Bibiane van Mierlo is a psychotherapist (Ericksonian psychotherapy, SE®, ISP®) with over 25 years of active psychotherapy experience. She primarily works with complex trauma symptoms in cross-cultural settings, using various methods (counseling, group work, crisis management, group mobilization, and organization) 

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In 2019, she completed her 3-year Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner training in the Netherlands. In 2017-2018, she participated in Raja Selvam's Integral Somatic Psychology® course in London. This is primarily a master's program for experienced clinicians, designed to enhance clinical effectiveness by fully integrating the body, energy, and awareness into psychological processes. 

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Bibiane is also a co-founder of Culture 4 Change (C4C; www.culture4change.com). C4C is an international knowledge platform that supports local organizations with the aim of transforming former victims of violent acts into local driving forces, while also conducting research: working with local residents to explore how culture can support peace initiatives, prevent and combat violence, and improve the economic environment.