Netherlands: Stichting Weerklank
Introduction:
The Hearing voices Network in the Netherlands was the first network to be established in europe and has been in existence since 1987.
Activities:
Stichting Weerklank remains very active, it has over 200 members, publishes a well organised periodical and holds two yearly meetings. It has a number of contact people available for telephone information about hearing voices. There are also a few self-help groups.
Recently, the book “Recovery an Alien Concept” by Ron Coleman was translated into Dutch, entitled ‘Herstel kan dat wel’ .
Sandra Escher has also finished her research into the experience of children hearing voices and has written her PhD. She became Dr. Escher in May last year (2005).
Resources:
Recent publications:
TillyGerritsma/Titus Rivas
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Contact:
Postbus 85224, 3508 AE Utrecht
Telephone: 06-43159796 (secretariaatnr. )
Website: Stichting Weerklank
email: secretariaat@stemmenhoren.nl