Family, Educational & Spiritual Guidance

Immigrant Family Support

Supporting families as they settle into a new life and its challenges.

Moving to a new country changes roles within a family: a new language, a new school, new burdens, and at the same time a longing for what was left behind. This guidance accompanies families as they settle in, helping them keep their identity and values while building a place in the new society.

When people seek this guidance

  • Parents and children adjusting at different speeds
  • The pressure of language, school and work in the first years
  • Homesickness or feeling torn between two cultures

What a consultation may cover

  • Adjusting to a new environment and culture
  • Balancing original identity and integration
  • Shifting roles within the family after migration
  • Coping with language, school and work

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These services are for guidance, education and spiritual support. They do not include clinical psychological diagnosis or treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Is guidance a substitute for psychological or medical treatment?

No. Guidance is accompaniment and dialogue; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed medical or psychological professional. Where needed, consulting such a professional is advised.

Who can request guidance?

Individuals, couples and families can request guidance, and parents can request it regarding their children.

Which session formats are possible?

You can find the possible formats on the “Consultation Formats” page. Details are confirmed when you get in touch.