Professor Dr. Paul Van Der Heijden

Biography

Paul van der Heijden is a Professor at Radboud University, specializing in the Behavioral Science Institute and Orthopedagogics: Family Behavior. He holds an endowed chair and serves as the vice program director at the Radboud Centre for Social Sciences. His research interests include multidimensional psychodiagnostics across the lifespan, focusing on how behavioral science can be applied to improve family dynamics and individual psychological health. In addition to his academic roles, he is a clinical psychologist and has been actively involved in various organizations including Stichting Reinier van Arkel, where he also serves as a director for post-master education for psychologists. Prof. van der Heijden has contributed greatly to clinical psychology, with experience in adolescent psychiatry, and has been involved in the committee for mental health research programs. He maintains a regular schedule of consulting and training within the context of psychological assessment and education.

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