Relationship and Divorce
Sometimes a relationship does not work out as you had hoped. That is difficult and often raises many questions. The municipality is there for you with RENS. RENS stands for Relationship and Divorce.
We are there for partners who are separating, but also for partners who want to improve their relationship. RENS helps you take the right steps.
Opening of the Relationship Walk in Beetsterzwaag
Valentine's Day is about more than just chocolate and flowers; it's about real connection. On February 14, we celebrate love in Beetsterzwaag in a special way. Mayor Bouwman will officially open the brand-new Relationship Walk, and you are cordially invited!
The festive opening
The mayor will give the official starting signal for the new walk. Health you will be there to be one of the first to explore the route.
- When: Saturday, February 14 (Valentine's Day)
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Behind the town hall (Hoofdstraat 82, Beetsterzwaag)
Extra love for early birds: Register in advance for the opening?
Then on February 14, a special Valentine's Day surprise will be waiting for you and your partner at the start!
Don't wait for the connection to return on its own, but get moving together.
Stronger together through the Relationship Walk
A good relationship is not always a given. Sometimes you lose touch with each other and lose your connection. The Relationship Walk helps you find each other again.
How does it work?
Along the 4.5-kilometer route, there are signs with questions. These questions help you to really engage with each other again and reconnect. In addition, you get moving together. Good for body and mind!
Would you like to get moving together?
Then take the Relationship Walk and work on your connection.
- Starting point: Behind the town hall (Hoofdstraat 82, Beetsterzwaag).
February 14 is the opening of the Relationship Walk. Register for the opening at, and a lovely Valentine's Day surprise will be waiting for you on the 14th!
Meet RenS
The choice has been made to separate, or perhaps you have been separated for some time, but there are questions. For example, "How do we tell the children?", "How do we arrange the money matters?", "What practical arrangements do we make with each other? Or maybe just, "Where do we start?
We as an expert team RenS can help you with these questions. Contact us at rens@opsterland.nl or 0512-386222 (on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) or get in touch via the contact form. Help is free and commits you to nothing.
For children
Your parents have decided to split up. We can imagine that you have many questions. Please contact our Relationship and Divorce team. We can listen to you and think along with you, so that you get clarity in all your questions.
It can be nice to talk to someone who has been through the same thing and is also young. Villa Pinedo has buddies who can help with this.
The Mat Game
It can be difficult for children to express themselves about how they are experiencing divorce. RenS has counselors who are trained to play the Mattens Game. In a short period of time, the Mattens Game offers great insight into how a child, young person or parent is experiencing the situation. It can be used from an early age (3 years and up). It lets someone talk about his living situation in a playful way. This is based on the knowledge and experience that talking while playing and moving offers a good entrance for children and for youngsters/adults brings awareness and processing. With these insights we can then see what is needed to improve the situation.
Contact
Contact us at:
- rens@opsterland.nl
- 0512-386222
- contact form
We can be reached between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
For parents
Is the communication between you and your (ex) partner completely disrupted and do you want to learn to communicate with each other again in a respectful way? Or learn how to continue as partners in parenthood after a divorce. Together we look at whether a SCHIP program suits you. We can offer this free of charge. For more information about the program visit www.schipaanpak.nl.
Money Matters
Divorce also often raises questions about money matters. For example, about selling the house, how about renting a house and what if income drops? But also the right to benefits, allowances or alimony. For these and all other questions about money matters, a debt relief worker can look and think along with you. Free and without obligation.
For stakeholders
Your best friends have decided to break up or your child has gone through a divorce. This causes grief and can cause there to be two camps. You may be wondering how to properly assist your friend/child/neighbor without losing yourself in a power struggle or how best to help them. We, at RenS, would love to get in touch with you to think with you about how best to position yourself and offer help.
If you want tips on how to deal with this now, click on the link below.
For professionals
Are you a professional involved in a divorce or divorce in the municipality of Opsterland and in need of a sparring partner? Contact RenS and we will be happy to think with you! We have expertise on what works in contact. We also have insight into which parties can possibly be involved or we can offer to enter into conversation with the (ex) partners from RenS.
Who we are
We are the Relationship and Divorce Expertise Team (RenS) of the municipality of Opsterland. We all work at the area team of Opsterland.
| Ruth van Bekkum: | youth consultant |
| Anita Comello: | youth and aid consultant |
| Chris Brammer: | youth consultant |
| Gertjan Jansen: | counselor assistance |
| Arjan Boven: | early signaler of money worries/debt service provider |
| Dorinthe Fennis: | behavioral scientist |
Where else can I go for information?
Below are helpful websites with more information.
