Alise Niks

Alise Niks is a professional in the field of social work, currently serving as a Therapeut at Hulphond Nederland since February 2022, specializing in animal-assisted therapy for youth with developmental disorders and psychiatric issues. Alise gained practical experience as an intern at Hulphond Nederland during the minor 'Animals in Therapy, Training, and Coaching,' focusing on the implications of animal interventions. Prior to this role, Alise worked as a Maatschappelijk werker at Training- en leerboerderij Crumelhaeve, providing ambulatory and individual support. Alise's early experience includes internships at OBS De Blokstoeke and Training- en leerboerderij Crumelhaeve during the studies in Social Work, motivated by a strong interest in working with children. Alise holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and an educational assistant qualification from ROC van Twente.