About us
What we do
We offer various training, courses, presentations and workshops in the field of mentalization. In a safe and empathetic environment, this can contribute to communication becoming less charged and threatening. Resources and media are used, such as life stories, theatre, film, poetry, dance and music. In this way, we focus on the growth of mental resilience, which can improve social functioning.
Who we are
The Proment Foundation is registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 70314551.
Our RSIN is 858255431.
The board of directors
Jacques van Hoof was a psychiatry trainer for many years. He is still a social worker in his own organization and a researcher/guest lecturer and advisor to Radboud UMC Nijmegen, and various foreign organizations such as Louvain Cooperation Belgium, Russian Khmer Friendship Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia and the World Psychiatric Association, section on education.
Eric van Dijk worked at Holland Casino in Nijmegen until 2005, the last few years in a managerial position. He has been active in employee participation and trade unions. He then trained as a mediator. He now works as a freelancer and repairs computers for SMEs and private individuals and sometimes does a mediation. He has been active in provincial politics for the SP since 2011.
Cor Sennef is trained as a psychologist, has a PhD in brain and behavior and has mainly worked in clinical research. For 6 years he has been active in administrative positions in the cultural sector and has studied positive psychology. The equality of people and the importance of working together in this world is of great importance to him. He wants to help raise the financial resources to help Proment achieve its objective.
Anisah Ina Rutten works as a Sociotherapist in clinical psychiatry, and is a psychology student. Mother of 3 and involved in all kinds of social organizations, she is very busy with the themes of diversity and inclusivity. For Proment she is a board member, trainer and inspirer.
Francine Bakker has a great affinity with diversity and inclusion from her background as a Cultural Anthropologist. She recently completed the post-HBO Colorful Leadership. She works as a personal counselor.
Our advisory board
Floor Janssen is an employment lawyer. She is a former board member of the Proment Foundation (secretary & treasurer) and was involved in its institution. After 3 years on the board, she has handed over the baton and is committed to us as a legal advisor.
Amber Cové is an MSc Pedagogue, and graduated with a master’s degree in Diversities in Youth Care. She supports the Proment Foundation from her scientific background by thinking along regarding the theorizing around mentalization and intercultural dialogue and making the mentalization promoting techniques (MBT) that Proment uses measurable.
Veerle Wijshoff is a Social Designer. She did her graduation research with us from Eindhoven University of Technology on shaping the conversation between people with different backgrounds. Now she gives advice in the field of communication and experience design.
Maria van Kempen was active in healthcare and business P&O. She has experience in the cultural sector, theatre and as a designer of jewelry and objects with a dear story and cherishment. She uses her social and cultural expertise in designing and developing training courses. As a social connector, she uses a toolbox, a methodology to promote dialogue within the Proment Foundation.
Fatima is a mother of 4 children and has been involved with the Proment foundation since 2019. As an expert by experience, she looks with us in the field of children and bicultural upbringing. In addition, she assists with our ‘Resilience’ training courses.
