F E A T U R I N G

PROF. YAEL LAHAV

Clinical Psychologist, Lecturer and Researcher at the
Department of Occupational Therapy, Tel Aviv University
Head of the Psychological Trauma Research Lab.

Prof. Lahav’s Research Lab focuses on the multifaceted aspects of psychological trauma. As a clinical psychologist, her research goal is to promote treatment for trauma survivors, with emphasis on practices that integrate psychological and somatic aspects. During an in-depth conversation she will explore captivity trauma from various stressors such as torture, sexual abuse, deprivation and isolation.

Dr. Lahav will address the challenges for ex-hostages returning to normal life amidst destruction and loss, long-term impacts of trauma and combat stress, as well as the impact of secondary traumatisation on the family, leading to PTSD symptoms. She will also comment on the necessity for comprehensive mental health support to facilitate the reintegration of combat soldiers back to university student life.

For more information or to submit a question in advance, contact [email protected]

F E A T U R I N G

PROFESSOR YAIR BAR HAIM

Board Certified Clinical Psychologist & Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience. Acting Director, National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience. Tel Aviv University.

Prof. Bar Haim has developed unique and effective strategies for improving posttraumatic psychopathology treatment.
He will discuss the current situation in Israel and the role being played by the faculty of TAU’s School of Psychological Sciences, the National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience and TAU’s Student Psychological Services. Specifically, what is happening on the ground while we are at war with Hamas.

He will also provide guidance for those in the diaspora about dealing with the associated trauma of what is occurring in Israel.

For more information or to submit a question in advance, contact [email protected]