MiKK International
Parental Child Abduction
Support Group
MiKK International Parental Child Abduction
Support Group
Facilitated by experienced MiKK Mediators with psycho-social background professions from different cultures and countries, the MiKK International Parental Child Abduction Support (MiPCAS) Groups are a brand-new initiative (!) by MiKK seeking to assist and support all those affected by international parental child abduction. This is a service offered free of charge by MiKK, on
June 11th 2024, at 6:00 PM CET/ Berlin time/
Whether you are …
a left-behind parent
a parent who has taken their children abroad without the other parent’s permission
a parent whose children were returned following an abduction by the other parent
yourself a formally abducted child (now an adult)
The MiPCAS Groups aim to
offer a listening ear, a virtual shoulder to lean on and the chance to share your experiences
with others who are or were facing the same practical and emotional challenges;
in a confidential, safe, ONLINE environment.
MiPCAS` Mission
The mission of the MiKK International Parental Child Abduction Support (MiPCAS) Groups is to help parents and formerly abducted (adult) children from all over the world to empower each other through exchanging experiences and information in a safe and confidential environment in situations of international parental child abduction and custody disputes.
Facilitated by experienced MiKK Mediators with psycho-social background professions from different cultures and countries, the MiPCAS Groups present an informal, safe and confidential online forum for you to share your story, relate your own experiences, offering support or simply listening to others with similar experiences. It is a safe space for you to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. A space of mutual support which offers the opportunity to find strength in each other’s stories, empathy in shared experiences, helpful information and hope in the journey towards healing. Please note, however, that the MiKK Facilitators do not provide advice, guidance, counselling or therapy!
The MiPCAS Groups offer a unique chance to connect with others in similar situations from all over the world in a confidential, safe online environment supported by MiKK Co-Facilitators.
Join a Group if you want to:
Participation in the Groups is free of charge (thanks to EU co-funding)!
Which MiPCAS Group is right for You?
This new Free Online Service by MiKK seeks to offer support to all individuals affected by international parental child abduction. Groups are limited to 6-8 participants, and 1-2 facilitators.
Four different groups are being offered initially: Left-behind Parents MiPCAS Group, Taking Parents MiPCAS Group, Formally abducted (adult) Children MiPCAS Group and Psycho-educational MiPCAS Group. More groups may be opened up, depending on demand for participants with different experiences.
The Language of the MiPCAS Groups is English (but French, Greek, Polish, German and Spanish may also be made available if it an absolute requirement and depending on the number of participants requesting this).
Please let us know if you have any questions by e-mailing us at MiPCAS@mikk-ev.org
Group Meeting Dates
The MiPCAS Group will kick off with first meetings on
June 10th 2024, at 5:00 PM Berlin /CET
Psycho-Educational MiPCAS Group
with Dr Rebecca Bailey.
June 11th 2024, at 6:00 PM Berlin /CET
There are 3 different MiPCAS Groups
planned on that day:
1. Left-behind Parents MiPCAS Group,
2. Taking Parents MiPCAS Group,
3. Formally abducted (adult) Children MiPCAS Group.
If you’re interested, please register through our online registration form by May 31.
When registering, you will be asked to choose one of the following MiPCAS Groups:
1. Left-behind Parents MiPCAS Group
for parents whose children were expatriated without their consent
2. Taking Parents MiPCAS Group
for parents who have expatriated their children without the other parent’s consent
3. Formerly abducted (adult) Children MiPCAS Group
for adults who experienced being abducted as children
4. Psycho-Educational MiPCAS Group (with Dr Rebecca Bailey)
mixed group for all
Subsequent MiPCAS Group meetings will be scheduled monthly, typically on a weekday late afternoons/evenings CET, with flexibility to accommodate demand. If you are connecting from different time zones, please let us know your preferences. We will try to accommodate your preference with the help of our MiPCAS Group Facilitators are based in different parts of the world.
If the 11th of June is not good for you, but you are interested in participating in a MiPCAS group in the future then please register via the form below. You will then be automatically notified by e-mail about upcoming MiPCAS meeting dates.
Please let us know if you have any questions by e-mailing us at MiPCAS@mikk-ev.org
Meet Our Facilitators
The sessions of the different MiPCAS Groups are supported by experienced facilitators from the MiKK Network who bring empathy and expertise to every meeting. All facilitators have psycho-social professional backgrounds and are trained MiKK Mediators, specialized in the field of international parental child abduction. The MiKK Facilitators do not provide advice, guidance, counselling or therapy. Each group is facilitated by 1-2 facilitators to ensure comprehensive support and guidance.
Join a MiPCAS Group Today
If you would like to join a MiPCAS Group, starting on the 11th June 2024 to connect with others with similar experiences, then please complete the online registration form below. Please indicate which MiPCAS Group you would like to join.
If the 11th of June is not good for you, but you are interested in participating in a MiPCAS group in the future then please register via the form below. You will then be automatically notified by e-mail about upcoming MiPCAS meeting dates.
Participation in the International MiPCAS Groups is free-of-charge (EU co-funded) for EU citizens and citizens from all over the world.
Note: Your privacy is important to us. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation in our support group.
Please let us know if you have any questions by e-mailing us at MiPCAS@mikk-ev.org and we hope to see you in the MiPCAS Groups!
Online Registration Form
MiKK Psycho-education Support Group for Parents
and Formerly Abducted (Adult) Children
with Dr Rebecca Bailey
The Psycho-education MiPCAS Group is a mixed group for all parents and formerly abducted (adult) children. The meeting starts with a short psycho-education input session on a particular topic by expert psychologist Dr Rebecca Bailey, and after that participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, enter into discussion on the topic and/or related their experiences. The aim of the group is to provide participants with valuable psycho-education and support them in navigating the complexities of their situation and to promote the well-being of themselves and their children.