Services and Training Courses

KIES is a group meeting for all children whose parents are divorced. The letters in the word stand for: Children In A Divorce. KIES also means that you get to make your own choices! After all, you know what the divorce is like for you, and you should feel free to share that.

KIES is a group where you can share your story, ask questions, get advice, and find solutions. You’ll meet with the group and two KIES coaches eight times. For parents, there’s an individual introductory meeting first, and the program concludes with a group session.

If your parents are separated, it can be helpful to share your experiences because:

• You might not quite understand yet why your parents got divorced.
• you might find yourself feeling sad all the time, or maybe angry instead.
• It's nice to hear what might help you with things that are difficult.
• you're already pretty used to the divorce and have some tips for other kids whose parents recently got divorced.
• or something else.

What do you do at KIES?

You’ll hear how other kids are dealing with divorce. At KIES, you’ll discover what’s going well and what you’d like to see improve. Together, we’ll figure out what can help you feel better when things aren’t so great. At KIES, you can talk if you want to, but you don’t have to. You can also just listen. KIES is here for you. You can ask questions, and who knows—you might get some really good answers and tips. With the group, you’ll do all kinds of things, like drawing, playing games, and other fun activities.

Sign Up

Participation is completely free! There are group sessions for the 4–6 and 7–12 age groups. For more information, visit the TWB – Children in Divorce website. You can easily register through the TWB website by filling out the KIES registration form. The sessions take place at the child health clinic in Fijnaart or, if necessary, in Zevenbergen.

Visit the "Kies voor het Kind" website

Villa Pinedo is the go-to online community for and by children with divorced parents. Here, they can find a listening ear in each other and have plenty of space to talk about the divorce and everything that comes with it. Onthe Villa Pinedo website (opens in a new tab), children can request an Online Buddy, ask a question on the forum, or read stories and tips from others.

The municipality of Moerdijk also offers a free online training course for parents titled“Learn to See Through Your Child’s Eyes,”and parents can seek advice from Villa Pinedo’s volunteer experts—who have personal experience with these issues—through the parent forum.

"Piep Said the Mouse" is a club for children ages 4–8 who need extra support because they are dealing with tension or stress at home or in their community.

Information for Referring Professionals and Parents

Sometimes things happen in a family that a child doesn’t know how to deal with. A parent who is sick, a divorce, a lot of tension, arguments, or violence. These situations can put children under a lot of pressure. They may become quiet, have trouble expressing themselves, or, on the contrary, feel sad and angry.

“As long as I’m good, my mom will get better again.”

Learning that problems aren't their fault

PIEP said the Mouse is for children ages 4 to 8 who could use a little extra support. These children have a hard time coping with stress in their environment. They can’t quite figure out what’s going on. Reality and fantasy get mixed up, and they take the problems personally. At PIEP, children realize they’re not the only ones whose home life is different. The club is for children in situations such as the following:

• a parent who is seriously ill or depressed
• parents who are getting divorced
• a lot of arguments or violence
• Someone dies
• a sibling who is seriously ill or has autism or ADHD

What do we do at PIEP?

At the “Piep zei de Muis” club, children realize they’re not the only ones whose home life might be a little different. Over the course of 15 sessions, the children learn in a playful way:

• that they are not to blame for what is happening around them
• recognize and deal with their own feelings
• skills to cope more easily with the home situation

We also use a treasure chest, to which we add a treasure every week. For example, a little doll for when the child is sad, a stone for when the child needs strength, and a magic wand to change the world around them. 

The “Piep zei de muis” club is a place where kids have fun, make friends, and get to do something just for themselves. That’s why most kids can’t wait and count down the nights until the next club meeting!

Support for Families

During the five parent meetings, we’ll explain what the children do at the club and why. This way, parents can also talk to their child about the club and let your child know that you support him or her. We’ll also discuss challenges parents face when raising their children. Together, we’ll look for solutions. In addition, we’ll talk with parents about how to give your child the attention they need, even when you’re overwhelmed. Parents can always come to us with their questions. At the end of the PIEP group, there will be a final meeting with the parents, and we’ll review how things went in the group together.

When is the group meeting?

The program consists of 15 one-and-a-half-hour sessions for the children and 5 one-and-a-half-hour sessions for the parents. A maximum of 10 children participate per group. Prior to the training, an intake interview—in the form of a home visit—takes place with (one of) the parents and the child. The group meets after school from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Zevenbergen.

Costs

The course is intended only for children who live in the municipality of Moerdijk. It is free for them.

Sign Up and Contact Us

You can register through GGZ by sending an email to jeugdpreventie@ggzwnb.nl

Why the brave dodo, you might wonder? Well, the dodo is a symbol of courage and uniqueness. Just like this extraordinary bird, we want to encourage you to find your own way in social situations, speak up, and connect with others in a confident way. During the training, you’ll go on an adventure with other participants, where you’ll learn in a playful way how to deal with social challenges in a positive manner. And who knows—maybe you’ll discover that, just like the dodo, you’re a true adventurer when it comes to social interactions! So fill out this form, and we’ll contact you to let you know if you’re eligible for the Brave Dodo training. Let’s learn, laugh, and grow together!

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The training session is for elementary school grades 4, 5, and 6 from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. and for elementary school grades 7 and 8 from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. Please note: One parent, guardian, or caregiver must attend the first class and the last class as well.

Location: Trefpunt – Moerdijk Lake, Kristallaan 25C, Zevenbergen.

You can register via: Brave Dodo Training 2025 – Welcome to More Moerdijk.

Who is this for?

The Siblings Group is for children who have a brother or sister who requires a lot of attention due to, for example, ADHD, autism, or a disability. In the Siblings Group, you can talk with other children in the same situation about your feelings and your home life. Information is also provided about the challenges faced by the sibling, and the children give each other tips and help each other understand their feelings. What do we do? We watch videos and play games and do activities that help the children recognize and relate to their own experiences by working with specific themes.

Goals

• The Brussengroep is a peer support group where children support one another, share tips, and have fun together.
• Talking about emotions that are difficult to deal with at home and within oneself.
• Attention and guidance.

Practical Information

• 2 groups, once a month:
• Ages 8 to 12: Thursday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Zevenbergen.
• Ages 2 to 18: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Roosendaal.

To register, please contact the Youth Prevention Team.
There is no cost for this training.

Contact Information

T: 06-51207227
E:jeugdpreventie@ggzwnb.nl

To help you get through a difficult time

When it seems like everything is going wrong and you’re feeling sad, anxious, or angry, you can make an appointment with the staff at the Youth and Family Center. You can do this, for example, if you’re facing difficulties at school, at home, or with your peers.

Through conversations and hands-on activities, we’ll support you in regaining control of your life, your emotions, and the choices you make. Sometimes we’ll play a game, give you an assignment, make a plan, or invite other important people to join the conversation to help you.

We always look for the solution that works best for you, so you can move forward on your own again.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
E cjg@moerdijk.nl

Parenting and raising children can sometimes be quite a challenging task for parents. Especially when your child exhibits behavior that you can’t quite figure out. At CJG Moerdijk, we can work with you to identify the source of this behavior and the underlying need. Because behavior always makes sense.

For this, we use the “Birth Mapping” methodology.

Being born is the most overwhelming experience for everyone. You unconsciously carry these experiences with you throughout the rest of your life. This is also sometimes called a blueprint or imprint.

It’s common knowledge that everything you eat and drink during pregnancy reaches your baby through the umbilical cord. But did you know that all the experiences, feelings, emotions, and thoughts you have during pregnancy and childbirth also reach your baby? And that a baby is very much aware of its birth? So just try to imagine everything it has taken in and experienced during pregnancy and childbirth! All those experiences are stored in your body.

Behind every behavior a child exhibits—whether young or old—there is always a specific need. Using the Geboorte in Kaart methodology, we zoom in on the period surrounding the pregnancy and birth. This gives you insight into the child’s birth story and, in turn, into the message the child is trying to convey to you as a parent through their behavior.

An underlying birth trauma can be the cause of behavioral and learning problems. If your child has been diagnosed and you’re experiencing the behavioral problems listed below, we at the CJG may be able to help your family. Once the birth story has been mapped out, you’ll see that the behavior actually makes perfect sense.

The "Geboorte in Kaart" program offered by the CJG is for children (and parents) who:

• no longer know what to do with their child.
• feel that something is standing between them and their child.
• have gone through a difficult labor or a stressful pregnancy.
• having a child with a diagnosis or label (ADHD, ADD, HSP, etc.).
• We've already tried everything.
• having a child who is struggling in school.
• no longer want to deal with their children.

If the text above has resonated with you, please get in touch to see what we can do for your family.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
Ecjg@moerdijk.nl

Head Up! Training for young people with mental health issues.

Who is this for?

“Head Up!” is for young people ages 13 to 17 who have been feeling down for a while and want to work through it. There are days when you don’t feel like doing anything, when you feel tired or down. You might feel nothing at all, or everything might hit you much harder than usual. You get angry or sad easily, and sometimes you don’t even know where these feelings are coming from. Everyone feels that way sometimes… Usually, it goes away after a day or two, but sometimes a bad mood just lingers. Then you keep worrying until it keeps you up at night. It takes a lot of energy—energy you’d probably rather use for more enjoyable things.

What does Head Up! do?

We’ll work together to help you gain more control over your situation. We’ll give you tips, and you’ll learn techniques to help you think more positively. And, very importantly, by sharing experiences, you’ll learn that you’re not the only one who feels down sometimes!

Goals

• Learning to solve problems in a positive way.
• Learning how to make a plan and, as a result, achieve your goals.
• Greater self-confidence and self-awareness, which will help you feel less down and know how to tackle things successfully.
• Finding mutual recognition and understanding.

Practical Information

• Ages 13 to 17.
• 8 sessions on Wednesday mornings and 1 follow-up session.
• 2 parent meetings on Wednesday evenings.
• Location: TUNE (Youth Center), Kristallaan 25D 4761ZC, Zevenbergen.
• Cost: There is no charge for the training.

Contact Information

T: 06-51207227
E:jeugdpreventie@ggzwnb.nl

"Bonding: A Good Start!" is a preventive intervention for parents and their babies up to 12 months old.

The intervention is aimed at improving parent-child interaction, with the ultimate goal of preventing the child from developing psychosocial problems later in life.

Target Audience

• vulnerable pregnant women.
• vulnerable parents with a newborn baby (up to 9 months old).
• Parents who, after the birth of their child, have difficulty bonding with their baby.
• Parents who don't feel very comfortable interacting with their baby.

Goals

• Improving the parent's sensitivity and responsiveness.
• Establishing a secure attachment relationship.
• stimulate the child's social and emotional development.
• A happy parent with a happy child.

Approach

The intervention consists of providing support to the family in their home environment. For single-issue cases, it lasts 3 to 4 months; for cases involving multiple issues, it lasts 6 to 9 months.

The support is provided by a CJG youth professional with expertise in mental health care and in supporting families with young children. The intervention consists of the following phases:

Registration: Parents in the target group can register themselves with the CJG or be referred by their family doctor, midwife, child health clinic, POP clinic, or PAAZ. The registration is handled immediately by a youth professional.

Phase 1: Introduction, explanation of the counseling process, building trust, and initial observation of the parent-infant interaction.

Phase 2: Reinforcing and expanding positive interactions between parent and child, and encouraging new interactions.
This involves, among other things, the use of a video camera. Positive interaction moments are reviewed with parents, focusing on the parent’s sensitivity and responsiveness.

Phase 3: Review, Evaluation, and Conclusion.
During the final phase, weekly home visits are no longer scheduled. At the conclusion of the program, the progress of the parent-child relationship is assessed, and it is determined whether any recommendations for further assistance are needed.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
E cjg@moerdijk.nl

What is the KOPP/KOV group?

The KOPP/KOV group is a peer support group for children who have a parent with a mental health and/or addiction problem. For example, someone might be confused, tired, or angry, without you always understanding why. It’s not always easy to have a parent with a mental health and/or addiction problem. You grow up in a family where things are a little different than they are at other kids’ homes. Sometimes it’s fun, and sometimes it’s not. Some kids start to worry, while others feel lonely, angry, sad, responsible, or misunderstood. Because of this, you might have a hard time as a child and develop problems of your own. Talking to kids your own age who are going through the same thing helps.

What do you do in the KOPP/KOV group?

In the group, you can talk openly with other kids about what you’re going through at home. It’s okay to just listen, too—this can often help simply because you’ll quickly realize you’re not the only one whose home life is a little different sometimes. We focus on what’s difficult, what’s going well, and you can ask any questions you have
about the issues your father or mother is facing. For example:

• Why does my dad, who has autism, sometimes get really angry out of the blue?
• Why does my mom drink so much?
• How do I talk about it with my friends?
• Who can I turn to if I have concerns?
• How can I show my parent(s) that I care when they're not feeling well?

Who is the KOPP/KOV group for?

There are two different groups:

• Ages 8–12 (Roosendaal)
• Ages 12–18 (Zevenbergen)

For more information or to register, please contact GGZ-WNB.

Contact Information

T 06-51207227
Ejeugdpreventie@ggzwnb.nl

Documents

• Brochure for Ages 8–12
• Brochure for Ages 12–18

A comprehensive approach in health care and education.

When there are concerns about a child’s development both at home and at school, the youth professional or school nurse can involve “student services.”
This colleague has a background in education and works with all parties to ensure that the support provided is as comprehensive as possible. This supports the child’s development.

Youth professionals or youth nurses serve as points of contact for parents and schools.

In addition, schools can contact the student support services for general questions regarding the organization of youth services within (inclusive) education.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
E cjg@moerdijk.nl

If you're having trouble figuring it out on your own.

Parenting is fun and challenging, but it can also be difficult at times. In those moments, it’s good to know that you’re not alone. The CJG Moerdijk can help you if, as a parent or caregiver, you have any questions—big or small—about parenting or growing up.

Are you worried about your children, or would you like to know how others handle certain situations? The Moerdijk Youth and Family Center (CJG) provides answers to all questions about growing up and parenting. Anyone with questions about topics such as eating, growth, shyness, aggression, drugs, hyperactive children, sexuality, pregnancy, divorce, or puberty can turn to the CJG.

The team at the Youth and Family Center consists of professionals with diverse areas of expertise and experience. Depending on your situation, we’ll determine which expertise or experience is best suited to help you find a solution to your needs. Support is provided at a location of your choosing.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
Ecjg@moerdijk.nl

What is POS?

The transition to secondary school can be especially difficult for children who were bullied in elementary school or had trouble getting along with other children. Getting off to a good start is very important to prevent these problems from recurring at the new school. The “Fun at School” summer program aims to help incoming seventh graders with this.

Who is this for?

This training is intended for elementary school children who:

• being teased and bullied.
• have a hard time making and keeping friends.
• not daring to say no.
• They argue regularly without really wanting to.
• often find themselves alone.

Purpose

The goal of the training is for the children to start attending their new school with more enjoyment and self-confidence.

What do the children learn in the training?

During the training, the children realize that they are not the only ones dealing with these kinds of problems. In a playful way, they learn the following skills:

• make and maintain connections with other children.
• standing up for oneself (assertiveness).
• Dealing with pests and bullying.

In addition, we focus primarily on positive thinking and nonverbal behavior, such as posture, eye contact, and tone of voice.

In what way?

By talking with one another, doing exercises and role-playing, and receiving tips, the children learn how to interact with others with greater self-confidence.

And what about the parents?

An intake session takes place before the training begins. During the intake session, parents and children can meet the trainers, and we discuss what is needed. During the parents’ evening, we provide information about the content of the training.

We’ll discuss what parents can do on their own to support their son or daughter after the training. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Practical Information

The training sessions are scheduled during summer vacation.
There is no cost to participate in the training.

Contact Information

T 0800 681 681 6
E cjg@moerdijk.nl

What is the support center?

For students (elementary and secondary school): Are you feeling down? Are you worried, or do you often feel sad or anxious? Or are you having trouble concentrating? Sometimes you face problems you can’t solve on your own, and you want someone to help you figure them out. We can offer you that support through the GGZ Youth Prevention Support Center!

Who is the support center for?

Do you feel that your problems are getting in the way of how you function at home and/or at school? If so, the support sessions are here for you! You can participate in support sessions at all elementary schools in the municipality of Moerdijk and at Markland College in Zevenbergen.

What can you expect from the support center consultations?

It’s an accessible way to get support if you’re not feeling yourself, or if things aren’t going well at home or at school. The sessions take place at school. During these sessions, we’ll work together to figure out what you’re struggling with and what you need to get back on track and feel good again. We can also give you tools to help alleviate your symptoms. In our experience, a few sessions are often enough for a student to move forward on their own. But if that doesn’t work, we’ll work together to figure out what else is needed.

Practical Information

• You can reach out to your guidance counselor, care coordinator, mentor, a member of the care team, or contact us directly. Whatever you share will remain between you and the prevention counselor.
• An exception is if the prevention officer is concerned about your safety or that of someone else. In that case, they will work with you to determine what is necessary.
• You will not be registered with the GGZ.
• The calls are free.

Contact Information

T: 0164-289725 or 06-51207227
E:jeugdpreventie@ggzwnb.nl

Support for Young Parents

If you have questions about your child or want to understand your child better; if you want to talk about what it’s like to be a parent and what that means for your relationship with your partner, friends, or family; or if you want to talk about your own upbringing and parenting style—then “Stevig Ouderschap” might be right for you!

Stevig Ouderschap is based on parents’ own strengths, their own needs, and their own approach. Anyone who participates in Stevig Ouderschap receives six home visits from a specially trained pediatric nurse from the well-baby clinic. The pediatric nurse comes to your home to listen, talk with you, and brainstorm with you. She takes the time for you, and you decide what you want to discuss. Everything you discuss remains between you and the pediatric nurse. If it’s necessary to share information with others, the pediatric nurse will discuss this with you first.

More information: What Is Firm Parenting? – Firm Parenting Firm Parenting

Signing up is free and can be done at: Sign Up – Strong Parenting

Contact Information

T 088 560 2000 (TWB)
Ejgzinfolijn@twb.nl

In collaboration with the CJG and local partners, Meer Moerdijk offers activities for children and youth up to age 18 during the summer.
View all activities atActivities – Meer Moerdijk

TUNE Youth Center Hours
Monday 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00–5:00 p.m. and 7:00–8:00 p.m. More Girls’ Night (register in advance)
Friday 3:00–5:00 p.m. and 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ages 12+

Contact Information

T 0168-325996
Einfo@senw-Moerdijk.nl