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Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus

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Dr. Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus founded ReAttach, the ReAttach Academy, and the ReAttach Therapy International Foundation. Inspired by her observations of recurring problems in sensory processing among her patients, she developed ReAttach with her background in special education and close collaboration with child and adolescent psychiatry.

Origin of ReAttach

The concept for ReAttach emerged in 2010 after Paula’s personal experience, during which she noticed that psychological issues are often related to sensory processing problems. She describes ReAttach as non-trauma-focused, growth-oriented brain training that is playful for children and cognitively challenging for adults.

Philosophy and application

Paula is passionate about ReAttach’s underlying philosophy, which she views as a paradigm shift within psychological care. “We are so used to extensive diagnostics that often result in stigmatization,” says Paula. ReAttach offers an alternative by being a facilitating intervention that helps people resume their development.”

The ReAttach method is used by various professional groups, including psychologists, special educators, coaches, social workers, and professionals in care for the intellectually disabled and neurorehabilitation. Paula emphasizes how ReAttach improves learning conditions, enabling clients to grow more effectively.

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Quotes from Paula

Paula Zeestraten Bartholomeus review
Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus
Founder ReAttach
ReAttach was developed as a growth-oriented brain training that counters the standard diagnostic approaches that often lead to stigmatization.
Paula Zeestraten Bartholomeus review
Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus
Founder ReAttach
What's unique about ReAttach is that it helps people resume their development in an environment optimized for their growth.
Paula Zeestraten Bartholomeus review
Paula Zeestraten-Bartholomeus
Founder ReAttach
I am convinced that ReAttach will continue to develop and expand because it effectively improves client learning conditions.

Impact and Future Vision

Given the positive results that sometimes evoke skepticism due to their effectiveness, Paula hopes for a breakthrough for ReAttach. She strongly believes in the method’s future development, supported by the growing number of trained professionals who apply ReAttach.

Education and quality assurance

Through the ReAttach Academy, she offers the ReAttach Practitioner training and the Affect Coach professional course. Quality assurance is a crucial task of the foundation. Trained professionals can also register in the ReAttach quality register and, after registration, continue to use an extensive online learning environment and materials.

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