Rozemarie Herskowicz-Spijkerman has been working in youth care for almost 30 years. She believes in IAG (Intensive Outpatient Family Care) training and the effectiveness of this methodology. Within the Youth Care lectorate, she has researched the usefulness of the IAG Reflection Model for IAG training and in practice.

'After studying social work in residential institutions at higher professional education level (HBO), I began working in youth care. I now supervise the work and peer discussions of a team of emergency care providers, IAG providers and first responders. I've followed the IAG programme, gained my teaching qualification, underwent extra training and attended refresher courses such as video home training, and completed a Master’s degree in Social Work & Innovation, specializing in Youth and Family.'

'I have been a trainer and developer for the IAG programme since 2007, and am now also a coordinator and team leader for the Healthcare and Welfare – IAG Knowledge Centre. I have therefore been combining the professional field with teaching and staff development since 2007. I believe it is extremely important to keep in close touch with the professional field. It is a fantastic source of networks, case studies and best practices, and allows me to make the most of opportunities.'

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Rozemarie Herszkowicz-Spijkerman

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'I am always busy looking for better ways of working and training people involved with children and youth. I'm delighted to contribute every year to  IAG ieder jaar bewezen beter maken (making IAG demonstrably better every year) and the Youth Care knowledge network. I believe in the IAG programme and the effectiveness of the methodology. The research I conducted focused on the usefulness of the IAG Reflection Model within IAG training and in practice. We also offer a specific range of course units. The IAG Reflection Model helps professionals reflect on their performance, what they do well, why they act the way they do and how they can improve.'