support for athletes

Several months ago, through a good conversation with friends, it came out that my emotions about the loss of a loved one were higher than expected. This affected my life even though many people did not realize it because I had put on a mask for myself. When I saw a message on facebook from Dutch Support Group I immediately thought that this way of coaching would suit me. Walking through the woods or boxing, but just what suits you as a person. As soon as I stepped inside for the first time it felt familiar and I could let my feelings go.

The times after that we went for a walk which allows you to think about yourself and the emotions you carry with you, the fresh air did me good. To really give everything a place, we went boxing. Calling up emotions and literally beating them out helps. The coaches have so much knowledge of how someone is put together and what this person needs. Nobody is perfect but you do get the feeling that if you accept yourself the way you feel you are very close to the perfect picture of yourself. In short, this journey into myself in combination with my emotions have definitely made a very big step in the right direction because of all the good explanations, listening ear, conversations and boxing. I was already happy in life but now I can really enjoy it.

I was in a turbulent, unfulfilling phase of my life. Looking back on it, in bigger trouble and unhappiness than I thought. I didn’t know how or what else to do in life, but something had to change. I had accepted that how I was living my life was neither working nor enjoyable for me.
When we started our journey, a lot of confidence was quickly gained. Mainly because the experience and knowledge was recognizable and applicable. It was not vague general advice, but advice on human recognizable situations. They were practical tips that I could test out right away. Why did I do the things I did? Why did I need drugs? It made me think about things and guided me through my thoughts and issues. It communicates in a way that touches you, in which you feel understood and also come to understand yourself better. By looking at the uniqueness of the person, the coaches were able to empathize. Everyone is different and that is just wonderful. Sincere interest. In addition to this talent, also in-depth knowledge about addictive behavior. About how your own brain can sometimes work against you. But also simple tips that make daily ailments or thinking errors more bearable or even let you overcome them. How to properly dwell on your negative feelings, which inevitably makes your life easier by understanding your feelings. Since the beginning of our journey, I have only gained new insights. I could always come in with questions in between sessions and soon that builds a bond of trust. Especially because I got the feeling that I was understood. Without judgment, after all no one is perfect, but the will to change and improve yourself is the one thing that is admired. It is like a well-meaning wise brother, who from the sidelines corrects you and gives it to you. Through insights, understanding but also self-confidence, I slowly but surely dared to put my money where my mouth is. I got rid of my addiction, but perhaps more importantly, I want to be good to myself again and therefore to my fellow man. I can say that through showing interest, letting myself dig deep into my emotions and thoughts, showing advice and understanding but also confrontation and speaking things out as they are, he has turned me to many insights and the knob.

Everyone deserves a coach in their life in that aspect. Especially if you want to have self-love. When I look back, at where I was last year, I can only be in disbelief at how happy I am to have made this progression. I could not have expected this. For this, I can only be grateful. This is what I needed.

My life was upside down and I had lost all hope of ever feeling happy again. My complete “safe” foundation had been gone for some time; work, relationship, family ties were all on edge. Despite many sessions with various psychologists, I was only going to feel worse because no one was really succeeding in getting to the cause of my pain. Naturally, I was skeptical at first to enter a coaching program and have to tell my story again for the umpteenth time. But here was the ability to go almost directly to the cause of the blockages, pain and sadness. And more importantly to motivate me to work on it so that I would not put it away again as I have always done. There is real listening to your story, but also strict when you need to be (and sometimes you need to be), there is no judging and condemning. The way of working is very casual and together you come to a program that suits you. I found it very pleasant, for example, to have a conversation while walking because I felt freer and at the same time renewed energy instead of sitting inside where you often only run empty (which is sometimes fine). I can now say that I crawled out of my deep valley (which was very deep), I am happy and life is nice again. I also finally dare to make choices for myself which suddenly makes room for new, beautiful (work) challenges. In short ….. I grant everyone a program like this!

Two years ago I suffered burnout. I didn’t know what was happening to me. For more than a year I had many different therapies, but the therapy I received at Dutch Support Group brought me the most. It was only then that I really got to know myself. I immediately felt safe with the coaches. It has given me insights, tools and methods that to this day make me the best, purest and happiest version of myself. I would grant this to anyone!

Through this way I would like to share my experience and opinion about two wonderful wonderful people from Dutch Support Group. They taught me to love myself and gave me tools. Through their commitment and trust I have learned a lot and found my own self again. I had no confidence in people or psychological help. But these two wonderful people have given me that trust. Thank you Martijn and Rosaline for all your efforts and experiences. I wish everyone to be helped by you!