Children and youth upbringing and education
![Cecilie Stenhaug – ansvarlig for utdannings og oppvekst. Barn i et klasserom](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cecilie-barn-oppvekst-og-utdanning-status.png?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
A small update on what we have been working on for children and young people’s upbringing. And what exciting plans we have going forward.
A good conversation turned into an article in media
![Deborah Borgen på kontoret i Kalvetangveien. Foto: Asbjørn Olav Lien – Tønsberg Blad](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Deborah-Borgen-TB-juli2023.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
Marie was captivated by Deborah’s story, and all the years she has worked hard towards her dream of a foundation.
Confirmation of a lifelong work in mental health
![Hovedforedragsholder Lucy Johnstone på seminaret Hvordan forstår vi psykisk helse?](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Psykisk-helse-seminar-Lucy-Johnstone-web.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
We were quite excited when we travelled to Kristiansand to attend a seminar called: How do we understand mental health?
Good aftercare
![Kurset «Fra vold til et liv i trygghet» er et tiltak for godt ettervern.](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Et-godt-ettervern.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
«After experiencing the transformations and seeing the results, it is quite clear that the course must be part of good aftercare», says Dorothee Tettweiler
The answer to human beings’ suffering is right in front of our noses!
![Deborah Borgens endringsfilosofi](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sommerfugl-2-1920x1080-1.jpeg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
In this article, I describe the essence of my philosophy of change. I use the butterfly’s transformation from larva to butterfly as a metaphor for human beings’ possibility for deep and lasting inner change.
The dream of a foundation
![Deborah Borgen står i blå kåpe med armene ut og blikket opp. Ser på logoen til Deborah Borgens Stiftelse.](https://i0.wp.com/deborahborgensstiftelse.no/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stiftelse-historie-2.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
For many years I have spoken out about my dream of a center or a foundation, where we can lift and spread DB-System® in society.
The fields of mental health and substance abuse are close to my heart, as well as children who grow up in insecurity and uncertainty. This was something I experienced growing up.