Safe, Insightful & Trauma-Sensitive

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Develop awareness, resilience, and self-understanding through trauma-informed learning, workshops, and reflective practices. Learn More >

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Evidence-informed training programs, workshops, and learning experiences for professionals and practitioners. Learn more >

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For Organisations

Supporting organisations through trauma-informed training, learning experiences, and psychological safety awareness. Read more >

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A Trauma-Sensitive Perspective

I’m Esther van der Sande. I support individuals, professionals, and organizations through trauma-sensitive training, education, and awareness. My work focuses on deepening understanding, strengthening resilience, and creating environments where people feel safe to learn, reflect, and grow.

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“A trauma-sensitive society is one built on compassion, understanding, and connection.”

As the author of the Dutch book “Een Trauma-Sensitieve Samenleving”, I invite you to explore a vision for a more inclusive and harmonious world. In my book, I share insights and tools to foster healing and deeper relationships in our society.

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In-Company Training

Organizations increasingly recognize the importance of working in trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive ways. When professionals understand how trauma can affect the body, behavior and relationships, they are better able to create environments that support safety, resilience and connection.

Our in-company trainings and workshops are designed for teams and organizations who wish to deepen their understanding of trauma and integrate trauma-sensitive and somatic approaches into their work.

Programs can be tailored to the needs of your organization and may include themes such as:

trauma-informed practice
nervous system awareness
trauma-sensitive communication
supporting grief and loss
wellbeing and vicarious trauma
embodied and somatic approaches in professional practice

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Training can be offered in person or online and adapted to different sectors such as healthcare, education, social services, coaching and organizational leadership. Together we explore how trauma-informed principles can support both the wellbeing of professionals and the people they work with.

If you would like to explore possibilities for your team or organization, you are welcome to connect.

Questions or interested in working together? Get in Touch

“Trauma-sensitive work begins with understanding, not fixing.”

Trauma-Informed Care Training and Movement

My organisation, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, was established in Australia and is now headquartered in the Netherlands, providing training that acknowledges the profound impact trauma has on many people’s lives.

Many treatment approaches neglect the impact trauma has on the body.

Our approach has been empirically validated to increase the potential for healing and recovery.

It’s more than just another embodiment practice – it’s a complementary treatment that restores a sense of safety and empowerment.

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Testimonials

I had the pleasure of attending a training on informed psychological practices led by Esther van der Sande, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Esther is an exceptional trainer who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Throughout the training, she was engaging, insightful, and approachable, and she created a comfortable and welcoming environment that facilitated meaningful learning and growth.

Sylvie van den Berg, The Netherlands

What impressed me most about Esther’ training was her ability to make complex psychological concepts accessible and applicable to real-world situations. She presented a variety of scenarios that allowed us to practice applying the skills and techniques we were learning, and she provided thoughtful feedback and guidance throughout the process.

Marco Bernard, France

Esther’s passion for her work was infectious, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about her clients and the impact she has on their lives. Her commitment to ethical and culturally sensitive practice was evident throughout the training, and she provided numerous examples of how to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and cultural differences in a respectful and effective manner.

Simone Williams, United States

Overall, I feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Esther van der Sande, and I would highly recommend her training to anyone interested in the field of psychology, change and consulting. Her knowledge, expertise, and passion are truly inspiring, and I feel much more equipped to apply the skills and techniques I learned in my own organization.

Elisabeth de Vries , The Netherlands

I took part in the foundation course for Trauma Sensitive Yoga online. For me, this experience was one of the best I had ever in a course for healing and trauma, as it combined in a perfect way the knowledge and the personal experience through exercises. I do believe Esther is one of the most empathetic, highly experienced teacher in trauma, one can have and I consider myself lucky to have found her and done her course. She created a safe place for us, and a community environment although we were from different places of the world and online, She managed to plant a seed of a new perspective, a new way of thinking about how we approach people with trauma and ourselves, She broadened our capacity of understanding and our empathetic way of seeing things. She opened for us our interoceptions to listen, feel, and be in the moment. As a person working in the health care system and a humanitarian organization, I truly believe that more people from this field, nurses, doctors, social workers, employees in institutes, and humanitarian organizations should do this course as they can understand and feel more about how the trauma work and help more their patients and themselves. Thank you Esther for the life-changing lessons you gave us.

M. Douvogianni, Greece

I am incredibly glad I attended this training. It has made very clear to me the emphases of what TCTSY is about and has given me concrete tools to work with in my practice. I also find the fact that it is applicable in daily life (even though you would not be coaching people) a real added value. It is in my eyes a philosophy of life, more than a stand-alone way of yoga.

Silvia Rossel, 2024, Belgie