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BELGIUM: FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN OTHER CENTRED APPROACH at ghent

February 10, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Therapeutic Relationship in Other-Centred MethodsFriday 10 February - Saturday 11 February 2012The therapeutic relationship is the arena in which therapeutic work takes place. Creating a working alliance is important both in providing the safety within which honest interaction can happen and in providing a screen on which habitual behaviours can be enacted. In other-centred approach, the therapeutic relationship can be viewed in a number of ways: a working alliance between two 'ordinary…See More
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Gerald Beeck commented on Gerald Beeck's blog post A walk
"Yes, that is what I thought also. Sh happens and suffering happens. Indeed both are great fertilisers to nourish that what needs to grow."
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Sahishnu Joy Marston commented on Gerald Beeck's blog post A walk
"Sh happens and it is a great fertiliser:)"
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A walk

In the morning I walk the children to school. Our dog Balou goes with us.Balou needs to go to the toilet and I have my plastic bag with me. Sometimes the cleaning is not so well done andI have some Sh on my finger top. David said "what are you doing?", after I torn down a leave from a plant along the path. "Well, I have Sh on my hand and want to clean it". "Oh, yes and then you put your hand in your pocket!"  No, David I will not. I go home and wash my hands. So I said and so I did, when I came…See More
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Gerald Beeck joined Adrian Philip Debney (Kalyanaka)'s group
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Buddhism and mental illness

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Setting up and running local Amida groups

For anyone who's considering setting up a local Amida group in their area, and for people currently running local groups. A place to share expertise and resources, and for us to support each other.See More
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"Namo Amida Bu"
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About Me:
Hi, I am Gerald and live nearby Maastricht, The Netherlands. Married with Margreeth and we have 3 little childeren. Started two years ago as a small business counsellor in own practice. Last year I started to study Budhhist Psychology at Amida Trust and like it a lot. On a retreat in Belgium also last year I met Dharmavidya and Modgala and from then on my interest in Pureland, Amida was established.
Born in Surinam and lived in Curacao and the Netherlands. Margreeth and I like to travel. Or that is what we did extensively, before we had our kids. In 1997 we "emigrated" to Curacao but decided after 2 years that it was not for us anymore (we met each other at high school in Cur.) So what's more to write: have a b.eng in applied physics and next year a M.sc in economics.
Faith Background & Affiliation
Buddhism, roman catholic
Occupation or Primary Activity
self employed business counsellor
Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
Just starting to explore more, in depth, buddhism and especially Pureland. The last 7 years I praticed Soto Zen at Prajna Sangha in Maastricht.
What is your interest in Amida Trust
To learn, to share, to spread the word.
How did you find this web site?
via Kaspalita
What country are you living in?
The Netherlands
What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
Valkenburg / Maastricht
Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
Would like a group in my area
Have you visited
The Buddhist House
What can you offer to other members of this network?
A place to stay, Guide
What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
Economics, Arts (photo), hiking, cooking and since the summer of 2009 also ecopsychology/ecotherapy
Website:
http://amidacounselling.nl

Gerald Beeck's Blog

A walk

Posted on January 24, 2012 at 9:47 2 Comments

In the morning I walk the children to school. Our dog Balou goes with us.

Balou needs to go to the toilet and I have my plastic bag with me. Sometimes the cleaning is not so well done and

I have some Sh on my finger top. David said "what are you doing?", after I torn down a leave from a plant along the path. "Well, I have Sh on my hand and want to clean it". "Oh, yes and then you put your hand in your pocket!"  No, David I will not. I go home and wash my hands. So I said and so…

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Paid counselling job 2

Posted on October 28, 2010 at 8:48 6 Comments

1. Today I started to set things in motion. Without motion nothing happens.

What I am talking about? Finding a job as a counsellor in…

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At 7:31 on August 26, 2011, Marjolaine Hohberger said…
goed idee maar Valkenburg beetje verweg? Ik ben soms 3 weken uitrusten van mijn werk in Nepal nog op mijn oude kantoor in Amsterdam. Als je in Amsterdam komt welkom. Ik heb nog een half huisje op mijn oude dharma centrum in Italie dus daar hol ik dan weer heen tussen de bedrijven wat doe jij?
At 0:22 on October 21, 2010, Hussam Al-Nawab said…
Hi Gerald - Thanks for thinking of me! Things are fine - nice to see the children again etc.
How has it been for you, returning home without the heavy bag you arrived with?
Go gently - Hussam x
At 10:24 on October 20, 2010, Bob Chisholm said…
Hello Gerald-- it's good to be in touch!

Bob
At 19:27 on October 19, 2010, annie rapstoff said…
Hi Gerald thanks for being there last week, I learnt a lot from you and your thoughtful generosity Ann
At 15:56 on May 24, 2010, caroline brazier said…
Hi, missed your comment. Yes another time would be good. Maybe I can call in when next in Netherlands. Will keep in touch
At 11:22 on April 23, 2010, caroline brazier said…
Hi Gerald. Sorry not to have been with you this week, but enjoying Dutch sunshine at Den Haag. Another time maybe... Would be nice to see you and Margreeth anyway, even if there is no event. Are you coming to the family week in France?
At 19:57 on April 1, 2010, Johan Ostlund said…
Hi Gerald,

thanks for the link, but what a messy site! Anyway, it seems like a very interesting field, something I will definately keep in mind. At the moment I feel sufficiently busy as it is though...

Hope you are well and transitioning smoothly after the course.


Namo Amida Bu,
Johan
At 18:45 on February 18, 2010, Katrien Sercu said…
Gerald, heb jij plannen met een activiteit in Nederland voor Dharmavidya rond 11 april, als hij naar Antwerpen komt? Hij zou bij mij komen logeren in die tijd, maar we weten niet of Nederland in zijn programma zit? Indien niet, organiseer ik iets klein hier op zaterdagnamiddag, indien sanghaleden zin hebben. En..ik vind het wel fijn wanneer hij en...hier zouden zijn. Weet jij al iets duidelijks daar rond? Daaag en Namo Amida Bu
At 15:44 on January 31, 2010, Delbon said…
Hallo old friend,
Leuk om je hier te ontmoeten, al is chatten niet direkt mijn hobby.
Heb ook weinig behoefte aan communicatie die ieder kan meelezen.
Zou een mooie discutie zijn: of deze chatbox bijdraagt aan vervlakking van communicatie of niet?
Mijn stelling: beter geen communicatie dan vlakke communicatie.
Hoe staat het met je immigratieplannen naar Canada?
At 21:27 on January 18, 2010, Prajnatara said…
Thanks for your words of congratulations Gerald. The ceremony was lovely.

namo amida bu, Teresa

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