Global trauma relief project

A Healing Impulse for our World

The psychological and emotional well-being of individuals and communities is profoundly affected during times of crisis. Traumatic experiences can disrupt lives, lead to long-term mental health issues, and erode the social fabric. The Trauma Relief Project is dedicated to addressing these urgent needs by providing psychosocial support and strengthening self-regulation competencies for participants affected by crises.
Our mission is to foster resilience and promote healing in areas affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies. We recognize that trauma not only impacts individuals but also the broader community, hindering recovery and development. Through our comprehensive approach, we aim to restore hope and empower communities to rebuild their lives.

Core Components of the Project

Psychosocial
Support

Counseling and Support: Providing accessible mental health services, including individual and group therapy, to help people process their trauma and develop coping mechanisms.

Community Support Groups
Facilitating support groups that create safe spaces for sharing experiences and mutual support, fostering a sense of community and collective healing.

Self-Regulation
Competencies

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Teaching techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises to help individuals manage stress and anxiety.
Emotional Resilience Training:
Equipping individuals with tools to understand and regulate their emotions, enhancing their ability to handle future stressors

Co-Regulation
Competencies

Family and Relationship Support: Offering guidance on maintaining healthy relationships and effective communication within families and communities to empower collective resilience.
Peer Support Training:
Training community members to provide peer support, ensuring sustainable and locally rooted support systems.

Capacity
Building

Training for Local Professionals: Educating local healthcare providers, teachers, and community leaders on trauma-informed care, enabling them to offer support to their communities.
Resource Development:
Creating and distributing materials and resources tailored to the specific needs of the affected areas, ensuring culturally sensitive and relevant support.

overview of our projects

Ukraine Trauma Relief Project

More than 90% of Ukrainians now have at least one of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder, and 57% are at risk of developing mental disorders. Find out how we can help.

Palestine Trauma Relief Project

The ongoing conflict and unrest in the region have left deep emotional and psychological scars on Palestinian communities in Gaza, the West Bank, and across the globe.

Jewish Trauma Relief Project

For Jewish people in Israel and worldwide, the experience of trauma is often compounded by a history of persecution, conflict, and ongoing security and safety concerns.

Core Components of the Project

Psychosocial
Support

Counselling and Support: Providing accessible mental health services, including individual and group counseling, to help people process their trauma and develop coping mechanisms.

Community Support Groups: Facilitating support groups that create safe spaces for sharing experiences and mutual support, fostering a sense of community and collective healing.

Self-Regulation
Competencies

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Teaching techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises to help individuals manage stress and anxiety.

Emotional Resilience Training: Equipping individuals with tools to understand and regulate their emotions, enhancing their ability to handle future stressors.

Co-Regulation
Competencies

Family and Relationship Support: Offering guidance on maintaining healthy relationships and effective communication within families and communities to empower collective resilience.

Peer Support Training: Training community members to provide peer support, ensuring sustainable and locally rooted support systems.

Capacity
Building

Training for Local Professionals: Educating local healthcare providers, teachers, and community leaders on trauma-informed care, enabling them to offer support to their communities.

Resource Development: Creating and distributing materials and resources tailored to the specific needs of the affected areas, ensuring culturally sensitive and relevant support.

Our Approach

The Trauma Relief Project employs a holistic and inclusive approach, recognizing the unique needs and strengths of each community. We work closely with local partners to ensure our interventions are culturally appropriate and sustainable. Our team of experienced mental health professionals, educators, and community organizers is committed to making a lasting impact.
By integrating psychosocial support with the development of self- and co-regulation skills, we aim to build resilient communities capable of facing future challenges with strength and solidarity. The Trauma Relief Project is not just about recovery; it is about empowering individuals and communities to thrive despite adversity.
Together, we can establish a mental health and well-being foundation that fosters long-term recovery and growth. You are warmly welcome to be a part of our mission to bring healing and hope to those who need it most.

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History

2020

Covid
Support
Project
In our Practice Groups, we grow through meditation, self- and co-regulation, a deeper expression of our authenticity. The basic skills for relating and transparent communication, laying the groundwork for trauma integration, but they are distinct from therapy groups.
In our International Labs, we offer online groups that go on a year-long journey together to explore and address specific thematic or geographic areas of ancestral and collective trauma. Leb by Collective Trauma Integration facilitators, we offer 30 plus Labs to choose from.

2022

Ukraine
Support
Project

2020

Covid
Support
Project
In our Practice Groups, we grow through meditation, self- and co-regulation, a deeper expression of our authenticity. The basic skills for relating and transparent communication, laying the groundwork for trauma integration, but they are distinct from therapy groups.

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