Erica Makkus

Erica Makkus is an experienced professional in the fields of grief, loss, and volunteer training, currently serving as the Initiatiefnemer en begeleider at Rouwcafé Land van Cuijk since October 2023. Erica has been involved with NIYA since July 2015, providing guidance, coaching, and training related to grief. As a Freelance Trainer for Nationale Vereniging de Zonnebloem since April 2022, Erica conducts workshops to enhance the skills of volunteers and board members. Erica has also trained volunteers for VPTZ Nederland, and previously held roles such as Begeleidster at Rouwcafé Oss and Coördinator at Oase-Hospice en Zorg Thuis. Additional experience includes providing sound healing and rituals at Klankcentrum Haere mai and serving as a wijk ziekenverzorgende at BrabantZorg. Erica's educational background includes various training programs and professional development in end-of-life care and support.