Familievernkontoret i Arendal
Arendal, Norway
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Familievernkontoret i Arendal is a non-profit organisation based in Arendal, Norway working on mental health, children & youth.
Familievernkontoret i Arendal is a publicly approved family counselling office in Norway, established as a non-profit foundation by the Agder og Telemark diocesan council. It offers free counselling and mediation for couples, families and separating parents, parenting courses, and a women's group for those who have left violent relationships. It operates under an agreement with Bufetat and serves municipalities across Agder, with offices in Arendal and Evje.
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Barn i mekling (BIM)
Children & Youth · Norway
Mediation for parents separating, where children aged 5 to 16 can speak with a mediator alone and take part in agreeing arrangements for their care.
Circle of Security
Children & Youth · Norway
Parenting course based on attachment research that helps parents understand children's needs and signals.
ICDP
Children & Youth · Norway
Parenting guidance programme that strengthens care and upbringing for children and young people, delivered by ICDP-approved family therapists at the office.
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Bufetat, Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet
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