spiritual care is possible by phone or email, and the service is freely available for seniors from 50 years of age and palliative patients and their families. | | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 grief 1577 registration 4366 home 7976 | |
| praktijkomzien.nl | Praktijk Omzien | Timothy and Elise Alkema collaborate in Praktijk Omzien, offering spiritual care and pastoral guidance. The practice utilizes a model for existential soul care, addressing faith and meaning questions, personal stories, and relationships. Through questioning and discussion, space is created for exploring personal questions and regaining balance, purpose, and meaning in life. | Christianity → Theology 305 | faith 1093 question 2261 relationship 4205 balance 4582 story 8285 care 12338 | |
| vivenstherapie.nl | VIVENS Gesprekstherapie & Natuurlijk Gezond | The website describes the therapist’s approach, highlighting a coaching and inspirational role. It emphasizes that the guidance can be offered from a Christian or non-Christian perspective, with the aim of providing peace and insight. The website offers the possibility of a free introductory telephone consultation without any costs. | | christian 73 grief counseling 76 telephone 209 | |
| maatschapzingesprek.nl | Maatschap ZinGesprek | The organization offers support in various situations, such as dependence on care, serious illness, or retracing the balance in life. Conversations with a humanistic spiritual counselor are confidential and focused on clarifying questions and thoughts, creating space for new perspectives. Maatschap Zingesprek operates in Wageningen, the Rivierengebied and Eindhoven and organizes new conversation groups annually. | Philosophy → Ethics 598 | perspective 882 conversation 1828 care 12338 | Gelderland → Wageningen 1949 |
| meaningfulleadership.nl | MLC | The community provides a safe environment for discussing important themes and exploring questions of meaning. Through meetings, book discussions, and creative sessions, members are supported in their personal and professional development. A leadership program focuses on connecting and deepening leadership, with an emphasis on creating positive change in the world. | Personal Development → Meaning 97 | meaning 428 meetings 1011 leadership 3724 community 7931 | |
| aanuwzijde.nl | Aan Uw Zijde | As a registered spiritual caregiver, Kirsten Timmer offers support in various situations such as palliative care, grief, death, and the shaping of rituals. The website emphasizes the importance of listening, empathy, and careful guidance in dealing with emotions, difficulties, and life questions, such as grief, anger, and loneliness. The spiritual caregiver is accessible to people with diverse cultural and belief backgrounds, regardless of religious belief or orientation. | Trauma & Recovery → Loss 714 Trauma & Recovery → Grief 907 | spiritual care 34 ritual 506 loss 740 grief 1577 | |
| aldivanlierop.nl | Aldi van Lierop | Aldi van Lierop interviews individuals involved in palliative care and documents their stories. The website defines palliative care as a form of care that helps people live well, even when healing is not possible, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal choices. The website provides information about the caregivers and volunteers involved in palliative care and the motivations behind choosing this type of support. | | palliative care 140 life 2673 story 8285 care 12338 | |
| centrumvoorzinzorg.nl | Centrum voor Zinzorg | The center focuses on providing spiritual care to people in a palliative phase of life. Furthermore, the spiritual caregiver, Anne-Marie Lambert, is available for counseling and funeral support. Anne-Marie Lambert is a member of the Professional Association of Spiritual Caregivers (VGVZ) and registered in the Quality Register for Spiritual Caregivers (SKGV) and works in Helmond and surrounding areas. | | spiritual care 34 palliative care 140 elderly 367 counseling 741 | North-Brabant → Helmond 3058 |
| elementalflow.nl | Elemental Flow | The website offers workshops and classes on ‘Tao of Woman, Body & Voice’ and ‘Healing Tao’. Do-In yoga classes are offered, as well as massage and voice liberation sessions. Sarina Zeeman, the owner, provides private lessons and coaching, and guides visitors on a journey of self-discovery and inner strength. | Adult & Continuing Learning → Self-Development 19 | tao 35 voice 1090 body 3490 yoga 3704 massage 7646 coach 25810 | |
| esmajeur.nl | Es Majeur | Ester Alofs, the owner and music therapist, provides services in North and Central Limburg and South East Brabant, both at her practice in Staatsie Vivere in Kelpen-Oler and on-site at the client's location. The practice offers music therapy, supervision, and blog posts, focusing on helping people discover their uniqueness and strength through music. Ester Alofs has various qualifications as a music therapist, including RGM-therapist and expertise in grief and loss, and emphasizes her personal approach and passion for music. | Education & Training → Music Therapy 120 | music therapy 106 supervision 1184 grief 1577 music 13170 coach 25810 training 28133 | Venlo → Blerick 547 |
| harrietbergmans.nl | Harriët Bergmans | Harriët Bergmans is a spiritual caregiver with a Master's degree in Spiritual Care from the University of Groningen and experience in geriatric and rehabilitation care. She completed the Contextual Pastoral Training program in 2002 and is currently being trained as a general supervisor at the Hanze (LVSC registration). As a supervisor, she works from a contextual perspective and offers her services to spiritual caregivers and preachers. | Adult & Continuing Learning → Professional Training 1224 | spiritual care 34 supervision 1184 education 13471 | Drenthe → Assen 3516 |
| inhetstillemidden.nl | In Het Stille Midden | The practice was founded by drs. Ben Simons and offers spiritual care in a familiar home environment. The website describes the role of the spiritual caregiver, ethicist, and the origin of the practice. It explains spiritual care as professional guidance related to meaning and belief, with particular attention to the target group of healthcare professionals (doctors, practice assistants, etc.). | Philosophy → Ethics 598 | spiritual care 34 ethics 119 meaning 428 doctor 1397 | |
| lieverluisteren.nl | lieverluisteren.nl | The author states that listening is a crucial element in work relationships and can provide meaning and create connections. They emphasize that listening to people’s motivations and needs is the key to a fulfilling and meaningful experience. The website is hosted by a company with KvK number 70456119 and located in Arnhem. | Communication → Listening 10 | listen 277 meaning 428 work 3122 connection 4007 story 8285 | |
| muziekspreekt.nl | Marianne Brouwers | The website describes the three areas of her practice: music therapy, guidance, and coaching, highlighting the differences between their goals and focus. Music therapy focuses on the process of development and healing, aiming to stimulate order and balance. Guidance supports clients in increasing their independence within the framework of various laws and regulations. Coaching focuses on the future of students and other groups, with the client's wishes and desires at the center. | Energy Work → Emotional Health 579 | music therapy 106 music 13170 coach 25810 | |
| pastoraalwerk.nl | Evelien Roode Geestelijke verzorging & Ritueelbegeleiding | Evelien Roode is a spiritual caregiver with a background in elderly care and the justice system, specializing in existential questions and spirituality. Her work includes preaching, reflection, and guidance, both within Protestant and Catholic contexts. She offers her services in care homes in Brabant, particularly to people with physical and mental limitations, and supports them with existential questions and their families. | Government & Administration → Justice 51 | preaching 35 ritual guidance 35 pastoral care 122 justice 123 | |
| santalena.nl | Priscilla Santalena | The practice offers various therapy forms including essence therapy, aromatherapy, Reiki 1, Reiki 2, and Reiki Master, focusing on restoring balance and deep connection with oneself. A key aspect of the practice is the guidance of women in the (peri)menopause, with a holistic and personalized approach to help them feel energetic, balanced, and confident. The website describes Reiki as the receiving and utilization of universal life energy to support the body's self-healing ability and promote inner growth. | | aromatherapy 305 reiki 1284 balance 4582 energy 9075 | |
| voorliefdepraktijk.nl | Voorliefde | The practice, led by Marion Wiering, focuses on being able to satisfy oneself and experiencing connection with others. Happiness is defined as experiencing value within a community, with connection, future perspectives, and sufficient rights and influence. The practice offers support during difficult times, such as doubt, sadness, fear, and feelings of hopelessness. | Spiritual Practices → Spirituality 4399 | happiness 653 love 1240 artist 5745 | |
| weetugezien.nl | Weet U Gezien | The site describes Jannozien Moggré’s services as a spiritual caregiver, particularly in the primary care setting, and emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and understood by clients. The site offers professional support and guidance for questions related to meaning, end-of-life care, and saying goodbye to loved ones. Starting January 1, 2025, Jannozien Moggré will reduce her activities, but contact information will remain available for new clients. | Social Services → Grief Support 587 | spiritual care 34 funeral care 135 meaning 428 | |
| vitadegrotevragen.nl | Vita De Grote Vragen | The website addresses themes such as relationships, work, climate change, stress, and the meaning of life, recognizing that finding answers to these questions can be complex. An article discusses the concept of a ‘good life’ and references Jessica Scholtze, who suggests it lies in simple, sustainable choices. The website presents a collection of articles and reflections on diverse topics, including mental health, relationships, and personal growth. | Culture → Philosophy 2057 | meaning 428 question 2261 life 2673 stress 3965 inspiration 4081 relationship 4205 | |
| begaanbarewegen.nl | Eline van der Giessen | Eline van der Giessen is a freelance spiritual caregiver who helps people navigate difficult periods in their lives and find a path that is manageable for them. The website offers a listening ear and a safe space to ask questions about things like the meaning of events and how to move forward. Eline provides support and can help in exploring meaning and finding perspective, potentially in consultation with family and friends. | Counseling → Professional Counseling 13 | spiritual care 34 question 2261 | |
| stervensbegeleiding-2-0.nl | Stervensbegeleiding 2.0 | The website offers information and support for individuals who need assistance and comfort at the end of life. The provider emphasizes the importance of listening, warmth, and expertise to make the client feel heard and supported. The website encourages visitors to contact for further information and support. | | warmth 86 listen 277 journey 701 | |
| vinnar.nl | Vinnar | The website offers various forms of spiritual care, including in-home care for seniors, palliative care, and care for children in difficult situations. Furthermore, professional environments, such as hospitals and clinics, are served with spiritual care and support. The offering also includes bereavement support, spiritual training, resilience training, and intercultural communication training. | Spiritual Practices → Spirituality 4399 | bereavement support 12 spiritual care 34 meditation 2400 yoga 3704 training 28133 | |
| psychologie-plus.nl | Carla Tans | The practice offers various forms of therapy, including anxiety therapy, relationship therapy, and coaching/meaning of life, addressing diverse complaints such as anxiety, depression, and stress. The practice offers a personalized approach where the cause and context of the complaints are investigated, rather than standard treatments. The practice is affiliated with the foundation 1nP, ensuring quality of care and guaranteeing full reimbursement of care by this foundation. | Energy Work → Emotional Health 579 | relationship therapy 501 anxiety 1596 complaint 6479 therapy 7448 coach 25810 | Bronckhorst → Vorden 416 |
| geloveninzin.nl | Gabrielle Vermeulen | The website describes spiritual care as building a bridge to reconnect after periods of unease or disconnection from feelings and surroundings. It emphasizes that spiritual care is not necessarily based on religion, but focuses on clarifying thoughts and feelings to find answers to life’s questions on your own. The website offers information about conversations, celebrations, and creative care, highlighting the importance of celebrating special moments in life. | Self-Help → Life Questions 824 | spiritual care 34 life questions 102 conversation 1828 | |
| mail21.nl | PVG – The Practice for Prayer Healing | The practice provides telephone personal prayer for physical and mental ailments, and for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Visitors can schedule a prayer appointment via the website or send their prayer request by email. There are also testimonials from people who have benefited from prayer healing. The practice brings the spiritual gifts of healing and deliverance into practice, gives lectures and instruction on the healing Jesus principles from the Bible, and addresses topics such as childbearing and specific ailments like toothache. | Protestant Churches → Evangelical 552 | testimony 69 prayer 397 request 454 healing 1148 appointment 13510 | |
| begeleidingdementie.nl | Frans Clarijs Begeleiding Dementie | The website describes the impact of dementia on a person's identity and emphasizes the importance of preserving the living environment. Frans Clarijs provides support with practical matters, rehabilitation, relaxing and social activities, and activities focused on meaning. The website offers information about what happens with dementia and how the guidance and care are focused on it, with attention to traditions, habits and rituals. | Neurology → Dementia 509 | elderly 367 meaning 428 dementia 674 home 7976 | Oss → Berghem 253 |