“Where do you come from?” A question that, for you as an adoptee, will evoke different connotations. You probably recognize this if you were also relinquished, including disturbing thoughts and complex feelings.
Being relinquished often causes, unconsciously, a continuous pain or burden. The ignorance of a period before your adoption impacts your life and body. Many adoptees experience uncertainty, indefinable feelings, and difficulty with relationships.
An (inner) journey can lead to a transition. Perhaps you don’t want to search for your origins but still face a daily confrontation with your adoption. You may notice issues with people-pleasing behavior and avoidance. How can you find your place in the world, and how can you deal with limiting beliefs and difficult emotions?
In my sessions, we will explore and investigate your identity, search, loss, loyalty, fear, survival mechanisms, and how to connect to one another. Drawing on both personal experience and professional expertise, I am here to support you in your personal journey.
Hartini (1981) is a certified psychosocial therapist who works with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Brainspotting, and is affiliated with the LVSC.
Robbert: “Hartini, through ACT, has professionally helped me feel like a completely different person by positively changing my self-image. She did this by intensely understanding me through challenging ACT and Brainspotting sessions, yet she managed to maintain warmth and trust during these sessions!”
Kristi: “From the very first moment, Hartini created a safe and supportive environment where I felt comfortable discussing my problems. Her empathy and understanding attitude help me better understand my experiences and gain a new perspective. The sessions are very valuable and have helped me make positive changes in my life!”
HARTINI VAN RIJSSEL
Hartini (1981) works as an adoptee therapist. She utilizes Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Brainspotting, among other methods. Hartini is deeply committed to her clients, who are adopted adolescents and adults. She has compassion for and insight into the young adults and adults who seek her support in their personal processes. With a clear vision, she effectively conveys techniques that work. Her clients learn to be more themselves, despite and sometimes even because of the impact that adoption and/or early childhood trauma has on their daily lives.
Opleidingen:
Professioneel Ondersteunen na Afstand en Adoptie – Post HBO Minor HAN
Muziek & Trauma – Trauma Company
Introduction to Masters Music Therapy – Codarts
Hypnose~ & regressietherapie – Hypnosetherapie Academie Nederland
Brainspotting – Brainspotting Nederland
ACT Basis – ACT Guide
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Civas
ACT Verdieping – Bureau Bewezen Effect
FACT – Practical ACT
PsychoSociale BasisKennis – Civas
Holistische kinderyogatherapie – Arterre Opleidingscentrum
Life Path Class – Patti Robinson
Adoptie Coaching – Adoptie Atelier
Tafelopstellingen – SMARA opleidingen
Relatiecoaching – Civas
Rouwtraining – Grief Academy
Bachelor of Music – Prins Claus Conservatorium
Holistische Kinderyoga – Arterre Opleidingscentrum
ONLINE ADOPTEE SUPPORT ABROAD
Since I have noticed that an adoptee therapist is not always available everywhere, I also offer online guidance. I primarily work using the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) method. This means that I can support you just as well if you live outside the Netherlands. I currently have clients in Belgium, Germany, England, and even South Korea. Feel free to email me if you would like to sign up for online support.
info@hartini.nl
Hartini: “As a child, I grew up in what seemed to be a warm family with Dutch adoptive parents (who likely adopted with the best intentions) and a loving (white) sister. It wasn’t until my adolescence that I consciously encountered adoption-related issues, such as persistent emptiness, an unsettled body, and fear of loss. When I returned to my birth country, Indonesia, I felt in every cell of my body that I was coming home. Regaining inner peace was ultimately a long journey.
With the right guidance, I found a way. This experience allows me to deeply understand what you, as a fellow adoptee, need during such a struggle and to provide appropriate support through a relationship of trust and a safe environment.”
HART & ACT
Hartini van Rijssel
Gouda
06 834 888 70
info@hartini.nl
