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Dr. Saskia Wijsbroek is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University, specializing in Child and Adolescent Studies. She has been affiliated with the Adolescence Research Group since 2001 and contributes to the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research area.
- PhD in Psychology (2011), Utrecht University
- MA in Education and Behavioural Development (1990), Utrecht University
Her research focuses on generalized anxiety symptoms in adolescents and family interaction dynamics, particularly examining parental behavioral and psychological control. She has led projects like "Therapy improvement through non-specific factors" under the ZonMw program and co-developed the JIM (Youth Initiated Mentoring) methodology for youth care.
Recent publications analyze academic stress interventions, youth mentoring systems, and family therapy outcomes. She serves on the Supervisory Board of Youke (Chair since 2015) and the Scientific Advisory Committee of NVRG.
- Professional Memberships:
- Dutch Society of Educationalists (NVO)
- Dutch Society of Relationship and Family Therapists (NVRG)
- Licensure: Fully licensed psychotherapist (BIG registration)
Her work bridges clinical psychology and social work, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration, non-verbal therapy factors, and community-based youth networks.
