Reviews

Lisanne is a calm and very kind person. For sensitive children like F and L, that is very valuable. She has a calm way of working and tries to move forward step by step. This was very good for the children, and also for us as parents. The children learned different techniques for dealing with emotions, tension, stress or sad situations. Because of this, it is now easier for them to recognise situations and express how they feel, using an emotion meter with a figure. Both children now use this at school, so they consciously understand how they feel and when they feel it. It is also clearer for the teacher and the other children in class, so they can respond to it. F still uses it in class. L used it for a while, but now says she needs it less. Games they played or things they made, such as coloured rice, are still regularly used at home to reduce tension.

I appreciate how well Lisanne looks at the child. When L did not want to use the journal, Lisanne let that idea go and moved in another direction. I think that is very impressive. Not pushing or making things compulsory, but looking for a new technique to move further toward a solution. Being present as a parent during the sessions also gave more insight, especially with F. You think you know your child well, but surprising things still came up that I did not know about him. Lisanne gave us techniques and tips for home and also tried to give us tools to work with the children at home. They are clear tips and advice that you can use right away. Especially with F, we saw that those techniques worked and helped him become calmer. For L, three sessions were enough and we moved onto a different track. For her, the new listening ear was very valuable, including all the processing and theatre games. She has become more confident, and after a few months of struggle in class, we finally see our girl coming back a little.