CREF Breakpoint Business

What CREF Breakpoint Business does

IKEV (Instituut Kerntransformatie En Verdieping) is a Dutch private training institute built around the proprietary CREF-methode, a methodology grounded in the foundational book 'Levensbelang' that addresses how pre-, peri-, and post-natal experiences shape behavior, health, and nervous system regulation. The CREF framework integrates EMDR adapted to the prenatal blueprint, attachment theory, nervous system regulation, and birth trauma work, and is delivered as a structured portfolio of three professional opleidingen (CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut with or without horses, CREF Register Coach), seven standalone modules (including Basiskennis Prenatale Hechting, CREF EMDR, CREF Methode Behandelaar, CREF Wijzers, Hechting Relatie en Seksualiteit), workshops, masterclasses, and the annual CREF-Congres.

Name

CREF Breakpoint Business

Legal name

IKEV | Instituut Kerntransformatie En Verdieping

Website

https://ikev.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IKEV (Instituut Kerntransformatie En Verdieping) is a Dutch private training institute offering professional certifications and courses built on the proprietary CREF-methode for prenatal attachment and foundational trust. It serves therapists, coaches, childcare professionals, and individuals across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB)

Keywords

• Professional training programs
• Vocational education services
• Therapist certification courses
• Continuing professional development
• Prenatal attachment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs (Opleidingen): Full vocational training programs for professionals, including CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut (with or without horse) and CREF Register Coach. These are multi-module, multi-day programs that form the primary revenue stream.
2. Courses & Continuing Education (Cursus/Bijscholing): Standalone modules such as Basiskennis Prenatale Hechting & Basisvertrouwen, CREF EMDR, CREF Methode Behandelaar, CREF Methode Master, CREF Wijzers, Scholing Kinderopvang, and Hechting Relatie & Seksualiteit. Available for both professionals seeking accreditation points (ECP/V-coins) and individuals.
3. Workshops & Lectures (Workshop/Lezing): Shorter-format educational events including the Masterclass: Hechting Inzicht (single-day introduction to pre- and post-natal attachment processes). Also includes the Live Business Inspiratiedag voor Praktijkhouders and CREF-Congres 2026.
4. Train-de-Trainer Licensing: Licensing revenue from personal licenses granted to qualified practitioners who complete the Train-de-Trainer trajectory and are authorized to deliver CREF-methode training under their own business name, per IKEV brand guidelines.
5. Opleidingsontwikkeling Services: IKEV also assists independent entrepreneurs in developing their own training offerings — even outside the CREF-methode — helping with program structure, market positioning, and scalability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CREF Breakpoint Business, operating as IKEV (Instituut Kerntransformatie En Verdieping), delivers accredited professional training programs and continuing education courses built on the proprietary CREF-methode. The portfolio spans full vocational qualifications (CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut, CREF Register Coach), standalone modules (Basiskennis Prenatale Hechting & Basisvertrouwen, CREF EMDR, CREF Methode Behandelaar/Master, CREF Wijzers, Hechting Relatie en Seksualiteit), childcare-specific training (Scholing kinderopvang), masterclasses, workshops, and the annual CREF Congress. Courses are delivered in-person across multiple locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, with a Train-de-Trainer licensing program enabling certified practitioners to deliver CREF-methode training under their own business names.

Product overview

IKEV is a training and education institute offering a structured portfolio centered on the CREF method, based on the book 'Levensbelang'. The core offerings consist of two main professional training programs: CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut (a recognized professional training with or without horses) and CREF Register Coach. Additional specialized modules include: Basiskennis Prenatale Hechting & Basisvertrouwen (foundation course), CREF EMDR Module, CREF Methode Behandelaar, CREF Methode Master, CREF Wijzers, and Hechting Relatie en Seksualiteit. The institute also offers childcare-specific training (Scholing kinderopvang) and masterclasses like 'Hechting Inzicht'. All offerings are built on the CREF method which explores how early experiences influence behavior and health, and how patterns become fixed in the body.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut A recognized professional vocational training for professionals who want to work with the CREF method and understand the person behind behavior. Available with or without horses.
• CREF Register Coach A training program for professionals to become registered coaches who can join a recognized professional association for Coaches.
• Scholing kinderopvang Continuing education for professionals in the pedagogical sector, offering training days focused on attachment, behavior, and basic trust. IKK-registered.
• Basiskennis Prenatale Hechting & Basisvertrouwen Foundation course on prenatal attachment and basic trust. Accredited by Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (SKJ) and meets IKK requirements.
• CREF EMDR Module EMDR training integrated with the CREF method, focusing on prenatal blueprint and birth trauma recognition. Available after completing the Basiskennis foundation module.
• CREF Methode Behandelaar Advanced training module for practitioners to apply the CREF method in treatment settings.
• CREF Methode Master Master-level training within the CREF method for advanced practitioners.
• CREF Wijzers Supplementary training modules within the CREF method.
• Hechting, Relatie en Seksualiteit Training module exploring the connection between attachment, relationships, and sexuality.
• Masterclass: Hechting Inzicht A one-day introduction to pre- and post-natal attachment processes via the CREF method. Covers how universal life needs arise before pregnancy and provides insight into developing solid basic trust and nervous system regulation. Priced at €195 incl. VAT & lunch (€175 for CREF subscribers).
• Train-de-Trainer License Program A licensed practitioner program allowing qualified individuals to deliver CREF-methode training under their own business name, while remaining connected to the IKEV network and adhering to IKEV guidelines. CREF is a registered brand; only licensed IKEV partners may teach the method.
• Levensbelang (Book) The foundational book of the CREF method, available as physical book, e-book, and audiobook. Describes the influence of early experiences on behavior and health, how patterns become fixed in the body, and how step-by-step change becomes possible.

Quantifiable outcome

• Masterclass participants gain foundational understanding of pre- and post-natal attachment processes and nervous system regulation in one intensive day
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VBAG (Vereniging ter Bevordering van Alternatieve Geneeswijze)coreOthersVBAG is a professional association for alternative medicine practitioners in the Netherlands. CREF training graduates can use their qualification for VBAG membership, making it a key professional association pathway for IKEV alumni.
• NVST (Nederlandse Vereniging van Soma Therapeuten)coreOthersDutch association for somatic therapists. CREF graduates can connect with NVST for professional recognition and membership upon completing IKEV training.
• CAT (Collectief Alternatief Therapeuten)coreOthersDutch collective of alternative therapists. IKEV training programs provide a pathway for graduates to join CAT as qualified practitioners.
• NVVS (Nederlandse Vereniging Van Speltherapeuten)coreOthersDutch association for play therapists. CREF training, particularly the horse-assisted track, supports members in pursuing NVVS professional recognition.
• VVET (Verbond van Energetisch Therapeuten)coreOthersDutch association for energetic therapists. IKEV CREF training provides accreditation pathway for VVET membership applications.
• FAGT (Federatie voor Additief Geneeskundig Therapeuten)coreOthersDutch federation for additive medical therapists. IKEV graduates can apply for FAGT membership based on completed CREF training.
• LVSC (Landelijke Vereniging Supervisie en Coaching)coreOthersDutch national association for supervision and coaching. CREF Register Coach graduates have an accreditation pathway to LVSC membership.
• NRTO (Nederlandse Raad voor Training en Opleiding)coreOthersThe NRTO is the Dutch Council for Training and Education. IKEV holds NRTO membership and the NRTO quality mark, demonstrating compliance with quality standards for Dutch training providers.
• CRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs)coreOthersIKEV is registered in the CRKBO, meeting the quality code for short vocational education institutions in the Netherlands.
• SKJ (Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd)coreOthersSKJ is the foundation for the quality register for youth professionals in the Netherlands. The Basiskennis (Prenatale) Hechting & Basisvertrouwen course is SKJ-accredited and included in the SKJ training catalog.
• Platform Arbeidsmarkt KinderopvangcoreOthersThe Platform Arbeidsmarkt Kinderopvang approved the Basiskennis 0-jarigen course and included it in the babyscholing training catalog, ensuring IKK compliance for childcare sector professionals.
• KTNO (Kwaliteit en Toetsing Natuurgerichte Opleidingen)minorOthersKTNO is an accreditation body for natural health practitioner training programs in the Netherlands. IKEV is pursuing or holds KTNO accreditation for components of its training catalog.
• SKB | Stichting Keurmerk BeroepsscholingenminorOthersSKB is a certification body for professional training. IKEV has an accreditation application in progress with SKB.
• ICR | International Coaches RegisterminorOthersICR is an international coaching registry. IKEV has an accreditation application in progress for recognition within the ICR framework.
• SNROminorOthersSNRO is an international accreditation organization for further education. IKEV has an accreditation application in progress with SNRO.
• RegisterpleinminorOthersRegisterplein is a Dutch registration body for professionals in social domain and healthcare. IKEV has an accreditation application in progress for recognition by Registerplein.
• Hanneke van Miltenburg (hmcare.nl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Utrecht. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Utrecht region.
• Kim Rutgers (hoefnie.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Brabant. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Brabant region.
• Ineke Roetert (paardbeleving.nl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Zwolle. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Zwolle region.
• Jantien Oppewal (praktijkgolfbreker.nl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Arnhem. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Arnhem region.
• Eltina Bouman (floradorpranchzorgopmaat.nl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Amsterdam. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Amsterdam region.
• Esther Iepema (estheriepema.nl)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Hengelo. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Hengelo region.
• Anita Rollema (PuurGroei)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified CREF practitioner based in Enschede. Acts as a local contact point and Masterclass delivery partner for IKEV in the Enschede region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Ademhaling & Herstel (Breathwork training providers, NL): Dutch breathwork and somatic training providers serving coaches and therapists. Comparable to IKEV as a small, method-specific Dutch training provider offering continuing education modules for the same professional segment.
• Heart Consciousness (HeartMath) Netherlands: Dutch distributor and trainer for the HeartMath method focused on heart-rate variability, coherence, and nervous system regulation. Overlaps with IKEV's nervous-system-regulation curriculum as a complementary skill training for the same therapeutic/coaching audience.

Broad incumbents

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute: International institute delivering professional certification in sensorimotor psychotherapy for clinicians working with trauma and attachment. Comparable to IKEV as a proprietary, branded therapeutic methodology with formal practitioner training and certification pathways.
• HBO-Verpleegkunde / Social Work opleidingen (Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences): Dutch hogescholen delivering degree programs in social work, healthcare, and pedagogy with curricula covering attachment and behavioral development. They overlap with IKEV's childcare and therapeutic training segments but compete at the formal-degree level rather than the short-course continuing-education level.
• Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute: International organization offering professional training in the Somatic Experiencing method for resolving trauma and shock. Comparable to IKEV as a branded, method-centric professional training program for therapists and coaches working with embodied trauma and nervous system regulation.

Regional players

• NVRG (Nederlandse Vereniging voor Relatie- en Gezinstherapie): Dutch professional association and training pathway for relational and family therapists. Shares IKEV's Dutch therapeutic professional buyer base and offers accredited continuing education overlapping with IKEV's CREF Register Coach and CREF & Psychosociaal Therapeut programs.
• Centrum voor Lichaamsgerichte Therapieën (Dutch somatic training institutes): Dutch training centers offering somatic and body-oriented therapy certifications for healthcare professionals. Comparable to IKEV on the embodied-trauma and somatic-method niche, though focused on body-oriented modalities rather than prenatal attachment specifically.

Direct peers

• EMDR Europe: Pan-European accreditation body and training network for EMDR practitioners. IKEV's CREF EMDR module is positioned as a domain-specialized adaptation of EMDR within the CREF framework, making EMDR Europe a directly comparable credentialing and training counterpart.
• BATC / RBCZ (Register Beroepsbeoefenaren Complementaire Zorg): Dutch registry for complementary healthcare professionals. IKEV's CREF graduates use BATC/RBCZ-style registries for professional recognition, and BATC-adjacent training institutes compete for the same Dutch alternative-therapy practitioner cohort.
• TIC Nederland (Trauma Informed Care): Dutch provider of trauma-informed care training for professionals in care, education, and youth sectors. Overlaps with IKEV on the attachment/trauma training niche and the same Dutch therapeutic and childcare professional buyer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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