Carien Zeeman

Social Worker in Private Practice

Carien Zeeman

Working with children and families in child assessments, the forensic assessment of alleged or suspected child sexual abuse, care and contact evaluations during divorce and separation, and family and divorce mediation.

  • SACSSP Registered
  • FAMAC Accredited Mediator
  • M. Forensic Practice
Carien Zeeman

About

Carien Zeeman is a Social Worker in private practice in Bellville, Cape Town, registered with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP). She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and an Honours Degree in Psychology from Stellenbosch University, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Practice from the North-West University.

She works with children and families in four primary areas: child assessments; forensic assessment of children where sexual abuse is alleged or suspected; care and contact evaluations in divorce and separation; and family and divorce mediation.

Carien is registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), the South African Association of Social Workers in Private Practice (SAASWIPP), and is an accredited mediator with the Family Mediators Association of the Cape (FAMAC).

Services

Child Assessments

Child assessments are conducted in a structured and impartial manner, aimed at understanding the child's emotional and behavioural presentation within their broader context. Depending on the child's needs, the assessment may cover:

  • Developmental milestones
  • Experiences at home
  • Relationships with and experiences of parents and siblings
  • Experience of the parents' relationship
  • Relationships with friends and significant others
  • Relationships in which the child reports discomfort
  • Attachment
  • Screening for possible traumatic experiences
  • Experiences at school

Forensic Assessment of Alleged or Suspected Sexual Abuse

Forensic assessment of children where sexual abuse is alleged or suspected follows a structured, holistic and objective process. Research-informed methods are applied and multiple hypotheses are considered throughout, with care for the sensitivity of the matter and those involved.

Care and Contact Evaluations

A care and contact evaluation is a structured assessment conducted in the context of divorce or separation, aimed at informing arrangements that serve the best interests of the child. The process may include:

  • Assessment of all children involved
  • Sessions with each parent
  • Home visits
  • Interactional analysis between each parent and the children
  • Gathering of collateral information
  • Compilation of a report

Mediation

Mediation is a structured process in which a neutral third party assists disputing parties to reach mutually acceptable agreements. Services may include:

  • Reaching agreements in divorce disputes through a non-adversarial process
  • Drafting Parenting Plans that outline each parent's rights and responsibilities, in the best interests of the child

Contact

Address
Belvedere Office Park • Block A • Pasita Street • Rosenpark • Bellville • 7550 (opens in a new tab)
Phone
067 699 5159
Email
carien@carienzeeman.co.za
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