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Rick de Haart is a PhD researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, while simultaneously working as a healthcare psychologist at GGZ Drenthe Mental Health Institute's Trauma Center specializing in PTSD treatment for uniformed personnel.
His educational background includes:
- BSc in Psychology from University of Groningen (2012-2015)
- MSc in Clinical Psychology from University of Groningen (2015-2016)
- Postmaster Education as Healthcare Psychologist from PPO Educational Institute (2018-2020)
De Haart's research focuses on trauma-related conditions with particular emphasis on virtual reality exposure therapies, neuropsychological aspects of PTSD, and substance use disorders in forensic settings. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research through multicenter collaborations with institutions like GGZ Drenthe.
His publications reveal a consistent trajectory in trauma research, examining avoidance learning in firefighters, neuropsychological factors in PTSD treatment, and the role of impulsivity in substance use disorders among forensic patients. His methodology often combines clinical observation with experimental approaches.
His recognition includes:
- Grant: Focus on psychotrauma: improving psychotrauma care at Espria (February 2021)
De Haart actively contributes to multiple PTSD research initiatives while maintaining clinical practice. His work demonstrates strong integration between his therapeutic experience and research objectives, particularly in developing motion-assisted virtual reality treatments. He collaborates with leading researchers including Prof. Eric Vermetten and Dr. Mirjam J.J. Lommen.
His research network centers on the Trauma Center at GGZ Drenthe and the University of Groningen's clinical psychology department, with emerging focus on 3MDR (Multi-Modal Motion-Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reprocessing) techniques combining physical movement with virtual reality exposure therapy.
