A LITTLE ABOUT ME
Nobody can be you for yourself
After obtaining my master in Philosophy I did not want to end up working as any other office clerk: I wanted to do something with the acquired wisdom and knowlegde. So I started writing. Together with a group of trusted friends we worked on articles, magazines and newspapers. In these publications we tried to get a grasp on the reality that surrounded us - and we tried to change it to our liking. After the magazines, flyers and articles came the books: we translated a variety of classics in the field of political philosophy. The crown piece of this inspiring period was the founding of a library in Europe's Capital: a place for discussion, enquiry, inspiration and social action.
Despite all these experiences I felt it was time for me to broaden my horizon. Inspired by my father's views on the self healing capacities of our bodies and minds we decided to found a health center together. During 8 years we offered fasting cures, meditation retreats, trauma recovery methods and lectures and talks on health and the art of medicine. I coupled this activity with more translating and publishing work: I proofread several books on trauma and health, translated inspirational management books, wrote two books myself and edited a magazine that strove for a traumainformed health care system.
One passion I haven't told you about is poetry. I have been reading and writing poetry all my life and it was a fundamental part of my therapeutical approach. Today I love to offer this talent to highlight your most important life events.
I look forward to working with you!
Johan
SOME PROJECTS
Translations - proofreading - textwriting
NON FICTION
Leven zonder school
Textwriting
Leven zonder school (Living without school - a plea to unschool our learning) explores the adventurous lives of youngsters who never went to school. What happens if kids can follow up on their interests and passions? A very inspiring book that questions both the school and the educational paradigm.
NON FICTION
Mijn 6:1 Vastendieetboek
Textwriting
How can intermediate fasting contribute to health and weightloss? How can you use intermediate fasting as a strategy to implement healthy life changes? What research supports fasting? How can you support a fasting body? All of this and more... Contact Johan Van Eeckhout for lectures and consultations on this topic.
PHILOSOPHY
Max Stirner - De enige en zijn eigendom
Translation
This book is not less than a milestone in Philosophy. It influenced the most important thinkers of modern times (Marx, Nietzsche, Reich, Steiner, Engels, Husserl, Adorno...) and continues to inspire my counselling today. Visit the website/digital archive on Max Stirner and The Unique and its Property:
MAGAZINE
traaktmij - een kijk op trauma en samenleving
Textwriting - editing
A Duch magazine with critical articles and reviews on psychology and traumatherapy. It attempted to fill the gap between medicine and psychology advancing a trauma informed perspective.
PSYCHOLOGY
Zelfsturing & identiteitsontwikkeling
Proofreading
Prof. dr. Joachim Bauer's book on our capacity to direct the course of our lives and develop our identity. The subtitle: the rediscovery of free will.
PSYCHOLOGY
Traumasporen
Proofreading
The Body keeps the Score is the groundbreaking book by Prof. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. He shares his 30 years of experience in the field of trauma with the reader. The result is an impressive overview of the impact of trauma on body and mind. An absolute must read.
MANAGEMENT - PERSONAL GROWTH
Ze verklaarden me gek - Salvatore Curaba
Translation
The autobiography of Salvatore Curaba, the charismatical CEO of EASI on the importance of love, sharing and the serving role of the leader. He refuses to talk of wellbeing on the workfloor and insists that nothing less than happiness and love are required.
POETRY
Redenen om een jaar lang lief te hebben
Textwriting
A poem on the abundance and richness of love, a praise song for every season. A pearl to give to your most loved one.
Contact me to get the pdf.
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
We offer our counselling services in English, German, French and Dutch. We offer online sessions if the circumstances require them.