Body language as integral part of human communication
Sharper instincts, better outcomes.
Participants leave with insights they can apply the very same day, improving both communicative and job-specific performance.
At Expertisecentrum Lichaamstaal Nederland (ELN), we help professionals decode what’s really being said—beyond words.
As the Dutch leader in body-language expertise, we combine science, experience, and practical insight to elevate the way people communicate.
Our Practitioner Program is a compact, five-session training for professionals who want to understand non-verbal behaviour with confidence. You’ll learn to recognize, structure, and interpret physical reactions during real-world conversations—making interpersonal dynamics more transparent than ever.
From sharp analyses and energizing keynotes to impactful courses and workshops, all we offer is grounded in empirical research across neuroscience, communication science, psychology, and movement studies.
We turn complex insights into clear, applicable skills you can use immediately.
Practitioner Online Course
• Duration: 25 hours spread over 5 to 6 half day.
• Content and meaning of body language in conversation situations
• Target audience: professionals in education, youth care, justice system, doctors, psychologists, HR, coaching, etc.
• The course is online, individual, or in groups.
Costs: € 2250 p.person.
Group rate from 6 participants: €1500 p.person.
content
Module 1: Introduction. General characteristics and logic of head postures, concepts and observation technique.
Methodology and meaning of head postures during the interaction.
Bodysystemics© as a method and introduction in the characteristics of the brain reflected by the body (contra-lateral).
Module 2: Substantive meaning of gestures. Content and meaning of gestures in the context of conversation.
Defining gestures - the diachronic/cerebral logic and neurosymbolism/socio-affective gestures and cultural differences.
Module 3: Mouth and tongue movements. Seating positions during negotiations. Eye movements. Movements of the hands.
Mouth and tongue, seating positions and eyes; any movement has a reason. Reading these non verbal messages leads us to better understanding. Role of the hands during a conversation; a real dictionary of gestures will tell us what really matters.
Module 4: Micro-Movements: the meaning and role of our hands, fingers and legs) while in conversation.
Crossing arms or legs does not 'just happen'. Even so when you touch yourself while you're having a conversation. What does it mean?
In this module the 'topography' of the body: where does the hand touches the body? It'll never happens without reason!
Module 5: Micro expressions and the characteristics of -double- and hidden emotions.
Defining emotions on external characteristics. Practitioner summary and evaluation. With certificate of completion.
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