1. Women’s Health and Menopause

Research shows that some women with HIV may enter menopause earlier. In this workshop you learn about the effects of menopause on women with HIV, both physical and emotional.
What is menopause? How does HIV treatment influence women in menopause?
What can you do about bone loss and tiredness? These questions and more will be answered by Marieke Post. She is a trained menopause specialist and works at De Wisseljaren in Delfgauw.
‍Workshop round 2

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2. Women’s Health and Pregnancy

Women’s bodies are different from men’s bodies. This also changes how HIV and HIV treatment work. In this workshop you get answers about pregnancy and HIV, such as:
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– Is HIV treatment different for women than for men?
– Do women get different or more side effects?
– How can you safely have a healthy baby?
– Can women with HIV breastfeed?
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This workshop is given by Gerjanne ter Beest,  HIV specialist nurse at Rijnstate Hospital.
Workshop round 1 NL and 2 ENG
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3. Sex After Diagnosis? Positive Sexuality and Intimacy for Queer and Bisexual Men with HIV

This workshop is a safe space to talk about positive sexuality. How can you enjoy sex more? How do you talk about sexuality and intimacy with your partner or with healthcare workers? Has sex changed because of U=U?Hans‑Erik Nobel, HIV specialist nurse and sexual health consultant, guides the workshop. You can ask questions and share experiences.
‍Workshop round 1 NL and 2 ENG

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4. Walking with Kelly                                     

Walking is more than moving. It helps you relax and clear your mind. You can listen to nature, music, or walk with someone else. When you walk side‑by‑side, talking feels more natural. Join Kelly for a walk and discover how nice it is to be outside.Kelly is a volunteer at the Hiv Vereniging and founder of the HIV Walking Club.
Workshop round 1 and 2 NL and ENG

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5. Update: Research HIV Cure

In this workshop, you will get a clear overview of the current state of HIV cure research. We will discuss which projects and collaborations are underway in the Netherlands and how they fit within international developments. A large-scale cure is currently not in sight in the very short term, but active work is being done on new knowledge and potential strategies for the future. Anne Wensing, virologist at UMC Utrecht.
Workshop round 1 NL and 2 ENG
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6. Dancing with Patrick

This movement workshop introduces somatic movement — a dance form that helps connect body and mind. Then you try elements of vogue dance, playing with masculine and feminine styles. Wear comfortable clothes. Workshopleader Patrick is a Hiv Vereniging volunteer and part of House of Hopelezz.
Workshop round 1 and 2 | NL and ENG

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7. The Power of Breathing

Breathing connects body and mind. Breath coach Ruben Oude Rikmanspoel shows how your breath can give you more energy, calm, or focus. Good breathing reduces stress and can support your immune system. Not suitable if you are pregnant or have epilepsy, high blood pressure, or heart problems.
‍Workshop round 1 ENG and 2 NL

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8. Wellness for Your Soul

Give yourself a small retreat. Everdien Hagen from ShivA guides spiritual retreats for people with HIV. In this workshop you receive calm, kindness, and space to reflect on your life. This workshop is suitable for everyone.
Workshop round 1 NL and 2 ENG

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10. Singing with Rob

Share the power of your voice! Singing together brings joy, energy, and relaxation.You don’t need experience only enthusiasm. Rob is a musical actor, conductor, and Hiv Vereniging volunteer.
Workshop round 1 NL and 2 ENG

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11. Make Your Own Perfume

Chester and Antony, both volunteer at the Hiv Vereniging, take you on a “scent journey”. Smell and emotion are strongly connected. You create your own personal fragrance happy, calming, or comforting. You smell different ingredients and make a perfume to take home.
Workshop round 1 ENG and 2 NL

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12. Puzzle Together and Build Together

We sit together at the table and work on a real puzzle. Piece by piece, the picture grows — and so does the connection in the group. Puzzling helps with focus and reduces stress. Join us and see what we can build together.
Workshop round 1 NL and ENG
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13. Sex After Diagnosis? Positive Sexuality and Intimacy for Heterosexual Women with HIV

A safe space for women to talk about positive sexuality. How can you enjoy sex more? How do you talk with your partner or with healthcare workers? Has sexuality changed because of U=U? Hannah Berends, HIV specialist nurse and sexual health consultant, leads the session.
Workshop round 1 ENG

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16. Write Your Mind

Writing can help you clear your head and let go of thoughts. You put your feelings on paper and learn more about yourself. A spoken‑word artist helps you write your own personal text. Start small, end strong and maybe you even want to share your text.
Workshop round 2 NL and ENG

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17. Self-Acceptance and Empowerment

How do you see yourself? We are often harder on ourselves than on others. In this workshop you learn how to show kindness and acceptance toward yourself. With small exercises, talks, and writing tasks, you explore your strengths and resilience. The goal is not perfection, the goal is loving who you are. This workshop is lead by Mara.
Workshop round 1 NL and ENG

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