Natalie Eeraerts

Review of New Life Foundation Thailand

This is probably the first place where I ever felt...

This is probably the first place where I ever felt accepted and appreciated for who I am, and for my qualities, rather than just being looked at my problems. Struggling with a lot of personal social/interacting issues, it was often challenging for me to be there, but the amount of support and understanding and patience and care I received in the community, both from staff and the other community members, was incredible. After having gone a long path in the mental health care system, I didn't feel that it was really helpful for me. New Life offered everything in the direction I had been more and more going towards. The counsellors are knowledgeable, but besides that, they are human beings who also have gong through their own struggles and give support from that experience as well, which added an extra dimension for me to really trust them. This community is always changing and developing, which is one of its great strengths. There are many methods and practices offered here, but one of the main healing factors is the authentic connection with other people. A huge thanks to the hard working staff and all the inspiring, caring people that helped me along while being at New Life.