This week an adoptive parents’ support group completed a series of sessions, co-facilitated by MSW Mali Gavra, Bayit Cham’s Lev LaMishpacha trauma specialist and social worker Yael Elbaz of Israel’s Child Services Unit. These two organizations collaborated on Lev LaMishpacha, a unique program that aims to provide psychotherapy to the adoption community in Israel: adoptive parents and their children, children and adults who were adopted, the biological family or any other significant relative.
The Iron Swords war created new traumas and triggered previous ones among many people, and also affected the adoption community. Bayit Cham’s program directors, in partnership with the Child Services Unit, established online parent groups to help them cope during this stressful time.
The sessions gave them the opportunity to observe and discuss specific symptoms that arise among adopted children including anxiety, concern for their biological family, insecurity (in the world), and more. They acquired tools for emotional regulation, handling various behaviors, and connecting to the strengths of the children and parents.
Another second group is about to complete their series of supportive sessions and a third group is slated to open soon. If you are part of the adoption community in Israel, you are welcome to contact us for information, to register for the group, or to receive therapy. The services are offered throughout Israel and are free of charge.
Write or call: Feigy.p@bch.org.il, 073-2800487
