What we’re about
We are a strong and diverse professional community of Lisbon-based women with various coaching, therapeutic and healing specialisms, who meet regularly to share our knowledge and experiences, support each other and give back to the wider community.
Our vision
To be an inspiring women’s community for Lisbon-based therapists, coaches, healers and similar practitioners - supporting them to provide high-quality holistic therapy, coaching and expertise to the wider Lisbon and international population.
Our mission
Guided by our four core values - support, connection, growth and curiosity - we aim to:
- Cultivate and maintain a nurturing community in which our members can ground, connect, engage and flourish;
- Facilitate the sharing of diverse therapeutic and coaching-related expertise among our members, in order to develop our knowledge bases and the quality of our practices; and
- Give back to the wider Lisbon and international community through the sharing of our knowledge, experience and resources.
Our events
Our regular events (previously hosted under the “Happy in Lisbon: Expat Ladies and Local Sisters” group) include panel discussions, informative presentations, and social events (e.g. picnics, dinners, hikes), as well as ad hoc events organised by our members.
While we are currently a women-presenting community only, some of our informative events are open to men (please check the event description).
We would also love to help facilitate and collaborate with an equivalent therapists, coaches and healers community for men - so if you would be interested in running this, please let us know!
For any general questions about our community or events, please feel free to reach out to one of the Hosts (Claire, Irena, Kat or Samantha).
We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Therapeutic Book Club: "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall RosenbergTribe Social Club - Cowork, Bar, Events, Lisboa
For our next meeting of the Therapeutic Book Club, we'll discuss "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg.
From Goodreads: In this internationally acclaimed text, Marshall Rosenberg offers insightful stories, anecdotes, practical exercises and role-plays that will dramatically change your approach to communication for the better. Discover how the language you use can strengthen your relationships, build trust, prevent conflicts and heal pain. Revolutionary, yet simple, Nonviolent Communication offers you the most effective tools to reduce violence and create peace in your life—one interaction at a time.
The Therapeutic Book Club is aimed at self-discovery and self-reflection by exploring relevant themes and connecting with others in a safe environment. The group decides by vote which book will be read for the next meeting. The books are therapeutic in nature covering themes such as childhood trauma, anxiety, stress management and healthy relationships.
We are an open and non-judgemental group that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives. This is also an inclusive event open to all genders.
Previous books we have read and discussed include Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic by Esther Perel, and The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté.
There is no charge for attendance but we recommend people purchase at least one drink at the venue. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Anita (Niah) Sommers or Kat LeRoy.
- Returning to the Feminine: Health, Rhythm, and ConnectionSelina Secret Garden & Cowork, Lisboa
All of us carry within us a unique blend of what we might call "masculine" and "feminine" energy, and In this month's informative event, psychologists Rose van Ooigen and Anke Nunheim will explore the ways in which we relate to ‘the feminine’ within and around us, and the (sub)conscious beliefs we may have formed around this topic.
Rose and Anke will guide us in reflecting how these beliefs impact our physical, mental, and emotional health especially living in a society that tends to place a high value on stereotypically ‘masculine’ qualities.
As burn-out, fatigue and chronic illness continue to rise, we will look at the idea of ‘softness as strength’, the value of rest, and the beauty of embracing our cyclical nature.
Weaving together themes of feminine health, ecological inter-connectedness, and personal embodiment, Rose and Anke encourage compassionate exploration of this multi-faceted topic and welcome people of all genders to join in.
The presentation will include discussion, as well as (optional) experiential moments.
This event is relevant for all therapists and coaches who are interested in extending their knowledge and practices, as well as anyone who is generally interested in psychology and self-development.
Practicalities
The event will take place in Selina's Experience Room (downstairs near the Co-working area) and will begin promptly at 6.30pm. Please ensure that you are seated before then so as not to disrupt the energy of the event. Drinks will be available from Selina's rooftop bar upstairs before and after the event, which you are welcome to bring down to the Experience Room.There is no charge for attendance but we recommend a voluntary donation of at least €5 (cash only) to help cover the use of the venue, administrative costs and event preparation work, for those who are willing and able to contribute.
If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to reach out to Kat LeRoy.
About the Presenters:
Rose van Ooigen is a holistic psychologist, nutritionist and yoga teacher, with a passion for integral well-being. She loves working with individuals as well as groups to help foster healing and wellness, and feels a particular calling to nurture the feminine qualities within us all.Anke Nunheim is a clinical psychologist and trained CBT psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in integrative therapy approaches such as Schematherapy and ACT. She is also a professional coach for stress relief and mindfulness. Weaving these backgrounds together, she specializes in women’s health and sexuality, supporting women reconnecting to their natural cycles and finding resilience in this world. You can learn more about her work at www.shefeels.life.
