Therapy

Healing across borders: The story of the Planetherapy NGO

What began as a response to Oct. 7 trauma has grown into a global platform offering thousands of free emotional support sessions.

TAL NIR (L) and Ilana O’Malley.
Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks

New Shlomi initiative uses sensory cues and soft architecture to support recovery from trauma.

Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children

The writer with Roberto Casarotto during the interview.

Dancing for health in museums with dance activist Roberto Casarotto - interview


Israeli victims of Hamas terror have trauma that may never heal

HEALTH AFFAIRS: The psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other clinicians can suggest and try out a patchwork of therapies. Some victims may never be healed.

 SHARON ALONI-CUNIO, 34, holds her twins Yuli Cunio, 3, and Emma Cunio, 3, at Schneider Children’s Medical Center after their release by Hamas.

Nitzanim launching emergency initiatives to support Israel amid war with Hamas

The organization is assisting Israeli nonprofits that are providing support to displaced communities.

 Displaced children taking part in KKL-JNF activities.

Dogs of Love: The cutest and most exciting project of the war in Gaza

Reserve Dogs: Meet the adorable dog patrol providing smiles and support amidst the challenging times of the war in Gaza.

The dog Ranger and one of the patients

Why we are building a virtual therapy portal - opinion

This conflict gives rise to a new kind of trauma – the struggle of needing support while not feeling ready to seek it.

 Illustrative image of woman crying

IDF denies therapy to Bedouin soldier traumatized on Oct. 7 - report

A Bedouin soldier was traumatized after fighting Hamas terrorists on October 7 at Nahal Oz. However, after he was thrown in jail for cannabis possession, the IDF denied him regular therapy.

A depressed IDF soldier; illustrative.

Dogs provide comfort for high-risk pregnancy patients at Haifa's Rambam hospital

At Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, four-legged visitors immediately calm women with high-risk pregnancies and wounded from the north and south

 Four-legged friends provide support at Rambam Health Care Campus

15 victims of October 7 massacre forcibly hospitalized

Israel's Finance Ministry guarantees priority for mental health.


Israel at war: Tips for managing and coping with stress, anxiety, trauma

Now, while we are still in it, our best coping strategy is to be in the moment. 

 SO MANY losses right now: At the Oct. 16 funeral in Safed of Gabriel Barel, murdered at the Supernova festival.

As Israel fights Hamas, how is Jerusalem helping out?

From free parking to municipal shelters to business license fees being waved and volunteer efforts, here is how Israel's capital is contributing to the fight against Hamas.

Post-election, who’s who at Safra Square?

26-year-old organizes 500 trauma therapists to aid victims of Hamas

Tmicha B’cha is a volunteer trauma therapy program offering immediate and prolonged assistance to hundreds of individuals affected by October 7’s devastating pogrom.

 Sharon Assa, 26, is a senior producer at Mavens, the curator of the Global Shapers' Tel Aviv Hub, and a frequent volunteer in community aid efforts.