About
Dr. Michaela Schok is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, and a practicing psychologist at Invivo Clinics Zeist since 2023. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and training in resilience, trauma, and psychological flexibility, with a focus on veterans, refugees, and transitional-age youth.
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, Utrecht University (2009)
- Specialized in ACT, CBT, EMDR, and NET for trauma and stress-related disorders
- Key research themes: Applied Data Science, Gender, Diversity and Global Justice, and Migration and Societal Change
Her publications over 15 years reveal expertise in:
- Trauma-focused interventions for refugee children
- Meaning-making after war and peacekeeping
- Psychological flexibility frameworks
- Cultural adaptation of mental health tools
- Technology-assisted resilience programs
She also contributes to:
- Policy research on refugee labor market integration
- Military reintegration programs
- Positive psychology applications
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