Dag Nordanger

Dag Nordanger is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, where he serves as Head of Studies for Area of responsibility 8. His office is located at Pilestredet 32, 0166 Oslo (Office N050.120) with contact information including mobile: +47 976 36 300 and office: +47 672 36 081.

Professor Nordanger's research spans child psychiatry, clinical psychology, and trauma psychology with particular focus on child welfare systems and therapeutic interventions. His work demonstrates significant expertise in attachment theory applications within Norwegian child protection contexts and innovative trauma treatment approaches including music therapy and yoga interventions. He has published extensively on cultural perspectives in expert assessments and the psychological needs of vulnerable populations including refugee children and adolescents in welfare settings.

His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward understanding complex trauma across diverse populations through qualitative methodologies. Recent work examines music therapy applications for refugee children, yoga as treatment for complex trauma, and cultural perspectives in child welfare expert assessments. His research bridges academic inquiry with practical applications in the Norwegian welfare system, demonstrating strong commitment to translating findings into improved child protection practices.

Professor Nordanger maintains active collaborations with researchers across Norwegian institutions, particularly with Magne Olav Mæhle, Øivin Christiansen, Hanne Cecilie Braarud, and Polly Faith Evans Mcginn. His current research directions include developing TANDEM - a joint trauma competence measure for Nordic countries, indicating his expanding influence across regional child welfare systems.