Jana Knot-Dickscheit

Dr. Jana Knot-Dickscheit is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Pedagogy and Educational Sciences. She leads the Expertise Center for Families with Multiple and Complex Problems and serves as a mental health psychologist and cognitive behavioral therapist at Molendrift.

Her research focuses on interventions for at-risk families, professional collaboration in family care, and practice-oriented research. Key areas include:

• Home visiting programs for vulnerable families
• Systemic approaches to youth protection
• Trauma-informed family therapy

Recent work examines:

• Longitudinal evaluation of youth coaching programs
• Effective elements of tailored care for complex cases
• Integration of mental health and social services

Notable achievements include:

• Nomination for the Horizon Academieprijs (2017)
• Pro Juventute grant for child/youth coaching research

She actively contributes to:

• Policy development in youth care
• Professional training programs
• International collaborations on family interventions