Scientific Research

In January 2026, I completed my doctoral research at the University of Humanistic Studies. This scientific research focused on the mental health of professionals who are frequently exposed to potential traumatic events in their work. In this research, I focused on eight different professional groups: military, police, and fire service personnel, as well as specialized nurses working in ambulance services, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms (surgery and anesthesia). I looked for similarities and differences in their social environments – that is, in their relationships with others. 

The four publications on this research can be found here, or at research gate, or on my Linked-In Profile.

Part of my work in science is to serve on the editorial board of scientific journals as a critical evaluative agent in relation to the development and dissemination of research. Doing peer reviews is helping to sculpt and improve the ongoing advance in science.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6522-5185

Since 2013 I have served as an editor on the Dutch Journal for Person-centered and Experiential Psychotherapy (TPeP).