Therapy
The shoreline that holds: October 7 post-trauma therapists embark on a healing retreat
For years, many of these therapists have sat with survivors, bereaved parents, evacuated families, children who lost their sense of safety, and communities trying to return to life.
One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction
For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth
Silence before speaking: Logotherapy helps process trauma, evil after October 7
Itamar's Home: A center for animal-assisted therapy for children in Sderot
The shipping company ZIM will expand the trauma treatment center in Sderot, which will be named after Staff Sergeant Itamar Ben Yehuda, a Golani fighter who fell on October 7, 2023.
Ilai Baram: An enduring legacy
Ilai Baram’s dream of making ice baths and breathing therapy accessible to all lives on through *Ilai’s Colors*, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable populations heal and thrive.
Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Bridging borders: Ono Academic College launches international occupational therapy program for olim
For the first time, students in Israel will be able to study OT in a program tailored for new olim.
Female doctors to lead medical care for released Gaza hostages
Male doctors will only be involved in essential cases and will always be accompanied by a nurse.
Israel to treat hostages using lessons from Holocaust survivors
Israel eagerly awaits the return of hostages held in Hamas captivity while preparations are already underway for the extensive psychological care they will require.
Healing through graffiti: Daniel Shveka’s journey from IDF soldier to artist
After art helped him get through the IDF and reservist duty, Daniel Shveka uses graffiti murals to beautify Jerusalem and honor those lost in the war with Hamas.
Ocean of hope: Asking for help is never a sign of weakness - opinion
Asking for help is among the bravest and most empowering choices we can make.
Developer of “Hibuki” therapy doll for treatment of emotional distress seeks to expand availability
Since October 7, the Hibuki doll has helped countless children across Israel: “they feel that they are not alone.”
Using AI to better support adults with autism, other disabilities
On Monday, an Israel conference focused on autism and how artificial intelligence could help millions of people integrate into civil society, cultural events, and the job market.
