Wijbegeleidden
Wijbegeleidden is a form of collective or peer-guided support in which a group of trained facilitators offers guidance to individuals or groups within social services, education, or community settings. The approach emphasizes shared responsibility, collaborative problem solving, and empowerment, rather than traditional top-down supervision.
The term is a Dutch neologism that combines wij (we) with begeleiding (guidance). In Dutch welfare and
Practice typically involves a small team of begeleiders who work with a cohort of participants. Sessions are
Contexts include schools, universities, youth services, housing associations, and municipal welfare programs. Claimed benefits include enhanced
Implementation considerations include recruiting diverse guides, providing formal training in ethics, confidentiality, and safeguarding, establishing clear