
Breaking the Silence: The Power of Saying No 🚧
Back to IE Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Breaking Silence
IE TOWER
T22.02
IE Tower, Maria de Molina, and Segovia Campus, IE Tower, Paseo de la Castellana 259E
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Saying “no” can be one of the hardest yet most empowering things we can do for our mental health. This event explores how setting boundaries and asserting ourselves can lead to healthier relationships, reduced stress, and a greater sense of personal freedom.
Led by Daniel Van de Poll, this session will provide practical tools and strategies to help you embrace the power of saying no in both personal and professional contexts.
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 4 pm
📍 Location: IE Tower, T22.02
👥 Participants: Students, faculty, and staff
Learn how to prioritize yourself and your well-being by mastering the art of saying no.
Speakers

Daniel Frederik van de Poll
Psychologist
Sinews Multilingual Therapy Institute
Originally from the Netherlands, Daniel has lived in Spain since the age of eight. He is an adult "Third Culture Kid" (TCK) who grew up and was educated in a multicultural environment. In adulthood, he gained extensive multicultural experiences across different continents, studying abroad and exploring diverse regions through an NGO and an international organization.
Married to a Brazilian woman, Daniel is part of a “mixed” marriage. He is a licensed psychologist and couples and family therapist with extensive experience working with expatriates, international students, and mixed-nationality couples.
Daniel is passionate about communication, particularly bridging communication gaps between different cultures.
Hosted By
Co-hosted with: IE Center for Health & Well-being, IE Girl Up Club, My Well-Being, IE Girl Up Club SC
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