Overview
As we navigate the psychological aftermath and repercussions of the war, we invite you to gain deeper insights from Prof. Lahad, a renowned psychotrauma expert. Understanding the unique challenges presented by the Iron Swords war is crucial in equipping clinicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively address and treat trauma specific to this context. Prof. Lahad will delve into the challenge of measuring ongoing PTSD, introducing the Continuous Traumatic Stress Response Scale (CTS), and exploring a new paradigm for understanding the psychological experience during and after war. The session will provide insights into the challenges presented by the Iron Swords war in regard to individual versus group methods. Prof. Lahad will address multiple modalities and an integrative space for the treatment of Acute Stress Response (ASR) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and more.
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Prof. Mooli Lahad, Ph.D, Ph.D
Prof. Mooli Lahad, Ph.D., is a distinguished senior medical and education psychologist, holding the position of full professor of Psychology and Dramatherapy at Tel Hai College in Israel. With dual Ph.Ds in Psychology and Human and Life Sciences, Prof. Lahad is a psychologist, educator, author, and humanitarian. As the founder and president of the Community Stress Prevention Center (CSPC) and the pioneer of Dramatherapy in Israel, Prof. Lahad stands as one of the world's leading experts in integrating arts-based therapies with psychotrauma and disaster coping. He is renowned for his expertise in rehabilitating communities post-disaster both nationally and internationally.
Prof. Lahad has served as a consultant to esteemed organizations such as UNICEF, NATO, and various governments and ministries in Israel and globally and has authored and coauthored 35 books. He developed the Integrative Model of Coping and Resiliency known as The BASIC Ph model, widely adopted by practitioners worldwide, including NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Program. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Prof. Lahad has received numerous professional awards, including The Israeli Psychology Association - Bonner Award, The Adler Institute for the Welfare of the Child Award at Tel Aviv University, the Israeli Lottery Prize, and a lifetime membership from the Israeli Association of Arts Therapies for pioneering Dramatherapy in Israel. He has also been honored by WIZO International in conjunction with WHO for his international humanitarian work. Prof. Lahad leads various post-disaster recovery projects worldwide, solidifying his commitment to making a positive impact on a global scale.
