Therapy

From Nir Oz to the Waves: How Surf Therapy Helped an October 7 Survivor Reclaim Her Inner Strength

Three years after October 7, HaGal Sheli’s therapeutic surfing program is helping survivors like Dalit Ram Aharon regain a sense of control, face their fears, and rebuild their lives.

Dalit Ram Aharon (rear, C) takes part in a therapeutic surfing trip to Sri Lanka for women from Kibbutz Nir Oz. HaGal Sheli (My Wave) organized the trip as part of its therapeutic surfing programs for individuals affected by Oct. 7.
A THERAPIST speaks with a patient.

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

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


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.

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

A groundbreaking study at Rabin Medical Center suggests prostate cancer patients may need only two radiation doses, potentially revolutionizing treatment.

Radiation accelerator at Davidoff Center - Rabin Medical Center.

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

Rather than simply offering play or stimulation, the space integrates all five senses - sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste - to create an environment of safety, calm, and predictability.

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

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

In the last two decades, Casarotto has visited Israel several times, including during the war, to show support and respect for the Israeli dance community and his Israeli colleagues.

The writer with Roberto Casarotto during the interview.

New remote program helps cancer patients overcome memory, focus hurdles

The program, known as CRAFT-G (Cognitive Retraining and Functional Treatment – Group version), was developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

CENTRAL TO Israel’s push is its effort to influence the rapidly expanding ecosystem of AI-powered chatbots.

Biking for good! Ramat Beit Shemesh-based org. dispenses the curative vibe on two wheels

Geerz is a therapeutic, mountain biking program designed primarily to help youngsters faced with any of a range of challenging issues.

Getting out and about on mountain bikes is doing youngsters across the country a power of good.

For Gaza border communities to rebuild, Israel must stop eroding resilience, support - opinion

If the resilience centers falter, the region falters. And if hope weakens in the Gaza border area, it weakens across the nation.

A TRAINING workshop for active community volunteers takes place at the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Center.

Red light therapy Black Friday 2025: top picks

Red Light Treatment.

It's time for today's youth to reinvent the rehabilitation system - opinion

Young people today look for a workplace that sees them as whole human beings and not just as a resource.

 A PATIENT undergoes physiotherapy treatment combined with innovative technology.

Nova survivors using psychedelics 'on their own terms' to aid healing, study finds

The study follows 45 Nova survivors who were under the influence of a psychoactive substance during the massacre as they rebuild their lives, using festival culture to help them heal.

Psilocybin mushrooms