Therapy

“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”

Inside Israel’s surf-therapy organization

HaGal Sheli session. Waves as opportunities
The Ararat program at the National Library of Israel.

Writing to heal: How putting trauma on paper can restore clarity

A person cups their hand to their ear in an act of listening (illustrative)

'Miracle cure': 2-year-old steals show at White House announcement of hearing loss therapy approval

The latest Business and Innovation podcast episode with Dr. Dekel Taliaz and Anna Ahronheim.

This Israeli company uses AI to speed up psychiatric care post-Oct. 7


It is vital for Israel to invest in its mental health caregivers - opinion

Preserving our national resilience requires remembering that investing in mental health is not only an immediate need but also a vital preparation for whatever challenges may lie ahead. 

People crying and hugging with the Israeli flag in the background

Simchat Torah: Using joy to overcome pain

Psychological theory offers some important understanding of how we can approach this year’s Simchat Torah.

 An illustrative image of emotions.

Forest showers: The treatment of trauma that occurs in nature

At least two hours, in the forest or grove, without interruptions or telephones - therapy through nature is gaining momentum and is also reaching school desks in Israel. That's how it works.

 Strengthening the relationship between man and nature

Dead Sea: Healing Israel’s society and nature at the lowest point on Earth

With an extraordinary understanding of the Dead Sea’s natural ecosystem, the project is uniquely positioned to harness the therapeutic power of nature.

 At a mind-body retreat for Supernova survivors, Ied by the writer with yoga master Eitam Baum.

Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare

In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.

 RAIN, SUN – laughter is always great medicine.

Dealing with the Dark Triad: How to cope with people incapable of love

Members of the Dark Triad are incapable of experiencing love. Yet, they are highly adept at presenting a fake show of love to worm their way into people’s hearts or bank accounts.

 The interior of a bomb shelter at Kibbutz Mefalsim in which people were killed while they sought refuge during the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists.

Oct7KIDS: A nonprofit helping kids manage emotions amid wartime trauma - opinion

After October 7, the need for such an organization like Oct7KIDS, focusing on our younger generation’s mental health and psychological well-being was clear.

 Sixth-grade volunteers joyfully thread the cards with yellow ribbons and tie them to the bears in honor of the children of hostage families, soldiers, evacuees, and first responders who will receive them.

Do you have health anxiety? Here are some tips to manage it

With everything going on in the world around us, our anxieties may be further exacerbated through concerns about our health.

An illustrative image of health anxiety.

Family members of October 7 victims will receive subsidized counseling

Nova Festival survivors and their families will now receive subsidized professional counseling from Israel's National Insurance Institute, providing crucial support after the October 7 massacre.

People visit the site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, near the Israeli-Gaza border, December 31, 2023

Meet the Israeli horse whisperer using equine therapy to help treat trauma

Lisa Timinsky never gave up on her dream of riding horses. Today, she practices equine-assisted therapy.

 Lisa Timinsky with horse Moana.