Tine Jensen facts for kids

Tine Kristin Jensen is a Norwegian psychologist who helps children and families. She is a professor at the University of Oslo and also a research professor at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies. Professor Jensen is an expert in how children deal with very difficult or scary experiences. She also studies how children grow and develop, and how to help them feel better after tough times.

She earned her first degree in psychology from the University of Oslo in 1986. Later, she completed her doctoral degree from the same university in 2005. She is also a specialist in clinical psychology, which means she has special training to help people with their mental health.

Understanding Children and Tough Times

Tine Kristin Jensen's work focuses on understanding how children and young people cope with stressful events. She studies how these experiences affect their minds and feelings. Her research helps us learn the best ways to support them.

Helping Families After Disasters

One important part of her research looked at how Norwegian parents and children managed after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. This was a huge natural disaster. Her studies helped show what kind of support families needed to recover.

Supporting Young Survivors

Professor Jensen also studied young people who survived the Utøya massacre. This was a very sad event where many young people were hurt. Her research focused on how these young survivors and their families coped with such a difficult experience. She looked at what helped them heal and move forward.

Helping Young Asylum Seekers

Another area of her research involves young asylum seekers who arrive in a new country without their parents. These young people often have experienced many challenges. Professor Jensen studies how to best help them deal with the difficult things they have been through. Her work aims to find the most effective ways to support traumatized children.