“Tens of thousands of northern residents who were evacuated from one of their homes experienced trauma that touches on the sensitive areas of existential security and the experience of refugees.”
For residents of northern Israel, returning to their abandoned homes on March 1 after more than a year of war is not just a logistical issue but an emotional and psychological transition, which is what prompted the government to develop a document to guide therapists and social workers.
“Since the beginning of the war, the Ministry of Social Affairs has worked to create an emotional response tailored to diverse population groups who have experienced various types of trauma,” said Etti Kissos, Deputy Director of Social Services at the Ministry of Social Affairs.
“Tens of thousands of northern residents who were evacuated from one of their homes experienced trauma that touches on the sensitive areas of existential security and the experience of refugees. The Trauma Coalition has been a key partner of the Ministry in treating the population since the beginning of the war, and they accompany the social workers who also need emotional processing and strengthening of skills in dealing with mass trauma events.” The Israel Trauma Coalition supports Israelis affected by terrorism, offering counseling and resilience programs.