Liberation Day – Freedom
Today, May 5th, we celebrate our freedom in the Netherlands. Freedom is not something to be taken for granted—not as a country, not as a society, and not as individuals.
At ITP, we have been passing on the principles of Voice Dialogue since 1988, entirely in the spirit of its founders, Hal and Sidra Stone. These principles are based on the idea that we consist of different parts, that we can give these parts a voice (which they appreciate, as not all voices can or are allowed to express themselves), and that we possess an awareness that can observe what is happening within us. Working with principles rather than protocols offers freedom and flexibility.
We see this reflected in the many ways our former students have given expression to the principles of Voice Dialogue: from working with voice hearers in psychiatry, female leadership programs, “mamamonologues,” burnout recovery programs, relationship coaching, to working with intimacy. All of these are wonderful initiatives in which the principles have been shaped in unique and free ways.
It fills me with great pride to witness this.
Freedom in relation to hearing voices – Workshop with Dirk Corstens
A beautiful example of how the principles of Voice Dialogue have found their way into working with people who hear voices. This is powerfully portrayed in the documentary Mijn woord tegen het mijne (My Word Against Mine). If you haven’t seen it yet, it is highly recommended!
To introduce advanced facilitators to the application of Voice Dialogue in working with voice hearers, psychiatrist Dirk Corstens will give a workshop on Friday, November 13, 2026. This will take place on the third day of the psychopathology module of the Voice Dialogue Master Year. If you are interested and have at least one year of training in Voice Dialogue, feel free to sign up!
Freedom in relationships – Relationship coaching with Voice Dialogue training
Over the past six months, I have shared the approach to relationship coaching with Voice Dialogue with 11 advanced facilitators. What a special journey it has been! Not only did we experience the steps of the approach ourselves, but we also learned a great deal from observing the various demonstration sessions—both the students and myself. That is the beauty of working with such an experienced group!
If you are interested in applying Voice Dialogue in relationship coaching, let me know. With sufficient interest, I will plan a new group in 2027.
Voice Dialogue Summer Academy – September 19–27, 2026
A unique opportunity to learn the principles and facilitation of Voice Dialogue is to join our signature training, the Voice Dialogue Summer Academy in Varese, Italy. It is suitable both for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in facilitation and for advanced participants at Master level who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills. In a unique setting at a beautiful location with an international group, intensive learning is guaranteed. The international character adds a special dimension to the various sessions.
Do you feel the call to immerse yourself in Voice Dialogue for nine days? This is your chance! You can register via this link.
