Publicaties

Aesthetic Truth Work: Mixing Architecture with Journalism

Can architecture be journalism, and vice versa? This question is discussed in this article using different examples.

Journalistiek & Communicatie | 01-01-2020

Afstemmen op de patiënt

Ria den Hertog onderzocht hoe verpleegkundigen in het ziekenhuis in hun besluitvorming rekening houden met de voorkeuren van patiënten. Welke kennis zetten zij daarvoor in? En wat zegt de bestaande literatuur erover?

Verpleegkundige beroepsethiek, Reflectie op goede zorg | 01-10-2016

After all, they are still my parents. About exoneration and forgiveness.

The concept of exoneration is a crucial point of contextual therapy. To this day there is debate as to whether exoneration and forgiveness are synonymous, or whether there is a difference between the two concepts. In his presentation Dr. Jaap van der Meiden will discuss findings from recent collaborative international research on forgiveness of parents exploring similarities and differences between exoneration and forgiveness. This analysis will help clinicians guide those who are stuck in broken relationships along the path of exoneration and forgiveness into a process of recovery or even reconciliation between family members. This topic is especially timely in the era of increased family estrangement.

Duurzame zorg | 27-05-2023

AI en vorming in het onderwijs

This essay explores the implications of (generative) artificial intelligence (AI) for education, particularly in primary education. While AI can improve efficiency and support various educational processes, the rapid integration of technology in classrooms calls for a deeper consideration of which aspects of education should and should not be assigned to AI. Drawing on thinkers such as E.D. Hirsch, Thomas Pfau, and Simone Weil, I argue that the acquisition of knowledge is not merely instrumental but foundational to critical thinking, moral development, and human flourishing. Increasing reliance on AI may undermine human capacities such as memory, attention, and moral judgment, which are essential to the good life. The essay questions whether the promise of personalized learning via AI might actually contribute to cultural fragmentation, inequality, and a diminished capacity for attention. Rather than rejecting technology outright, I advocate for a more deliberate approach that prioritizes human formation and flourishing. Ultimately, the essay calls for educators and policymakers to rethink the role of AI in education, not only in terms of how we use it but also in terms of whether its integration aligns with the deeper purposes of education in a democratic and humane society.

Samen Divers | 01-06-2025

Ambt en gezag in een belevingscultuur

Deze bijdrage zet in bij het toegenomen crisisbesef rond het ambt in de kerk. Vervolgens komt de vraag aan de orde in hoeverre het eigenlijk erg is dat er stevige vraagtekens worden gezet achter ambtelijke pretenties. Kan een relativerende en postmoderne benadering op dit terrein wellicht een catharsis teweegbrengen? Wat is gelet op bijbelse grondlijnen en inzichten uit de gereformeerde traditie het essentiële van ambtelijk gezag dat bewaard moet blijven en opnieuw geactualiseerd dient te worden? En hoe krijgt dat handen en voeten in de praktijk?

09-11-2009

Applying the Paradigm of Relational Ethics into Contextual Therapy. Analyzing the practice of Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy.

Ivan Boszormenyi Nagy introduced with his contextual therapy a challenging theory into the world of family therapy. It is rooted in a relational ethical perspective on human relations and shifts the focus of therapy from pathology to evoking reciprocal care and a genuine dialogue, based on the conviction that inter‐human relations are resources for individual growth and health. This article presents a research project on the practice of the founder himself, to describe how the principles of the contextual theory and therapy can be integrated into concrete therapeutic interventions. Using the Constant Comparison Method, the authors found six clusters of interventions representing methodical elements through which Ivan Boszormenyi‐Nagy applies the paradigm of his approach.

Duurzame zorg | 04-09-2017

Artistic Journalism: Confluence in Forms, Values and Practices

In the context of changing values, practices and working arrangements, the worlds of journalism and art converge. Evaluating these professions in conflux and beyond their (supposed) opposing ideologies and discourses, remains both controversial and complex. Through a critical hermeneutic analysis, this paper highlights key areas of tension regarding the confluence of journalism and arts. It is argued that journalism is and always has been inextricably interwoven with the arts, a shared existence not limited to Western democracies. The article proposes a continuum as a theoretical model for mapping and exploring the coexistence of artistic and journalistic approaches of news and news work. This “arts and journalism” continuum offers a potentially fruitful dimension of studying news work as a form of artistic practice in a variety of contexts. In conclusion, a consideration of “Artistic Journalism” is proposed as a way for the profession to articulate its creative foundation with its goal to pursue the truth, including the intrinsic and affective motivations of its practitioners.

Journalistiek & Communicatie | 25-03-2020

Assessing and displaying suitability for adoptive parenthood: a conversation analysis of relationship questions and answers

In this study we examine how suitability for adoptive parenthood is assessedand displayed in interactions between social workers and prospective adoptiveparents. In particular, we have analyzed relationship questions that areput to couples with and without an observation from the social worker. Theanswers are featured as very precise, stressing the positive aspects of therelationship but avoiding sainthood, and accompanied with examples thatillustrate the stability of the relationship. We concluded that it is not only‘‘what’’ couples answer but also ‘‘how’’ they answer that is taken intoaccount in the assessment. That is why ‘‘being able to finish o¤ eachother’s sentences when giving an answer’’ and ‘‘having the ability to reflecton the relationship’’ is considered to be a protective factor for adoptiveparenthood.

Duurzame zorg | 30-03-2010