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Relationships, Uncoupling and Divorce with Dr Desirée van den Broek

Release Date: 02/20/2025

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Interview by Rosemary Davies-Janes. Produced by J'aime Rothbard

Join us for a gentle exploration of emotional connection, intimate relationship dynamics, divorce and uncoupling. Our guest, Dr Desirée van den Broek, advocates for creating new narratives in relationships that focus on understanding and compassion, rather than blame. Her words reflect her deep understanding of the emotional intricacies involved in relationships and the importance of communication, empathy, and external support during emotional transitions, like uncoupling.

Desirée also highlights:
- The importance of being emotionally available (accessible, responsive, and engaged) in relationships, especially when emotions run high

- What’s required to end negative interaction cycles in relationships, when one partner's behavior triggers the other's which triggers the other’s… causing ongoing conflict

- How trauma can affect communication and emotional responses in relationships

- The complexities of co-parenting after a break-up, and the difficulties of integrating new relationships into family dynamics

- The importance of seeking out a supportive therapist or coach who can soften the sense of isolation and help you understand the interpersonal dynamics of a relationship breakdown

While the conversation explores the emotional turmoil and necessity of prioritizing personal health and well-being during such transitions, our guest also explains why not all uncoupling is problematic.

About Dr Desirée van den Broek

Trained as a medical doctor, Desirée’s passion for the development of healthy cooperation in people- centered organizations inspired her to transition from medicine to medical communication teaching, individual and relationship coaching, and mediation. She also serves as an independent (team) coach for the Academy for Medical Specialists and TalentCare.

Her multidimensional perspective on healthcare is viewed through the lens of a doctor, healthcare manager and teacher/trainer.

In addition to directing the EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Netherlands foundation, she developed several EFT courses, including Emotionally Focused Mediation and Relationship Coaching.

The EFT perspective on conflict management and cooperation is vital to Desirée’s approach. Her dream is for the EFT attachment and emotion-oriented approach to be embraced by healthcare institutions and organizations alike, to benefit their patients, care providers, the professionals they employ, and the people that they serve.

Promotional Link: The Portal

If you’ve been listening to our podcast, you may have heard guests connect their birth experiences with enduring subconscious behavioural and emotional patterns. To help break this cycle, Compassionate Inquiry® offers The Portal, a 28-week trauma-informed training for perinatal health professionals; such as midwives, obstetricians, nurses and doulas, who want to empower their patients to trust their innate ability to birth, bond & nurture their child. Please use this link to learn more and register by February 23.

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Websites:

Desirée’s Professional Website (Dutch Language)

Desirée’s TalentCare Profile (Dutch Language)

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