Mental Health Affinity Group

NATAL is inviting mental health professionals to join a peer sharing and active learning group. With more than 25 years of expertise, NATAL is Israel's leading organization in trauma related to war and terror and building resilience.

Program Overview:

10 Sessions

Held on the second Monday of each month 10:00AM-11:30AM EST

• February 10, 2025
• March 10, 2025
• April 7, 2025 (adjusted for Passover)
• May 12, 2025
• June 9, 2025
• July 14, 2025
• August 11, 2025
• September 8, 2025
• October 13, 2025 (adjusted for Sukkot)
• November 10, 2025
• December 8, 2025

Each session includes: Short Lecture (20-30 min), Breakout Discussions (30 min), Group Discussion & Closing (30 min)

What You'll Learn:

1. The impact of timelines on stress and trauma (2 sessions)

• Understanding stress, trauma, and timelines
• Psychological first aid, BATHE model, and group work

2. Implementing Self-Care Practices - Techniques for realistic and sustainable self-care

3. Structured Group Trauma Interventions - CT - Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with trauma survivors

4. Addressing Trauma in Teens and Young Adults

• Exploring the challenges of working with young
• people on campuses

5. Loss and Grief (2 sessions) - Supporting adults and children through traumatic grief

6. Dealing with Antisemitism in Therapy

• Intergenerational and collective trauma
• Case studies and group discussion on building dialogue

7. Shared Traumatic Reality & Post-Traumatic Growth

• Managing countertransference
• Supporting therapist wellbeing and post-traumatic growth

Group facilitator: Ms. Vivian Reutlinger, MSW

Vivian is a highly experienced social worker and psychotherapist with extensive expertise in trauma, bereavement, and couples therapy. With advanced education in psychology and social work, as well as specialized training in cognitive-behavioral and emotional therapies, she has worked in diverse settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals, and regional councils. Her experience spans working with trauma victims, including soldiers, families, and communities affected by conflict and emergencies. Additionally, she has facilitated group therapies, supervised social workers, and contributed to international relief efforts. Her work emphasizes resilience, emotional healing, and holistic therapeutic approaches.

Suggested membership donation: $180

*Flexible donation options and monthly giving plans are available. Please contactmaayan@afnatal.org for more information.