Nicole Geschwind Author

Fredrike Bannink, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, child psychologist, and lawyer. She is a trainer and supervisor of the Dutch Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (VGCT) and cofounder and chair of the Positive CBT section. She is also founder and chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) Positive CBT of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Her interests lie in the fields of positive psychology and solution-focused interviewing. She is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and author of about 50 books (https://www.fredrikebannink.com). Nicole Geschwind is an assistant professor at the Department of Clinical Psychological Science at Maastricht University. Her research interests are in the field of resilience to depression, in particular the value of positive emotions. By systematically examining the role of positive emotions in facilitating change, and by testing the benefits of a stronger focus on positive emotions in clinical settings, she hopes to contribute to improving psychotherapy.