Managing stress and burnout - advanced
Managing stress and burnout - advanced
13 February and 5 March 2026, 13h30 - 17h
General context
These sessions are part of a learning path. You first need to participate in the introductory session before you can attend these in-depth sessions. More information on the introductory session can be found here.
Session 1: Training your brain to get into relaxation status and tackle stress in daily life
You can automate the methods of getting into deep relaxation so that you can drop in your brain frequency in shorter and shorter periods of time. By doing these exercises, you learn to drop to low alpha and thêta, the levels of relaxation where you have much more self-control and you can recondition your brain itself in about 2 minutes.
In this session, we will also learn several short methods that can be used at any time of the day. These methods help to drop slightly in brain frequency. So, if you use them quickly enough (before you are completely stressed), they will help you calm down quickly in acute moments and keep your self-control. By using these methods, you also prevent the stress from building up and leaving you exhausted and tired in the evening. Thanks to the application of these methods you can prevent accumulation of stress.
Session 2: The power of beliefs, the missing link to achieve lasting change
Our beliefs are the way we look at the world. We think it is the only truth, and as a result, we come into conflict with ourselves and those around us. After all, a belief is only a partial truth. Working first and then playing (= relaxing) is a good thought in itself, but limiting if you have been raised with it. If I relax first, then I will work more efficiently afterward, which is equally correct and thus complementary. It is AND - AND. When both beliefs are imprinted 100% in your brain, then you have a choice and can adapt according to the situation and need. We are not aware of which beliefs we have and which ones we lack. This is 80-90% of the cause of our stress in all areas of life. In this module, you will reflect on your thoughts, why you think this way, and what complementary thoughts you need to reduce your stress.
- Apply the Schultz method to induce physical and mental relaxation.
- Demonstrate abdominal respiration to regulate stress and enhance emotional balance.
- Practice the QRB method with eyes open to maintain focus and coherence in dynamic environments.
- Explain how beliefs are formed and distinguish between constructive and limiting beliefs.
- Implement the 4-step process to effectively change self-limiting beliefs.
- Formulate complementary beliefs that support personal growth and imprint them using conditioning techniques.
This session is a combination of theoretics frameworks and exercises to come to relaxation and change your beliefs. The participants will get access to an app to further practice the different relaxation methods that were discussed and practiced. In addition, you will get access to 25 audio podcast episodes (NL only, unfortunately) (each +/- 30 minutes): very recognizable examples and concrete cases in which one learns to identify the underlying beliefs and discovers their impact on one's own reactions and challenges.
All VIB staff. Only if you participated in the introductory session, you can register for these in-depth sessions.
- Introductory session in Ghent: How to recognize stress and prevent burnout
- Introductory session in Leuven: How to recognize stress and prevent burnout
This course is also organized in Ghent: How to recognize stress and prevent burnout - in-depth sessions
The course opened my eyes and was personally very confronting on the amount off stress I really have, and also what physical signs are accompanied by it. I have used the website we have access to from Prana, this is very useful! I have downloaded an app to help me meditate and I am reading a book that was recommended in the course.
Participant edition 2025
The course was useful and interesting, the trainer was competent and devoted, the atmosphere in a group was friendly.
Participant edition 2024
I really liked the fact that we saw the theory in the first sessions and more practice at the end. The trainer was also really good, explained the concepts very well and guided the practical exercises perfectly!
Participant edition 2024
Trainers
Eef van Thuyne
As a trainer and coach, Eef supports professionals and teams in strengthening their resilience, communication, and collaboration. Her approach is people-centered, with attention to both individual motivations and group dynamics.
She combines strong communication skills with an analytical mindset and a healthy dose of humor, which helps to break through resistance and foster sustainable behavioral change. Her strength lies in keen observation and reflective feedback, enabling growth and self-awareness to emerge naturally.
Her expertise is grounded in a background in human resources and many years of experience as a training consultant. In addition, she is a certified DISC analyst and certified in Selfcoaching®, with broad knowledge of personal development, leadership, and behavioral preferences. This combination enables her to guide programs that not only inspire but also deliver measurable impact on the performance of individuals and teams.
Program
Session 1
Methods you will learn in session 1:
- Schultz method
- QRB method
- QRB with eyes open
- 3 finger technique
- abdominal respiration
- 365 method for heart coherence
Session 2
What you can expect in session 2:
- What are beliefs, and how do they arise?
- Are there good and bad beliefs?
- 4 steps for changing your beliefs
- How to formulate complementary beliefs
- How to imprint beliefs faster in your brain (= conditioning)
Practical info
13 February 2026 - 05 March 2026
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium
13 February 2026 - 05 March 2026
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Leuven train station is approximately 4 km from the campus Gasthuisberg. Buses depart very regularly to the Gasthuisberg Campus from Leuven train station.
For tickets and up to date schedules visit website De Lijn or use the De Lijn App.
Exit at the very last bus stop ‘Gasthuisberg Campus) make sure not to exit at ‘Gasthuisberg Kliniek =
hospital)
Once you get off the bus, go to your right and go up the street until you see stairs to your left. Climb the stairs all the way up between two buildings. Look for the signs containing blue circles and white numbers and follow them all the way from 2 up to number 12. You will cross several buildings and the walk will take max. 10 minutes. When you reach number 12, you have reached O&N 5, where you can find the reception.
13 February 2026 - 05 March 2026
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
The Gasthuisberg campus is west of the Leuven ring. Our buildings are situated behind the hospital (see black arrow near ‘RING NOORD’ on the map). If you come from the city center, you will arrive on campus from the east side (taking Mgr. Van Waeyenberglaan and roundabout Het Teken). If you come from Heverlee or Campus Arenberg, you will arrive from the west side (taking the Celestijnenlaan and Taborweg). When you arrive uphill at the intersection with the Rega Institute and the Red Cross building, you need to take the road down to the bicycle parking at Rega Institute (see map) where you can park. Next, follow the ‘Onderwijs & Navorsing blue route’ description below (start point is #9).
13 February 2026 - 05 March 2026
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
You arrive via the E314 highway – EXIT 16
After 200 m, keep left to drive underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
You arrive via the Leuven ring road
At the roundabout, take the exit towards ‘Spoed / Ziekenhuis’.
Follow the ring around Campus Gasthuisberg and pass the entrance of SPOED.
Continue right until you arrive at a second roundabout.
Follow the directions for E314.
Near the Fire Brigade Station, make a U-turn and follow the directions for ‘Ziekenhuis’.
Keep left and drive downhill, underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
Next, leave the parking at level +1 using the big stairs near the vending machines.
Follow the red carpet and arrows to 'Onco Dagcentrum' to get to the O&N buildings. Take the stairs on your left after exiting Parking West. You are now in front of the O&N4 building; on the left you will find O&N5.