Van Oorsprong

About Van Oorsprong

Van Oorsprong is a foundation in Groningen that creates space for grief, loss and change. The foundation offers programmes, lectures, training courses and support focused on reflection, recovery and finding a new direction.

Offerings

The programmes combine knowledge from loss studies, the art of living, art and culture. They create space for sharing knowledge, meeting others, reflection and creative expression.

• Grief journeys
• The Loss Circle
• Lectures
• Training courses
• Individual support

Grief journeys

Grief journeys is a nine-month programme for people who are dealing with or have experienced loss. The programme consists of an interactive lecture, seven meetings in a regular group and, optionally, seven individual sessions.

• Lecture – Living with loss
• The journey – 7 harbours
• Personal exploration

Approach

During the seven harbours, participants reflect on different aspects of grief and loss, including through writing, painting, rituals, the body or nature. The meetings are for a maximum of seven participants and one facilitator.

• Reflecting on loss
• Creative activities
• Meeting others and finding meaning
• Individual sessions for further exploration

Who it is for

Grief journeys is intended for people who are personally dealing with loss and for professionals who support others through it. Loss may include the loss of a loved one, health, work, a relationship, safety or trust.

• People who are dealing with or have experienced loss
• Professionals who support others through loss
• Participants who want to learn about grief for personal or professional reasons

Practical information

The lecture takes place at Van Houten on Oliemuldersweg in Groningen. The harbours are at Boterdiep 18 in Groningen.

• Lecture: At Van Houten, Oliemuldersweg 47, Groningen
• Harbours: Boterdiep 18, Groningen
• Introductory meeting: no obligation and free of charge