dr. Ivan Nyklicek

Bio

Dr. Ivan Nyklíček obtained his PhD in Psychology in 1997 at Tilburg University, and since 2009 he is Associate Professor at this university.

His research focus is on attention and emotion regulation in relation to psychological wellbeing and health, an important topic being mindfulness, the non-judgmental attention to and awareness of present moment phenomena. Effects, mechanisms and moderators of mindfulness are studied regarding psychological, cardiovascular, endocrine, and central nervous systems in various contexts (laboratory, daily life of various healthy and patient samples). His work also involves assessment of mindfulness facets.

His most recent study, for which participants are sought, is about the links between mindfulness meditation, self-view, and wellbeing. For more information and registration: click here.

Expertise

attention regulation

conceptual issues and assessment

emotion regulation

health and wellbeing

meditation

mindfulness

stress

Teaching

Emotion, emotion regulation and wellbeing

Master thesis Clinical Psychology

Courses

• Stress and Health
• Treatment and Clinical Skills
• Stress and Health
• Emotions: Scientific and Clinical Aspects
• Emotions: Scientific and Clinical Aspects
• Master's Thesis Clinical Psychology
• Psychosomatic Models of Explanation

Highlights

Testje: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfDHBLL1sCZYrR8iRIKdiAaSXFBuSsV/view?usp=sharing

Recent publications

1. Trait mindfulness scores are related to trajectories of depressive sy…

   Hulsbosch, L. P., Boekhorst, M. G. B. M., Endendijk, J., Nyklicek, I., Potharst, E. S., & Pop, V. J. M. (2022). Trait mindfulness scores are related to trajectories of depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 151, 166-172.

2. An online mindful parenting training for mothers raising toddlers - A…

   Boekhorst, M., Hulsbosch, L., Nyklicek, I., Spek, V. R. M., Kastelein, A., Bögels, S., Pop, V., & Potharst, E. (2021). An online mindful parenting training for mothers raising toddlers: Assessment of acceptability, effectiveness, and personal goals. Mindfulness, 12(2), 519-531.

3. Breastfeeding intention and trait mindfulness during pregnancy

   Hulsbosch, L. P., Potharst, E. S., Boekhorst, M. G. B. M., Nyklicek, I., & Pop, V. J. M. (2021). Breastfeeding intention and trait mindfulness during pregnancy. Midwifery, 101, [103064].

4. Development of the COVID-19 Perinatal Perception Questionnaire (COVID…

   Hulsbosch, L. P., Boekhorst, M. G. B. M., Muskens, L., Potharst, E. S., Nyklicek, I., & Pop, V. J. M. (2021). Development of the COVID-19 Perinatal Perception Questionnaire (COVID19-PPQ). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 43(4), 735-744.

5. Trait mindfulness during pregnancy and perception of childbirth

   Hulsbosch, L. P., Boekhorst, M. G. B. M., Potharst, E. S., Pop, V. J. M., & Nyklicek, I. (2021). Trait mindfulness during pregnancy and perception of childbirth. Archives of Womens Mental Health, 24(2), 281-292.