Over Linda
For a long time, I primarily lived in my head. I was hardly in touch with my body, and I worked hard just to be ‘good enough.’ I denied my own desires; often, I couldn't even feel them. At times, I felt like my own enemy. Until I found another path.
With the guidance of a fantastic therapist, I learned step by step to reconnect with my body. Little by little, I learned to feel through the old pain that was stored there. I began to see how recurring patterns in my life stemmed from deep-rooted beliefs I had about myself. In my meditations, I discovered more and more about the sensations in my body and how they are linked to my thoughts and emotions. I learned that simply being present with what I feel is often enough to bring about transformation. When nothing else needs to be other than what it is, peace arises. This way, more and more space opened up to discover who I truly am and to make choices that align with my essence. This process continues to unfold every day.
My path to becoming a life therapist.
Even as a small child, I said I wanted to become a psychologist. I wanted to help the people around me who were experiencing a lot of pain. That's why it was a logical step to study psychology. At the end of my studies, I knew more about the human psyche, but I still had no idea what the path to healing actually looked like. So, I followed my curiosity and became a scientist. I researched how the brain works and wanted to understand how it shapes us into who we are and how we experience the world. Seven years ago, there was a turning point. I felt stuck as a young mother. In the process of my own healing, I (re)discovered my passion for understanding and transforming old wounds and limiting patterns. I started reading more about trauma and various forms of therapy, and in the meantime, I developed an deeper spiritual practice. After the birth of my second child, I felt called to delve deeper into this in a more systematic way, and that's how I discovered School of Life. A world opened up for me. I discovered how fulfilling it is to facilitate the transformation process in others. And I discovered the joy and wonder of rediscovering myself step by step.
Relevant experience
- 2024 – Present Life Therapy – HBO School of Life
- 2023 – 2024 Annual Training: Meditation & Tibetan Buddhism, Jan Geurtz
- 2020 – 2023 Women's Annual Groups at Karen Put
- 2004 – 2009 Bachelor & Master in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Connected in Essence
Linda Geerligs
Email: linda@verbondeninessentie.nl
Augustinus Monastery
Graafseweg 274 Unit 2.42
Nijmegen
KvK: 42018696
BTW: NL003469515B96
CAT lidnummer: 137942024-12-16