My focus of research is narrative psychology and technology. I study how personal stories contribute to the lifespan development of identity, mental health and well-being over time. Theories from positive psychology and gerontology contribute to a better understanding of the role of personal stories. Technology supports people in constructing and sharing stories about their lives, for example in digital life story books or online therapy. Technology supports researchers in analyzing how stories are expressed in everyday life, for example in the expression of emotions or in conversations between counselors and clients.
Functions
- Past President Advisory Board International Center for Life Story Innovations and Practice, formerly known asĀ International Institute of Reminiscence and Life Review
- Past presidentĀ Dutch Society for Gerontology
- Editorial boardĀ Narrative Works
Expertise
Psychology
- Mental Health
- Wellbeing
- Depression
- Groups
- Life Stories
- Research
- Evaluation
- Treatment
Organisations
Publications
2024
Promoting psychological adaptability and well-being of patients with personality disorders with creative arts and psychomotor therapies: protocol of an intervention mapping study (2024)BMJ open, 14(12). Article e090275. Wiersma, I. C. M., Wouters, H., Timmerman, K., Heijman, J., Westerhof, G. J., Radstaak, M. & Haeyen, S.https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-090275Inpatient psychotherapy for complex personality pathology: The long-term development of symptoms, well-being and schema modes (2024)Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 24(4), 1588-1599. Pietersen, R. M., Timmerman, K. & Westerhof, G. J.https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12806Moving Forward: A new internet-delivered program integrating life review therapy and self-compassion may lessen depression and anxiety in people facing life transitions (2024)Procedia computer science, 248, 8-13. Talbot, F., Talbot, T., Fournier, V., Westerhof, G. J. & Bohlmeijer, E. T.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.10.357Development of the Compassionate Technology Scale for Professionals (CTS-P): value driven evaluation of digital mental health interventions (2024)BMC digital health, 2. Article 77. van Lotringen, C. M., Klooster, P. M. t., Austin, J., Westerhof, G. J., Kelders, S. M. & Noordzij, M. L.https://doi.org/10.1186/s44247-024-00132-6The allocation of patients with personality disorders to a suitable treatment approach: The development of a checklist based on patientsā life stories (2024)Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 88(3), 239-269. Pol, S. M., Zuidhof, N., Sennef, D., Sools, A. M. & Westerhof, G. J.https://doi.org/10.1521/bumc.2024.88.3.239Exploring mental health dynamics during eating disorder treatment: A psychometric network study with panel data (2024)Psychotherapy Research, 34(6), 790-803. de Vos, J. A., Radstaak, M., ten Klooster, P. M., Bohlmeijer, E. T. & Westerhof, G. J.https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2023.2254918Integration of Sensor-Based Technology in Mental Healthcare: A Systematic Scoping Review (2024)Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science (E-pub ahead of print/First online). Bosch, R., Noordzij, M. L., Westerhof, G. J. & Bohlmeijer, E. T.https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-024-00427-5What Brings You Here?āA Qualitative Study on Why Therapists Become and Remain Therapists (2024)Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 55(4), 313-323. van Oosterzee, F., Meulenbeek, P. A. M. & Westerhof, G. J.https://doi.org/10.1037/pro0000576How Stories Can Contribute Toward Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care (2024)Gerontologist, 64(4). Article gnad084. Sion, K. Y. J., Heerings, M., Blok, M., Scheffelaar, A., Huijg, J. M., Westerhof, G., Pot, A. M., Luijkx, K. & Hamers, J. P. H.https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad084Exploring small stories of older adults elicited by virtual nature videos with a randomized online survey (2024)Digital Health, 10. Otten, K., van Rompay, T. J., Klooster, J.-W. J. v. ‘., Gerritsen, D. L. & Westerhof, G. J.https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241261886
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Courses academic year 2024/2025
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