Tibi Refert - Praktijk voor volwassen kinderen van ouders met psychische en/of verslavingsproblemen, KOPP KOV

About Tibi Refert - Praktijk voor volwassen kinderen van ouders met psychische en/of verslavingsproblemen, KOPP KOV

Tibi Refert is a practice in Diessen for adults who grew up with parents with mental health and/or addiction problems (KOPP-KOV, a Dutch term for children of parents with mental health or addiction problems). The practice offers treatment and support, and provides professional development and training on KOPP-KOV.

Treatment and support

Conversations centre on the story and experiences of people who grew up with parents with mental health or addiction problems. The support focuses on the relationship between early childhood experiences and present-day complaints or challenges.

• Treatment for adult children of parents with mental health and/or addiction problems
• Parenthood

Forms of treatment

The treatment methods used depend on the support needed and the complaints. Methods may focus on body awareness, trauma processing and dealing with obstacles.

• Psychoeducation
• Interventions aimed at improving body awareness
• Mindfulness (MBCT/MBSR)
• EMDR
• NET (Narrative Exposure Therapy)
• CGT (cognitive behavioural therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

Training and activities

Tibi Refert provides professional development and training on KOPP-KOV. Workshops, lectures and an in-depth weekend have also been announced.

• Training
• Webinars
• Workshop
• Speaker
• In-depth weekend
• Child of ... and then

About the practice owner

Ingrid Brummelhuis started Tibi Refert in late 2024. She has built up knowledge and experience in specialist mental healthcare, doctoral research, prevention groups and individual conversations with people affected by KOPP-KOV.