Background
Bergsma, Jurrit was born on September 3, 1934 in Oldeberkoop, The Netherlands. Son of Meindert Jelles Bergsma and Jeke Schaap.
Bergsma, Jurrit was born on September 3, 1934 in Oldeberkoop, The Netherlands. Son of Meindert Jelles Bergsma and Jeke Schaap.
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, State University Groningen, The Netherlands, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, State University Leiden, 1965.
Private practice, 1960—1998. Clinical psychologist Psychiatric Hospital, Zeist, 1961—1966. Lecturer in psychology De Horst Academy, Driebergen, 1966—1970.
Medical psychologist General Hospital, Alkmaar, 1969—1974. Lecturer in health psychology Tilburg University, 1973—1980. Professor chairman medical psychology State University, Utrecht, 1980—1989.
Professor Loyola University Chicago. Guest visiting professor medical psychology Medical School, Loyola University, Chicago, 1990—1998. Chairman hospital board Utrecht Hospital, 1988—1996.
Captain Dutch Army, 1959-1962.
Member of Dutch Psychother. Association (board directors).
Married Gea Harmina Sypkes, January 16, 1960. Children: Meindert G., Maricke E.S.