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attachment
repair

what is attachment?

Attachment is the emotional bond formed between the ages of approximately  12 and 20 months, based on the behavior of your parents or caregivers. It creates the blueprint for all your future connections: with others, yourself, and the world

what is insecure 
attachment?

We talk about insecure attachment when a relational pattern that used to be adaptive in the context of unpredictable or unreliable caregivers is continued into adulthood where it is no longer adaptive. 

what is the impact of insecure attachment?

Our attachment patterns determine how we communicate and connect with others. They shape the quality and longevity (or absence) of our romantic relationships, how we interact with friends, family, and colleagues, and how we feel about ourselves.

attachment patterns can change

you can acquire secure attachment even after a problematic youth

are you avoidant in relationships?

  • Are you constantly trying to maintain the "right" distance (not too close)?

  • Do you find it difficult to open up or be truly vulnerable with your partner or significant others?

  • Do you look for flaws in your partner or significant others?

  • Is the emotional intensity of connection sometimes overwhelming?

  • Do you avoid intimacy and closeness?

  • Do you have a positive image of yourself and a negative image of others?

  • Do you feel you don't need a relationship to be complete?

  • Do you want to avoid depending on others, and also avoid having others depend on you?

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are you anxious in relationships?

  • Are you constantly thinking about how to make your significant other happy?

  • Are you afraid of being abandoned?

  • Do you overthink your significant other's words and actions?

  • Do you find it difficult to trust your significant other?

  • Is your relationship your top priority, leaving you constantly alert to potential threats?

  • Do you cling to relationships for your happiness and to give meaning to your life?

  • Do you have a negative image of yourself and a positive image of others?

  • Are you worried that your partner is not as invested in the relationship as you are?

what is your attachment pattern? 

Would you like to analyse the results together and discuss how to transform your attachment pattern? Here you can book an individual session:

attachment patterns

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our training

Who is it for?

Anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their way of connecting with others and themselves.

What will it bring you?

  • Profound insight into yourself

  • Deep, fulfilling connections

  • Lasting relationships and friendships

  • Inner peace

  • A sense of safety

  • Self-control

  • Emotional regulation (improved ability to handle stress)

  • A general sense of well-being

Structure of the training

Introductory call

The journey begins with a short 15-minute introductory call. You can schedule your session by clicking here.

 

Attachment interview

An in-depth interview in which we explore your attachment patterns. This interview lasts between 45 and 90 minutes. You can schedule your session here.

Weekend 1:

March 14 & 15, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 

Preparation: psycho-education & embodied exercises

  • What are attachment patterns?

  • How do they influence who I am and how I perceive reality?

  • How can I repair insecure attachment patterns?

  • Which social and emotional skills are required for this?

This weekend is a combination of psycho-education (lecture and discussion) and exercises in self-inquiry and communication.

Weekend 2:

Friday, May 1 (8:00 PM) to Sunday, May 3 (5:00 PM)

 

Deep inquiry into your unconscious attachment dynamics

Sometimes you may have insight into your attachment patterns and yet fail to change them. This is often because there is a part of yourself you would rather not acknowledge (such as jealousy, destructive tendencies, or an unacceptable sexual desire), or perhaps a forgotten dream. If you cannot see and accept yourself in all honesty, the parts you deny can sometimes overwhelm you beyond your control. This is what we call a shadow.

A shadow prevents you from fully embodying your experience; it distracts you, creates emotional turmoil that feels impossible to navigate, and can pull you into the endless loop of unresolved dynamics with your parents.

The goal of this weekend is to bring these unconscious dynamics into awareness. By becoming conscious of them, they lose their grip on you and can be transformed into a constructive and integrated part of yourself.

Weekend 3:

June 13 & 14, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

 

Integration and implementation

 

During this weekend, we practice connecting with others and work on the implementation and integration of your new insights. We do this through "authentic presence"—a form of self-inquiry in connection. You will learn:

  • To stay connected to your body and feelings while in connection with another.

  • To let yourself be seen and to articulate your experience clearly.

  • To attune to what is happening with the other person and understand your impact on them.

  • To express your desires and preferences.

In these exercises, you will learn meta-cognitive skills that allow you to integrate your new insights into your daily life.

Cost and registration

€1597 (includes meals, excludes overnight accommodation)

You are registered once the funds have been transferred to IBAN: BE54 7370 7190 1897 (House of the Beloved vzw). It is also possible to pay in installments. In this case, you confirm your registration by paying a €500 deposit and sending us an email.

 

Location

House of the Beloved

info sessions

  • Meditatie
    Meditatie
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 24 Jan
    Bruxelles
    24 Jan 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Korte begeleide meditaties, onmiddellijke persoonlijke feedback, gebaseerd op Indo-Tibetaans Boeddhisme, geïnformeerd door wetenschap.
  • See(k)ing truth: immersion challenge
    See(k)ing truth: immersion challenge
    Multiple Dates
    Sat 24 Jan
    24 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 11:00
    zoom
    Start 2026 with meditation & authentic presence
  • Authentic presence
    Authentic presence
    Sat 24 Jan
    Bruxelles
    24 Jan 2026, 14:00 – 17:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Authentic presence
    Authentic presence
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 27 Jan
    Bruxelles
    27 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Intro to tantra: expanding the heart, opening the body
    Intro to tantra: expanding the heart, opening the body
    28 Jan 2026, 19:30 – 22:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    In this workshop we softly guide you in attuning to the subtle energy that moves through your body. As sensitivity deepens, we listen to what lives within the sanctuary of your body: the heart.
  • info attachment repair/info hechtingsherstel
    info attachment repair/info hechtingsherstel
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 29 Jan
    29 Jan 2026, 19:30 – 21:30
    zoom
    In this online session, you’ll receive insight into attachment, attachment insecurity, and attachment repair. We’ll also explore short, guided exercises to help you activate and observe your own attachment patterns. There will be time for questions about our attachment repair training.
  • Sun 01 Feb
    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101
    01 Feb 2026, 09:30
    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101, 1012 HG Amsterdam, Nederland
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Residency: living like a monk
    Residency: living like a monk
    Wed 18 Feb
    18 Feb 2026, 12:00 – 21 Feb 2026, 17:00
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in contemporary monastic practices that invite you to fully choose and embody your own way of being human.
  • Celebration of life
    Celebration of life
    Sat 21 Feb
    Bruxelles
    21 Feb 2026, 15:00 – 23:50
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Welcome to a crazy evening of meditation, authentic presence, potluck dinner, musical fireworks, bonfires, dancing and connection. We look forward to seeing you (again)! This event is donation based.
  • intro to tantra
    intro to tantra
    Sun 22 Feb
    Bruxelles
    22 Feb 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    intimacy, touch, connection, beauty
  • Authentic presence NL
    Authentic presence NL
    Wed 25 Feb
    Amsterdam
    25 Feb 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Authentic presence NL
    Authentic presence NL
    Thu 19 Mar
    19 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Woerden, Van der Valk Boumanlaan 7, 3446 GE Woerden, Netherlands
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Resurrection retreat
    Resurrection retreat
    Wed 01 Apr
    Bruxelles
    01 Apr 2026, 19:00 – 05 Apr 2026, 11:00
    Bruxelles, Boulevard Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    Experimental co-created community retreat: With thee, in the Desert— With thee in the thirst— With thee in the Tamarind wood— Leopard breathes—at last! Emily Dickinson
  • Authentic presence NL
    Authentic presence NL
    Wed 29 Apr
    Amsterdam
    29 Apr 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Save the date: Summer week 2026
    Save the date: Summer week 2026
    05 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 12 Aug 2026, 16:00
    Bouillon, Ucimont, 6833 Bouillon, Belgium
    Join us for a transformative, week-long community experience in the magical nature of the Belgian Ardennes (Ucimont)!
  • Authentic presence  NL
    Authentic presence  NL
    Thu 22 Jan
    Van der Valk Boumanlaan 7
    22 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
    Van der Valk Boumanlaan 7, Van der Valk Boumanlaan 7, 3446 GE Woerden, Nederland
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
  • Ecstatic New Year's celebration
    Ecstatic New Year's celebration
    10 Jan 2026, 15:00 – 23:50
    Bruxelles, Bd Emile Bockstael 22, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgium
    To kick of the new year in style we welcome you to a crazy evening of meditation, authentic presence, potluck dinner, musical fireworks, bonfires, dancing and connection. We look forward to seeing you (again)! This event is donation based.
  • Authentic presence
    Authentic presence
    Thu 18 Dec
    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101
    18 Dec 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
    Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101, 1012 HG Amsterdam, Nederland
    The practice of authentic presence is about freely expressing and revealing yourself while being with others. Through this practice, you learn to let go of habitual patterns and conditioned responses, allowing you to form deeper, more genuine connections rooted in who you truly are.
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