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We are happy to share our latest updates with you before the holiday. Beginning with the growing impact of Positive Health as it continues to inspire and empower individuals.
In Europe, we have strengthened ties with our Icelandic colleagues, presented for the first time at the National Congress in Ireland, and held our kickoff at the Nordic Congress for GPs.
Recent developments include newsletters for Germany and Belgium, highlighting local experiences and insights. We also confirmed new research findings in Germany and received enthusiastic responses from our audience in Ireland.
Looking ahead, we will share the benefits of Positive Health at the upcoming WONCA International GP Conference and the German GP Congress after the summer. Step by step, we are building a larger "coalition of the willing," with curious individuals eager to implement Positive Health and inspire those around them.
Beyond Europe, we have been active in Japan, where we exchanged valuable learnings. Excitingly, next year, Positive Health will co-organise an inspiration trip to the Blue Zone of Okinawa, Japan.
Additionally, we have completed our training for the Japanese group who visited the Netherlands to learn from our best practices. And Machteld Huber started to inspire Australia with an online presentation on Positive Health at the 'Facing the Future' conference, organised by ARIIA (Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia).
As Positive Health gains momentum worldwide, your involvement remains crucial for our collective progress. The demand for practical tools, research, and the #howto approach is increasing. We offer a variety of resources, including e-learning, training, and implementation support, to help integrate Positive Health into daily practice. New trainings scheduled for after the summer, and we are proud to announce that our training is now accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Let's join forces to strengthen the Positive Health movement together!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Warm regards,
Karolien van den Brekel
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From burnout to balance: How Dr Peter Leysen improves patient care with Positive Health
After experiencing a burnout, Dr. Peter Leysen, a Belgium GP, shifted his perspective and embraced a holistic approach to patient care: Positive Health.
Read the whole article in the Belgian newspaper 'De Standaard' (free, but registration required). 📸 Sebastian Steveniers
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International group visiting Hans Peter Jung
We recently hosted an international delegation at the practice of Hans Peter Jung in Afferden, a leading example of collaborative care where they experienced firsthand the principles of Positive Health in action.
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Positive Health at Nordic Congress of General Practice 2024 Turku
Karolien van den Brekel recently presented on integrating Positive Health into GP practices at the Nordic Congress of General Practice 2024 in Turku, Finland. During a workshop people could practice having 'the alternative dialogue' with the spiderweb tool.
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🇮🇪 Positive Health contribute to wellbeing
Positive Health was introduced at the annual HSE-EPA-ESRI Environment, Health, and Wellbeing Conference on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, at the Royal College of Physicians, Dublin. Despite the confronting messages about our environment and planet, Karolien van den Brekel offered a positive outlook on the future of health and wellbeing.
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New Training dates
If you're also eager to start, you can easily begin with our e-learning course, "Essence of Positive Health. Or join us on one of the online modules “Power of Positive Health” after the summer. All training available in 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇧🇪.
Register before 1st August and receive 20% discount on the next training with the code EARLYBIRD20.
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Proud to be certified!
Our e-learning 'Essence of Positive Health' and the training 'Power of Positive Health,' are both accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. The 'Essence of Positive Health' course offers 2 CPD points, while the more extensive 'Power of Positive Health' course awards 10 CPD points. Expand your knowledge in person-centered care and earn CPD points simultaneously. Enroll today and enhance your professional development journey with us!
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Successful conclusion of training Japanese group in the Netherlands
We recently welcomed a diverse group from Japan to the Netherlands for their final training day of the programme 'The Power of Positive Health' at Indekerngezond in Utrecht.
During their visit, they had interesting tours of some examples of best practices in the field of Positive Health and collaborative care in the Netherlands. And they all earned their certificates!
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Review of our elderly study tour to Japan
Together with a group of Dutch healthcare professionals, we travelled to Japan to learn about Japanese elderly care and the secret of the centenarians. We had diverse experiences in bustling Tokyo, beautiful Kyoto and serene Ogimi, Okinawa's blue zone.
During our visits to medical clinics, nursing homes, day centres and communities, one common thread emerged: the keys to healthy ageing.
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See you in Dublin!
We will attend the WONCA conference in Dublin. We will provide a workshop on 'New narrative for (future) health care workers. How to create more work pleasure with Positive Health'.
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Congress of General Medicine and Family Medicine in Würzburg
At the 58th Congress of General Medicine with the theme “New Paths in General Medicine – Inspiring the Next Generation for Care and Research,” Dr. Karolien van den Brekel will lead the workshop “Positive Health – Introduction and Exchange on a New Dialogical Approach to Health Promotion in Primary Care Practices.”
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Next visit to Japan is scheduled: April 2025
During this visit we start a new training group ‘Power of Positive Health‘, co-organising a study-tour to Japan and give a presentation about Positive Health at the Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo.
If you are interested in one of these activities, please contact us at japan@positivehealth-international.com or download the brochure.
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Collaboration in Germany is growing
Did you know there is a website where you can find all the initiatives and practices already working with Positive Health? On this site, you can also find more information about research in Germany and sign up for the German newsletter.
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Lectures and workshops on Positive Health
Positive Health can significantly contribute to better care and addressing important societal issues. But where do the opportunities lie? And how do you start?
We are happy to share our experiences through workshops and lectures. Let us know if you're interested in learning more. What are your wishes for yourself, your work, organisation, community, or region?
Share your ideas and needs, and let us know where you are active. We look forward to collaborating with you!
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