Therapy

Tel Aviv psychologist charged over 131 unauthorized assessments, 72 alleged forgeries

Under the rules described in the indictment, the psychological assessments at issue could be conducted only by a certified specialist or by a psychologist completing a supervized specialization.

A THERAPIST speaks with a patient.
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.

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


After October 7, Israeli children need help

For four decades, ELI, the Israel Association for Child Protection, has been at the forefront of battling child abuse and providing support for victims. After October 7, its role is even more crucial

 Girl sitting on grass holding Boston Terrier puppy (illustrative)

'Learn to be grateful': 22 ways bad therapists defend abusers to victims

Therapists often encourage victims to pamper, protect, pity, and even praise abusers! Their goal is: “Maintain relationships at all costs.”

 Abuse (illustrative)

New English Israeli film explores conflict and repair in relationships

New documentary explores intimate struggles of four couples, offering raw look at how even relationship experts navigate their own romantic challenges

 Four couples discuss the challenges of their relationships in Freedom through Commitment.

Space for life: The Jerusalem Hills Therapeutic Centers for at-risk youth

Eighty years ago, 1,000 Holocaust survivors, known as "Teheran Children," arrived in British Mandate Palestine after a harrowing journey.

 The Abu Ghosh campus provides at-risk youngsters with a safe, supportive environment.

Transforming boarding school counseling for Israel’s at-risk children - opinion

Israel's boarding schools play a crucial role in rehabilitating 6,500 at-risk children, yet the vital role of counselors remains undervalued and underpaid. Recognizing these counselors is crucial.

 COUNSELORS POSE at Kfar Nardim, a therapeutic village that serves as a warm home for children and youth-at-risk, aged six-18.

The key to successful therapy

Before you consult anyone, jot down what you think is causing your distress.

THERAPISTS base their methods on what they believe is most effective.

What is the role of therapy in Israel’s path to healing after October 7?

Watch the new episode of Conversation Corner by Ono Academic College and The Jerusalem Post.

 Dr. Ronen Berger, a senior lecturer at Ono Academic College, and Tamar Lavi, an educational psychologist and the head of Knowledge Development at NATAL, the Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center speaks with JPost Deputy Editor-in-Chief Tamar Uriel-Be’eri.

New phage therapy treatment can treat antibiotic-resistant infections in all animals

Squeaks, an Israeli Persian cat, fully recovered from an infection resistant to antibiotics by veterinarians who used personalized phage therapy.

 Squeaks.

Therapy animals have strong feelings on the gender of their patients - study

The scientists examined the behavioral and cognitive traits of cattle that work as therapy animals.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

It's time to focus on rehabilitating those wounded in Israel-Hamas war - opinion

The future rehabilitation campus, which will be the largest in Israel, will respond to the country’s growing rehabilitation needs, especially in light of the war and the thousands of victims.

 AN ARTIST’S rendering of the Reuth Tel Aviv Rehabilitation Hospital at the new campus in Sde Dov: The future campus, which will be the largest in Israel, will respond to the country’s growing rehabilitation needs, especially in light of the war, says the writer.