Be mindful as you get on with your day
TECHNIQUES TO INTERRUPT WORRY, IMPROVE SLEEP, RELAX Most of us worry a great deal about the challenges we face: injury, illness, work, money, our families’ welfare. There ARE ways to cope with these normal concerns without it taking an even greater toll on us. Below is an explanation of why we struggle unnecessarily, and techniques […]
A Powerful Moment with King Felipe VI of Spain
At the United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terror, a particularly significant moment took place when King Felipe VI of Spain delivered a heartfelt speech addressing the global fight against terrorism. His words carried immense weight, and when he spoke about the tragic events of October 7 in Israel, he acknowledged the deep pain […]
Ynet news : Interview with Ilana O’malley and Bat Chen
Ynet News Interview with Sharon Kidon Ilana O’Malley, the Co-founder of Planetherapy, joined a live broadcast from the beach in Spain, alongside Bat-Hen Shahar, a psychologist who has been volunteering with Planetherapy for over a year, who joined from London. It was an honor for them to share the mission of Planetherapy—providing free emotional support […]
Bridging Old Traditions with Modern Techniques: The Future of Trauma Healing
International trauma treatment techniques are now at the cutting edge. Today’s renowned practitioners have spent the last decades studying in detail the traditions of the past and the possibilities offered by modern technologies. There is a wealth of authentic and less authentic information on the Internet on these subjects. There is much […]
Processing Loss: How Do We Choose to Grieve?
We grieve for the land we left, for a loved one we no longer have, for marriages that have failed, for abilities we lost, or for dreams that shattered. How can we cope better with loss and grief? The past few months have brought difficulties into our lives that we never imagined, seeping into various […]
Online Emotional Support: A Unique and Supportive Opportunity Through the Planetherapy Platform
The modern world presents us with numerous challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. Emotional support, which until recently relied entirely on in-person sessions, has undergone a significant transformation since the pandemic. Planetherapy, born from a major crisis, quickly became a source of hope for many, demonstrating how online emotional support can be not […]
Special Event: 9/11 vs. 10/7 Mental Health Response with Craig L.
An invition for a special Event: 9/11 vs. 10/7 Mental Health Response A recorded of the profound discussion on the acute and long-term mental health impact of major tragedies, focusing on the responses to 9/11 in New York City and 10/7 Presentation by: Craig L. Katz, M.D. Founding Director of the World Trade Center Mental […]
NATAL Workshop for Planetherapy Volunteers
As part of the support provided to volunteer therapists at planetherapy, we offer professional training programs. By November 2024, we have successfully delivered training sessions on various topics relevant to our audience, reaching therapists from 35 countries worldwide. One significant training session in 2024 was conducted in collaboration with NATAL, an organization offering mental health […]
FOCUS Family Resilience Program: Trauma Recovery Through Healing and Connection By Mordechai Polityko, MA, LMFT
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how trauma and loss deeply impact families, leaving each member with unique experiences and unspoken pain. These challenges often strain communication, create misunderstandings, and disrupt the bonds that hold families together. The FOCUS Family Resilience Program offers a clear pathway to healing and reconnection. Developed by […]
Helping Children Find Calm: A Special Meditation Inspired by Mistake and Friends
Helping Children Find Calm: A Special Meditation Inspired by Mistake and Friends We’re thrilled to share a special calming meditation for children, created by the Mistake and Friends team. This gentle meditation, featuring our beloved characters, was inspired by a young girl we met during a volunteer session Through Planetherapy who expressed a desire for […]