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Research
As a researcher in the field of Clinical Child and Family studies I study family centeredness in health care, youth care and education, especially in vulnerable groups (e.g., children with psychological problems, chronic illness, disability).
With my research and education, I try to improve the support for and collaboration with families, including children, siblings and parents. Supporive collaboration with families includes equal communication, respect for autonomy, and sensitivitity for diversity.
The projects I am involved in are strongly embedded in clinical practice, and based on enduring collaborations with relevant stakeholders in schools, parent organizations, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
My research is embedded in APH research institute and LEARN!
Teaching
I am Director of the Master in Education. I am ambassador of a positive learning culture for students and teachers.
As a university teacher I coordinate various courses in the Bachelor and Master. My mission in teaching is to promote self-regulated learning and to stimulate students to reflect on their own learning and development. Implementing online education was one of the main goals of recent educational developments I coordinated, including collaborating with caregivers in education.
Prizes and Awards
KnowVU Stimuleringsprijs 2016 - Award for most innovative idea in education - Collaborative Learning
Willemen, A.M. (2009). ISED-article prize. €200. For the article:
Willemen, A. M., Schuengel, C., & Koot, H. M. (2009). Physiological regulation of stress in referred adolescents: The role of the parent–adolescent relationship. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 50, 482-490.
Grants
Pels, T. & Willemen, A.M. (2014). Thuis in School: Samen Leren begint bij communiceren. NRO 405-14-572. €315k
Last, B.F., Willemen, A.M., Grootenhuis, M.A., Schuengel, C., Stam-Maurice, H. & Heijmans, H.S.A. (2008). Effectiveness of a cognitive‐behavioral based group intervention for children with chronic disease: A randomized controlled trial. ZonMW, programma Zorg voor Jeugd. €449k
Academic qualification
Educational Leadership, Positive Learning Culture, Learn Academy
Award Date: 7 Feb 2019
Senior Qualification Education, Formative Feedback, Learn Academy
Award Date: 12 May 2017
University Teaching Education, Learn Academy
Award Date: 13 Oct 2011
Clinical Child and Family Studies, PhD, Stress, parent-child interactions and the course of psychopathology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Award Date: 11 Dec 2008
Keywords
- RJ Pediatrics
- parental self-determination
- motivation
- autonomy
- scaffolding
- chronic illness
- attachment
- L Education (General)
- autonomy
- motivation
- parental involvement
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An observation instrument to assess teacher-child interaction in early elementary education: Development and psychometric properties of the CCIS-E
Starreveld, K. M., Overbeek, M. M., Willemen, A. M. & Bakermans-Kranenburg, M. J., Feb 2026, In: Acta Psychologica. 262, p. 1-8 8 p., 106157.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Support Needs and Available Resources for School‐Aged Siblings of Children With Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Study
Veerman, L. K. M., Willemen, A. M., Derks, S. D. M., Brouwer-van Dijken, A. & Sterkenburg, P. S., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 39, 1, e70190.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Exploring participation of parents of children with complex care needs in higher education
Willemen, A., Ertmer, F., Verdam, M. & de la Croix, A., Dec 2025, In: Discover Education. 4, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 147.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Mother-infant interactions in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy compared to a low-risk group: A longitudinal study of the first 15 months
Hansen, J. E., Schuengel, C., Willemen, A., Stuart, A., Væver, M. S. & Røhder, K., Nov 2025, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 166, p. 1-11 11 p., 105131.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Joining forces across Europe in the ‘Children, Adolescents and Families’ Special Interest Group (CAF-SIG)
Sterkenburg, P. S., Bonroy, B., Daems, J., Elias, N., Hastings, R., Liew, A., Scripps, E., Taylor, E., Totsika, V., Veerman, L. K. M. & Willemen, A., 31 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 69, 10, p. 960Research output: Contribution to Journal › Meeting Abstract › Academic
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Courses
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Pilot Interprofessioneel leren in de zorg voor mensen met een beperking
Willemen, A. (Principal Investigator), Wouda, M. (Project Researcher), Sterkenburg, P. (Project Researcher), Ben Salah, R. (Project Researcher) & van der Weck, S. (Project Researcher)
1/04/24 → 1/04/26
Project: Research
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Samen zorgen, samen leren
de la Croix, A. (Project Researcher) & Willemen, A. (Project Researcher)
1/04/22 → …
Project: Research
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Kleine Broedels, grote impact
Willemen, A. (Principal Investigator), Veerman, L. (Project Researcher), Sterkenburg, P. (Project Researcher) & Brouwer-van Dijken, A. (Project Researcher)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Burnout of parents of children with complex care needs
Patty, N. (PhD candidate), Schuengel, C. (Principal Investigator), Willemen, A. (Project Researcher), van Meeteren, K. (Project Researcher) & Ketelaar, M. (Project Researcher)
1/08/21 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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VIPP-School project: Versterken van de leerkracht-leerlingrelatie als fundament voor een betere gedragsregulatie van jonge schoolkinderen
Overbeek, M. (Principal Investigator), Willemen, A. (Project Researcher) & Bakermans, M. (Project Researcher)
1/05/20 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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Gezinsgericht werken: Over het laagdrempelig ondersteunen van broers en zussen van kinderen met een zorgvraag
Veerman, L. (Organiser), Willemen, A. (Organiser), Brouwer-van Dijken, A. (Organiser) & Sterkenburg, P. (Organiser)
23 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Seminar › Societal
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Burn-out: Doorgaan als de kinderen voorgaan
Willemen, A. (Speaker) & van Meeteren, K. (Speaker)
20 Mar 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Burn-out bij ouders van kinderen met extra zorg - Doorgaan als de kinderen voorgaan
Willemen, A. (Speaker) & Patty, N. (Speaker)
Sept 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Kennislunch
Willemen, A. (Speaker), Swennen, M. (Speaker) & van der Weck, S. (Speaker)
3 Apr 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Professional
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Siblings of children with disabilities
Veerman, L. (Invited speaker) & Willemen, A. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
Prizes / Grants
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Bridging the Gap: Interprofessioneel werken voor pedagogen
Willemen, A. (Recipient), 1 Jan 2025
Prize / Grant: Grant › Academic
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Physiological regulation of stress in referred adolescents: The role of the parent-adolescent relationship
Willemen, A. M. (Recipient), 2009
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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Samen op Koers
Willemen, A. (Recipient) & Last, B. F. (Recipient), 2008
Prize / Grant: Grant › Academic
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The power of partnerschip: Validation of the self-management scan in child healthcare
Willemen, A. (Recipient), 2018
Prize / Grant: Grant › Academic
Press/Media
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Ouderbetrokkenheid
Willemen, A. & Iliás, M.
3/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Steun van ouders is cruciaal
Scholten, L. & Willemen, A. M.
1/01/13
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Ook voor adolescenten blijven ouders een belangrijke bron van steun
11/12/08
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other