Therapy

In Ein Kerem, Israel’s most unlikely wellness retreat becomes a source of healing

Ein Kerem's deepest wellness experience lies in its people, from chefs and scribes to musicians and rabbis, whose food, art, faith and hospitality create an uncommon sense of belonging.

The Khan Ein Karem Boutique Hotel’s renovation folds modern boutique comfort into the ancient stone terraces it’s built into, so the architecture itself feels like part of the valley’s healing.
Forest therapy

New study: This simple thing may reduce stress, anxiety and depression

The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds

"Incorporate the power of the sea for people living with trauma." Dr. Ariel Ezra during HaGal Sheli activity.

New bachelor's degree to train students in trauma treatment through surf therapy


Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative

"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.

 More than 600 counselors from Haredi elementary and high schools across Israel have completed specialized training with the Bat Melech organization to identify domestic abuse.

Could BetterHelp expand insurance access? Teladoc’s uplift acquisition sparks speculation

BetterHelp’s parent company, Teladoc, acquires Uplift—potentially paving the way for future insurance-linked online mental health care.


Are you being gaslighted by your rabbi or therapist? Here's how to tell - explainer

Morning prayer: “Keep us far from an evil person and an evil companion.”

 Gaslighting is the deliberate attempt to gain control over others by making them doubt their very identity, feelings, and perceptions (illustrative)

The body remembers: On documenting trauma with care - opinion

Sharing testimonies is a form of storytelling that can help survivors make sense of their trauma.

 Irit Gazit (L) and Sharon Rapaport hear a testimony.

Jerusalem's Feuerstein Institute spreads its techniques for helping kids with trauma, disabilities

Feuerstein Institute spreads its techniques for helping children with disabilities and traumatized youngsters and adults.

 Dr. Rabbi Refael Feuerstein in the office of his late father, Prof. Reuven Feuerstein.

Logotherapy in action: Adapting Victor Frankl's teachings to unprecedented circumstances - opinion

As much as we strive to be individuals, unique with our fingerprints, we are social beings and depend on others and a community. I choose to stay connected.

 Anxiety (Illustrative)

ESRA: A lifeline for English speakers facing emotional struggles in Israel - opinion

In 2007, ESRA founded its counseling service, offering affordable emotional support specifically for English speakers.

 An illustrative image of two people talking at an Aroma cafe.

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.

 ZIM Shipping Center in Sderot

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.

 Ilai Baram

Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Hostage posters at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv