Suzanne Haeyen

Dr. Suzanne Haeyen is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at HAN University of Applied Sciences, holding a special professorship in Occupational Therapy for Personality Disorders. She combines academic roles with clinical work as an art therapist at Scelta/GGNet and serves on multiple professional boards, including the CCC Foundation and GGNet staff. Her research focuses on enhancing occupational therapy interventions for mental health disorders, particularly personality disorders, emphasizing patient perspectives and evidence-based practices.

Her expertise spans art, music, dance, drama, and psychomotor therapies. Key collaborations include partnerships with GGNet/Scelta and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences through the KenVaK research group. She leads projects on therapeutic efficacy, schema-focused interventions, and digital therapy innovation. Notable outputs include her 2020 inaugural lecture on emotion regulation and a 2022 book presenting 158 therapeutic interventions targeting adaptive behavior modes.

Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, aiming to improve patient care and therapist training. Recent initiatives include exhibitions like *Binnenbeelden*, showcasing art from patients with personality disorders, and symposia on advancing therapeutic practices.