Children groups - conversation groups for adopted children
Participating in a group course for adopted children and young people can contribute something very special, as the children and young people have the opportunity to reflect on themselves and their peers.
The group includes two group leaders, and each meeting will be about a special theme with whatever the children/young people are preoccupied with here and now. Thoughts, feelings and experiences are exchanged with others who have a start in life that resembles each other. The group leaders are also PAS counselors.
A parent must register a child/young person for the waiting list by filling out the following application form:
Waiting list for children groups
Who
Adopted children below the age of 18. We prioritize setting up groups for the oldest. We put the groups together with a maximum of 2 years' age difference between the children in a group.
Where
We continuously start up groups around the country based on the age and the geographical location of the children or young people who are on the waiting list. We have no way of predicting when a group for your child will be possible. This depends on the children's age and place of residence.
When
A group consists of up to 15 meetings and each meeting usually lasts 2-4 hours. A group meeting is usually held approximately every 14. day with the exception of the
summer holiday. As far as possible, the group meeting takes place on the same day of the week in the afternoon or early in the evening.
Parental involvement
A group meeting will be created for the parents, so they can support the development that is initiated in the group.
The last group meeting will often take place approximately half a year after the group has finished. Our experience is that this meeting provides a joy of reunion and clarifies the development that has taken place for the children and young people.
After the end of the group, it is possible for each individual family to have a individual session with the group leaders. However, this requires that the individual family have counseling hours available.
How many
A group has about 8 participants and two group leaders.
Pre-interview
Before we start a group, you and your child will be invited to an individual interview with the group leaders. The conversation will last half an hour.
Price
The group sessions are free.
The fine print
As a parent, you cannot receive individual counseling from the group leader. This only applies during the time period over which the group is on going. You are welcome to receive PAS advice from another adviser during that period.
There is a confidentiality obligation in the group. This means that the group participants and leaders do not pass on personal information and personal statements to others outside the group.