Tropisma
Personal development and empowerment
Trauma, CBT, mindfulness therapist
Expert in migration, integration and identity
Courses, workshops and personal sessions
Workshop and Coaching Topics Include:
Time management, procrastination, self-regulation, and stress reduction
Emotional awareness and self-control
Personal empowerment and perseverance
Daily mindfulness and self-compassion practices
Cultural and social integration, including overcoming social anxiety
Career support: job search, reorientation, and finding fulfilling work
Presentation skills and body language
Burnout prevention and recovery
Non-violent communication and relational awareness
Efrat Tzadik, about me
My name is Efrat, and for over 25 years, I’ve called Belgium my new home. My journey here began with a move alongside my partner, and through learning new languages, studying, working, and building social connections, I’ve gradually transformed this once-foreign place into a space of belonging.
My personal experience as a migrant deeply informs my professional path. I’ve spent more than two decades as an academic, researching migration, identity, and integration-particularly among voluntary migrants. I hold a PhD in Social Sciences, where my research focused on how migrants in Brussels create a sense of home, build social networks, and navigate cultural crossroads. My areas of expertise include identity formation, transnational living, migrant empowerment, employment and migration, and the psychological dimensions of integration.
I also hold two Master’s degrees, one in Medical Anthropology and another in Migration Studies, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Education.
My academic journey is complemented by continued personal and professional growth. I am a certified ICF coach, and I’ve received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Time Management, and Stress Reduction. These tools enrich my holistic approach to helping others achieve meaningful change and resilience in their lives.
I work internationally as a lecturer, therapist, coach, and workshop facilitator, supporting individuals, couples, and groups. I have extensive experience working across diverse cultures and communities, in both formal and informal educational settings, with children, youth, and adults.
While I offer a wide range of lectures and workshops, my strength lies in creating customized, client-centered sessions tailored to the specific needs of each person or group.
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Time management
From procrastination
to action
Learn how to manage your time smartly to enable to do all that you wish.
Social Integration
Approaching new people can be very difficult for some of us. Adding to it, cultural barriers can make it even worse. So how do you make new friends within a new cultural framework?
Stress reduction: adults, teenagers and students
Approaching new people can be very difficult for some of us. Adding to it, cultural barriers can make it even worse. So how do you make new friends within a new cultural framework?
My Areas of Coaching Include:
Support for a More Meaningful Life
Life Transitions Supporting you through major changes with clarity and confidence. Whether you're seeking a significant change in your life or navigating the challenges of relocating to a new country, I’m here to support you on your journey. Together, we can work toward creating a life that feels more fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with your true self.
I offer a series of dynamic, personalized coaching sessions tailored specifically to your needs-because no two journeys are the same. These sessions are designed to help you access the inner and practical resources needed to thrive, while supporting your physical and mental well-being.
Personal Growth & Resilience Guiding your process of self-discovery, development, and perseverance.
A Journey Toward Change in Life
Life is often described as a beautiful journey-one filled with growth, discovery, and moments of joy.
Yet, along the way, we all encounter challenges and obstacles that can feel overwhelming.
Sometimes, these hurdles are too difficult to face alone, or we simply don't know how to move past them.
This is when you realize that something needs to change. You sense it deep within: a quiet, persistent voice urging you to move forward. But then come the thoughts that hold you back-doubts, fears, and uncertainties that keep you stuck in place.
Perhaps you're struggling with habits you know are holding you back. Maybe your doctor has advised you to make a change for your health and well-being, but you find yourself postponing it, unsure of where to begin or how to stay committed.
Recognizing the need for change is the first courageous step. The next part of the journey is about finding the right support, tools, and mindset to move forward-toward a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and fulfilling.
Relocating Abroad: Embracing Change and Navigating the Unknown
Moving to another country is one of the most significant life changes a person can experience. It impacts your daily routine and your identity, relationships, and sense of belonging.
At first, it's all about the dream. You envision endless possibilities-new places to explore, cultures to immerse yourself in, people to meet. There’s an undeniable excitement in breaking away from the familiar, in the freedom that comes with starting over. The idea of reinvention can be incredibly empowering.
But once you arrive, reality can feel quite different. The dream may not unfold as smoothly as you had imagined. You might find that everyday tasks become unexpectedly difficult. The language, customs, climate, and even the simplest interactions can feel foreign and exhausting. You miss your family, your friends, and the comfort of your native culture. The familiar routines and small rituals that once grounded you are suddenly gone. It can feel isolating-cold even.
And yet, relocation can be one of the most enriching periods of your life. It challenges you to grow in ways you never anticipated. With time and the right mindset, what once felt unfamiliar starts to become your new normal. You begin to adapt, to connect, and to discover new parts of yourself along the way.
The key is preparation and perspective. The more you understand about your new environment-its culture, expectations, and opportunities-the more manageable the transition becomes. And while the challenges are real, so too are the chances to build something truly meaningful in this new chapter of your life.
Cultural & Social Integration Helping you adjust to a new environment and overcome social fears or isolation.
Economic Integration Assisting you in finding a new job, launching a new activity, or achieving financial stability and satisfaction.
Burnout Recovery & Career Reorientation Supporting you in restoring energy, redefining purpose, and exploring new career paths.
Time Management & Stress Reduction Equipping you with tools to create balance and reduce being overwhelmed in daily life.
Testimonials
I achieved My mission
There are a lot of things that can make you want to quit everything, but thanks to the work I do with Efrat, I take more time to ask myself, to question myself, to look inside myself, to understand who I am and what I want. I also understand that there is a veil in front of one's eyes, and that we are often mistaken about oneself.
My mission: take my place. Respect my limits, while respecting my values, while becoming aware of the beautiful person, full of qualities, that I am.
Thanks to this work, I realize that, even far from my family, I am loved, protected, and surrounded.
Valérie, 28