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Amsterdam Centrum
Counseling Amsterdam

Jeannette Bolck & Louis Wijdenbosch offer Efficiënt& Sustainable Brain and Body therapy and coaching. www.counselingamsterdam.nl & www.Motophrenic.nl

Therapy and coaching,voicemail therapy, brainbody training for individuals and couples therapy and retreats.

27/03/2026

Comment "CALL" and I'll send you the link to book a free intro session 👇

Burnout isn't just "being tired" — it's what happens when your nervous system has been running on empty for too long. 🔥

If you're exhausted even after resting, disconnected from things you used to love, or just going through the motions... this one's for you.

Save this and send it to someone who needs to hear it. 💛

25/03/2026

🔗 Link in bio
Workshops & Retreat — what's coming up 📅💚

🧠 Workshop: Onbegrepen klachten bij vrouwen in de eerste lijn
Voor zorgprofessionals die werken met vrouwen tussen de 35 en 50 jaar. Leer PMDD, perimenopauze en hormonale ontregeling herkennen daar waar anderen depressie of burn-out zien.
💻 Online Webinar | 9 april 2026
📍 Amsterdam | 9 & 23 mei 2026

💪 Men's Performance Lab
For men who want to perform better under pressure — physically, mentally, and emotionally. No theory, just training. No talking, just experience.
📍 Amsterdam | 30 May 2026

🌊 Resilience Retreat
5 days to reset your nervous system, recover from burnout and rebuild from the inside out.
📍 Ericeira, Portuga | June 2026

23/03/2026

Episode 2 of 3 — Downward Facing Dog 🐶

This isn’t a yoga thing. This is a nervous system thing.

The goal? Head between the arms, chin to chest — that’s where the reset happens. Blood flows to the brain, muscles activate, and your nervous system gets the signal it’s been waiting for. 🧠

30 seconds. That’s all it takes.

Louis is taking us through 3 moves to regulate from the inside out — and this one hits different when you do it right 👇

Have you tried episode 1 yet? Let us know how it’s going in the comments 💚

21/03/2026

"I'm fine" but your body is literally screaming otherwise 🧠

These 5 signs show up way before burnout hits full force. The earlier you catch them, the easier the recovery.

Which one do you relate to the most?

Drop it in the comments 👇
Your nervous system isn't dramatic. It's just done pretending.

20/03/2026

Episode 1 of 3 — The Headstand Hold 🙃

Your nervous system has a reset button. And it's literally upside down.

Getting your head below your heart, even for 30 seconds sends fresh blood flow to the brain and signals your nervous system to calm down. No gym needed. No equipment. Just you, a wall, and half a minute.

This is the first of 3 exercises Louis is sharing to help you regulate your nervous system from the inside out 🧠

Try it and tell us — how do you feel after? 👇

17/03/2026

Comment "RETREAT" to learn more.
What is your experience with this burnout process? Comment below 👇

Burnout doesn't happen overnight, it's a slow unraveling.

At first, it's just exhaustion. You push through. Then motivation fades, work feels heavy, and small tasks start feeling impossible. Your brain fogs up, emotions swing, and rest never feels like enough.

Burnout isn't just "too much stress." It's a nervous system stuck in overdrive, unable to reset.

The good news? Recovery is possible — and it starts with recognizing where you are in this process.

That's exactly why we created the Resilience Retreat in Portugal, a space to reset, recharge, and rebuild from the inside out.

Join us this June 🌿

14/03/2026

I've spent so many years listening to women who were dismissed, unheard, or made to feel their symptoms were something they simply had to endure. And I'm done staying quiet about it.

Here's what most people still don't understand:
PMDD and perimenopause are serious mental health conditions driven by hormones. Many doctors don't even recognize PMDD. Others deny that perimenopause affects mental health at all. And when women show up suffering, their cycles are never even part of the conversation.

Women are being treated as if their biology doesn't exist, misdiagnosed, gaslit, and sent home. When what they actually need is to be treated as a woman. With a cycle. With hormones. With a nervous system that responds to all of it.

1 in 3 women with PMDD has attempted su***de. This is not a mood thing. This is a medical emergency being ignored.

We cannot create change without speaking up. That's why I stand behind the campaign — alongside and and why I created the Resilience Retreat in Portugal this June. Because these crises are preventable, when we finally start listening. 💚

12/03/2026

That ping pong in your head — should I go to the gym or not? — is actually your nervous system telling you something 🧠

When you're on your period, recovering from a flu, or deep in burnout… that mental battle IS the sign. You're not lazy. You're depleted.

Here's how I get out of it:
🫁 One minute of breathing
🎯 Find your core — be honest about what you're actually feeling
🌳 Walking in nature is never wrong. Even 5 minutes counts.
Stop beating yourself up. Your body knows. Trust it. 🌊

10/03/2026

Comment "RETREAT" and I'll send you all the details 👇

POV: you just realized June is actually the perfect time to finally do something about that burnout 🌿
This summer I'm hosting a burnout recovery retreat and honestly… your nervous system has been waiting for this. 5 days to slow down, reset, and actually feel like yourself again.

🧠 Reflect to untangle what drained you
🛡️ Prevent future burnout before it hits
🌊 Reset in nature (like hitting 'refresh' on your nervous system)
This isn't escape — it's strategic repair with:
✔️ Brain-body workshops (no toxic positivity, just science)
✔️ Somatic movement to release stored stress
✔️ Time to pause before you crash

Because healing isn't just about survival, it's about thriving differently.
Spots are limited — book now! 🌊🔥

08/03/2026

On International Women’s Day, let’s talk about something that affects millions of women but barely gets mentioned: PMDD.

PMDD is not “bad PMS.”

It’s a severe condition where the brain has a heightened response to normal hormonal fluctuations. The result? Extreme mood swings, distress, anxiety, depression—every single month.

And here’s what many don’t know:

Research shows a strong link between early life trauma and PMDD. Trauma creates chronic stress and hypervigilance, which makes the brain more sensitive to hormonal changes.

So for women with PMDD, every cycle can feel like a recurring traumatic event.

Imagine someone spiked your drink and suddenly you feel terrible—but you don’t know why. That’s what undiagnosed PMDD can feel like.

The knowing helps. Understanding what’s happening in your body can prevent the overwhelming spiral.

But even with awareness, PMDD is exhausting. It’s real. And it deserves real support.

If this sounds familiar:

You’re not crazy.
You’re not broken.
There is help.
There are treatments.

And you deserve to feel better—not just on your “good weeks,” but all month long.

To every woman navigating PMDD: we see you. Your struggle is valid. And healing is possible.

Take care of yourself. 💚

06/03/2026

Burnout doesn't always look like burnout. 🔖

You might think you're just tired. Or lazy. Or not trying hard enough.

But burnout shows up differently:
- Constant fatigue that sleep doesn't fix
- Irritability at small things
- Simple tasks feel impossible
- Can't focus or make decisions
- Physical tension, headaches, body pain
- Can't switch off from work
- Feeling disconnected, like you're just going through the motions

Here's what matters: Burnout isn't a personal failure. It's not a lack of willpower.

It's your nervous system stuck in overdrive, signaling that something needs to change.

The vagus nerve, which controls your rest-and-digest response, can't do its job when you're running on empty without recovery. That's why rest alone doesn't always fix it. Your brain and body need to learn how to regulate again.

Recognition is the first step. Regulation is the next.

If this sounds familiar, you don't have to figure it out alone. Link in bio for a free intro call.

03/03/2026

Save this for the next time your nervous system is screaming. 🔖

You don't always have 20 minutes to meditate or go for a walk. Sometimes you have 3 minutes in the bathroom, between meetings, or sitting in your car.

Here's what actually works when you need to regulate fast:

1️⃣ Long exhales through the mouth
Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts. Exhale through your mouth for 6-8 counts. Do this 5 times. Longer exhales tell your nervous system it's safe to calm down.

2️⃣ Humming
Hum any tune for 1 minute. The vibration activates your vagus nerve, which controls your rest-and-digest response. Bonus: it feels ridiculous, which helps break the stress cycle.

3️⃣ Tapping your belly and chest
Gently tap your chest, then your belly, alternating for 1 minute. This brings awareness back to your body and interrupts the fight-or-flight loop.

4️⃣ Complete breath
Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly. Breathe so your belly rises first, then your chest. Exhale fully. Repeat 5 times. This activates diaphragmatic breathing, which calms the nervous system.

5️⃣ Name what you see
Look around and name 5 things you can see out loud. This grounds you in the present moment and pulls you out of your head.

You don't need a whole routine. You just need 3 minutes and one of these tools.

Which one are you trying first? Comment below 👇

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http://counselingamsterdam.nl/en/free-introduction/, https://counselingamsterdam.nl/workshops/resilience-retreat-portuga

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