COUNSELLING SESSIONS
headspace Family supports children and young people aged 12-25 by providing their parents and close relatives with the support and guidance they need. This is a space for those who feel the need to talk to someone about the concerns that arise in daily life for the young person and within the family relationship.
We offer in-person conversations, phone calls, and video calls at one of our five headspace Family centers.
HEADSPACE FAMILY OFFERS:
Are you a parent or family member of a young person aged 12-25 who needs someone to talk to about supporting a young person who is struggling with their wellbeing?
In family sessions, the focus is on the family as a whole. When a young person is struggling, it is often connected to how the entire family functions. headspace Family provides a confidential space for conversations with the whole family, focusing on the mental well-being of everyone.
Confidential Conversations
headspace Family provides a confidential space for both individual sessions and family conversations, focusing on the mental wellbeing of everyone involved. It is a place where frustrations can be expressed, and we address the challenges faced by the family.
There are no waiting lists and we don’t keep records at headspace Family. We are subject to mandatory reporting obligations, but as family members, you will always be involved in any further steps.
Bridging to other services
We know that, in many cases, good conversations are enough, but sometimes there is a need for us to build bridges to other services. This could include other volunteer organizations, treatment services, or more specialized support.
If we identify a need for additional help, we will work together to find a relevant service that can support the family and their loved ones in moving forward.
Peer Volunteers
At headspace Family, you will be met by peer volunteers with lived experiences.
The volunteers come from diverse backgrounds and life stories, bringing both personal and professional skills.
All volunteers have completed a counseling training program at headspace Family, ensuring they are well-equipped to support, guide, and help you and your family with whatever you need to talk about.
Methods and Approach in headspace Family
We believe that people are experts in their own lives. With this mindset, we support young people by helping their families and loved ones find the best way forward. This includes inviting them to reflect, assisting in creating new narratives, and providing practical tools they can apply in their relationship with the young person.
The methods used in individual counseling sessions for relatives, support groups, and family conversations are based on the approaches we already apply at headspace. These form the foundation for the accreditation of our individual counseling, which is continuously monitored by RådgivningsDanmark.
Peer Volunteers
In addition to our approach and methods in headspace Family, our experience with peer support plays a crucial role. The reason is that involving peer volunteers and their lived experiences supports a resource- and empowerment-based perspective, which has the potential to enhance feelings of recognition and connection.
