The Path Towards Healing
At Bshvil Hamachar, we are dedicated to supporting IDF combat reservists as they navigate the path to healing from the emotional and psychological toll of war. Our transformative multi-day programs help these brave individuals regain their strength, resilience, and confidence to reintegrate into society.
Combat Reservists Face Unique Challenges
Rejuvenate their sense of well-being
Move from dysfunction, depression, and helplessness to a self-confidence, resilience and competence
Improve their day to day operations
Overcome social paralysis and move back into employment and higher education
Reintegrate them into Social Situations
To once again be meaningful members of society and community
IDF Team Comradery
Move from a sense of loneliness to reconnecting with comrades and building a support network
Israeli Society Depends on Combat Reservists
Reserve combat soldiers not only serve in the military; they serve as leaders across Israeli society. We must invest in their mental health today, for a more resilient tomorrow.
PTSD symptoms: Intrusive thoughts, depression, aggression, dysfunction, sleep disturbances, feeling of guilt and alienation, and even suicidal thoughts
Here Is How We Help
Multi- Day Healing Retreats
310
Mental
Resilience
New Sense of Camaraderie
Safe Space for Candid, Tough, and Open Dialogue
groups to date
4000
Combat Reservists
120
Top-Notch Psychologists and Trained Facilitators
15 participants per group, 2 professional facilitators
Most of the groups include entire combat teams
Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses
New Development Since October 7th:
In response to the horrific events of October 7, and the recall of over 300,000 reserve soldiers,Bshvil Hamachar quickly mobilized and created shorter, more intense programs to address the immediate mental health crisis. These programs are 3-days in length and occur in Israel.
50
groups
Building a unified common positive narrative
Preparation for the future – functional continuity
Preparation for a call for future reserve service
>700
combatants
Most of the groups include entire combat teams
Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses
15 participants per group, 2 professional facilitators
Support sessions are also available for parents & spouses
BUT WE MUST DO MORE!
More About Bshvil Hamachar
Experience
>15 years of experience conducting multi-day healing retreats
Successfully served over 4,000 combat reservists
Professionalism
Over 120 top-notch specially trained clinical psychologists & counselors
Tried and true trauma relief healing methods
7 different techniques to deal with trauma symptoms
Ongoing evaluations, program monitoring & research, conducted by the University of Haifa
Leadership
The leading organization in Israel for treating trauma in combat reservists.
Our treatment and healing model has been adopted by the IDF and the Ministry of Defense
Chilli Trupper
Duvdevan Unit
I felt the deepest pangs of guilt for not being there enough for the friends who needed me over the years.
During the journey, I got the chance to mend what was possible, to lend a hand to those who had fallen away, to be a better friend and a better person.
Testimonies from Combat Soldiers
Multi-day Healing Retreat
This trip saved my life.
I now understand that there are others like me, that I'm not alone.
I accept that it's okay to enjoy the big and small things.
I understand that my reaction is normal, it's just the circumstances that were not normal.
Yadin Gellman
Officer, IDF Elite Unit
After years of feeling different from my team, isolating myself,
I found my spot back with the team.
The trip changed our team's life. We learned how to express our problems, how to support each other, and provide a safe environment for one another.
Gaia Harris
Combat Paramedic
The ‘Initial Response’
I feel that I am better able to share the difficult experiences I went through with the people at home.
(M. Rochev Shamayim Unit)
It helped me to be patient with people who have not experienced combat.
(Y. Zama Unit)
It helped me get back to my normal routine and helped me realize I'm not alone and feel more part of the group.
(S. Yahalom Unit)
Board of Directors
Anat Samson-Joffe
Founder
Arik Shor
Chairman
Amichai Steimberg
Head, Financial Committee
Eilon Tirosh
Head, Resource Development Committee
Shlomo Mandelovitz Ph.D.
Head, Professional Committee
Prof. Israel Bar Yosef
Board member
Nitzhan Kamchi
Board member
Itay Horstok
Board member
Udi Bernstein Ph.D
Board member
Tomer Freibach
CEO
Staff of Bshvil
Doron Marom Professional Manager
Miri Yashar
Chief Operations Officer
Maya Talmon Chvaicer Ph.D
Chief Development Officer
Michal Geffen
Lieutenant Colonel (Res.)
Training team manager
Shai Shorer, MSW & PhD
Head of Research
Donors
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CONTACT US
Phones: Office 972-58-6484030 | Resource Development 972-58-7118566
Email: office@bshvil.org
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