SPIN, among other accomplishments, has their comprehensive Information Guide and a web site . We have certainly provided a purpose for many women as well as an outlet for some of our professional women to teach classes in their area of interest. With the declining expat population in the community, WIN is also experiencing a dramatic change in its membership. Despite distractions, though, depression is still flourishing during a prolonged state of uncertainty over potential or unanticipated relocations. Stavanger's English Speaking Counseling Service, which is run by expatriate psychologists and social workers, has seen its fair share of depressed community members, according to social worker and therapist Jackie Ashby.
Family meetings are one way to begin the process.