COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL CONJOINT THERAPY CLINIC
Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CBCT for PTSD) is a time-limited, evidence-based intervention consisting of 15 treatment sessions, lasting 75 minutes each. This manualized therapy is problem-focused and aims simultaneously to improve individual PTSD and enhance intimate relationship functioning. CBCT for PTSD, in providing a way for people to make use of their social support to get the most out of treatment, has two benefits: 1) it capitalizes on the relationship to aid in the patient’s recovery, and 2) it helps improve relationship issues that we know so often go hand in hand with PTSD.
The CBCT manual was developed by Prof. Candice Monson of Ryerson University, Canada, and Prof. Steffany Fredman of Pennsylvania State University. Prof. Monson has trained and continues to provide ongoing supervision for our clinic.
Our team of trained therapists translated, developed, and adapted the manual to suit the needs of patients in Israel. The clinic, which is situated at Bar-Ilan University, offers its services to couples in which one spouse suffers from PTSD. The treatment is provided free of charge.
For further information please contact Prof. Dekel, or visit our Hebrew website.
The CBCT manual was developed by Prof. Candice Monson of Ryerson University, Canada, and Prof. Steffany Fredman of Pennsylvania State University. Prof. Monson has trained and continues to provide ongoing supervision for our clinic.
Our team of trained therapists translated, developed, and adapted the manual to suit the needs of patients in Israel. The clinic, which is situated at Bar-Ilan University, offers its services to couples in which one spouse suffers from PTSD. The treatment is provided free of charge.
For further information please contact Prof. Dekel, or visit our Hebrew website.
CLINIC TEAM
Yael Shoval-Zuckerman, Ph.D. Yael completed her Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Tel Aviv University and her Masters' and Ph.D. in Social Work at Bar-Ilan University. She has worked for many years at the IDF Combat Reaction Unit, treating soldiers suffering from PTSD, as well as other trauma populations in different settings, including immediate interventions (group and personal) and treatment of chronic PTSD. Dr. Shoval-Zuckerman is a supervisor for group interventions (immediate, focused CBT, long-term dynamic and CBT groups). In addition, she has conducted research on debriefing group interventions and group therapies, as mentioned above. Furthermore, Yael has many years of clinical experience with Prolonged Exposure, TF-CBT, EMDR.
Sara Freedman, Ph.D.
Dr. Sara Freedman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University. She received her BSc in Psychology from Aston University, UK, and her MSc and clinical training in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, London, and the Maudsley & Bethlem Hospitals. She received her doctorate from the Dept of Psychology, Hebrew University, and also holds a BSW from Hebrew University. Sara founded the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Unit at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, comprising an outpatient service for depression and anxiety disorders, and a 2-year training course in CBT for mental health professionals, and served as its Clinical Director for 16 years. Her research has focused on the course and development of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), PTSD following terror attacks, the use of CBT as an early intervention for PTSD, and Virtual Reality treatment in PTSD.
Dr. Sara Freedman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Work, Bar-Ilan University. She received her BSc in Psychology from Aston University, UK, and her MSc and clinical training in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry, London, and the Maudsley & Bethlem Hospitals. She received her doctorate from the Dept of Psychology, Hebrew University, and also holds a BSW from Hebrew University. Sara founded the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Unit at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, comprising an outpatient service for depression and anxiety disorders, and a 2-year training course in CBT for mental health professionals, and served as its Clinical Director for 16 years. Her research has focused on the course and development of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), PTSD following terror attacks, the use of CBT as an early intervention for PTSD, and Virtual Reality treatment in PTSD.
Ron Nasim, M.A.
Ron is a clinical psychologist and certified couple and family therapist. He works at the Lotem Center for the treatment of sexual trauma, where he also serves as the coordinator for the couple and family therapy department. Ron is also a lecturer at the Barkai Center for family and couple therapy in Tel Aviv. He treats clients at a private clinic in Givatayim, and is a doctoral student in the Psychology Department of Bar-Ilan University.
Ron is a clinical psychologist and certified couple and family therapist. He works at the Lotem Center for the treatment of sexual trauma, where he also serves as the coordinator for the couple and family therapy department. Ron is also a lecturer at the Barkai Center for family and couple therapy in Tel Aviv. He treats clients at a private clinic in Givatayim, and is a doctoral student in the Psychology Department of Bar-Ilan University.
Limor Zitronblat, M.S.W.
Limor received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Haifa University and her Master's degree in Social Work from Hebrew University. Limor formerly served as a mental health officer for the IDF, and retired as head of the clinical unit for military personnel and their families. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Gender Studies at Bar-llan University. Her doctoral thesis is entitled: "Adjustment profile among military commanders and their spouses."
Limor received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Haifa University and her Master's degree in Social Work from Hebrew University. Limor formerly served as a mental health officer for the IDF, and retired as head of the clinical unit for military personnel and their families. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Gender Studies at Bar-llan University. Her doctoral thesis is entitled: "Adjustment profile among military commanders and their spouses."
Nurit Perets Salton, M.S.W.
Nurit received her B.S.W. and M.S.W. degrees from Haifa University, as well as her training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She later trained as a certified family and couple therapist at the Barcai Institute for family and couple therapy. She has vast experience in conducting therapeutic work at hospitals, and in treating emergency situations, trauma, chronic illness loss, and crisis. Nurit currently works as a family and couple therapist at Schneider Children's Medical Center and at a public family therapy center in Afula. She also treats clients at a private clinic, including clients referred by the Rehabilitation Services of the Ministry of Defense.
Nurit received her B.S.W. and M.S.W. degrees from Haifa University, as well as her training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She later trained as a certified family and couple therapist at the Barcai Institute for family and couple therapy. She has vast experience in conducting therapeutic work at hospitals, and in treating emergency situations, trauma, chronic illness loss, and crisis. Nurit currently works as a family and couple therapist at Schneider Children's Medical Center and at a public family therapy center in Afula. She also treats clients at a private clinic, including clients referred by the Rehabilitation Services of the Ministry of Defense.
Shai Shorer, Ph.D. postdoctoral fellow. Shai is a clinical social worker and the former head of the IDF Veterans Mental Health Clinical Unit at Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel, where he also directed the Medical Center's Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Service. His Ph.D. from the University of Haifa in 2016 explored qualitatively the life experiences of Muslim-Bedouin men, with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of PTSD. For his postdoctoral fellowship in our group, he is studying the long-term implications of traumatic loss and grief. He also serves as a volunteer in Professor Candice Monson's IMPACT lab at Ryerson University in Toronto. Shai has substantial clinical experience in providing psychotherapy to people of diverse cultural backgrounds, and employs a variety of therapy approaches, including CBT, psychodynamics, group-therapy, and adventure/wilderness therapy. His main interests lie in post-traumatic stress and growth, and cultural aspects of mental health. One of his aims is to improve therapy outcomes by implementing different therapeutic approaches in accordance with an individual's background.
Elisheva Erlich Hayman, B.S.W.
Elisheva completed her training as a social worker at Ariel University. Previously she served as a counselor for foster kids and parents at "Orr Shalom," working with children aged 0-18 who were removed from their homes, and providing guidance to their foster parents. She also has experience with adolescents and their families in various clinical settings, having worked in psychiatric and juvenile delinquent facilities. Elisheva is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Social Work, specializing in couples and family therapy.
Elisheva completed her training as a social worker at Ariel University. Previously she served as a counselor for foster kids and parents at "Orr Shalom," working with children aged 0-18 who were removed from their homes, and providing guidance to their foster parents. She also has experience with adolescents and their families in various clinical settings, having worked in psychiatric and juvenile delinquent facilities. Elisheva is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Social Work, specializing in couples and family therapy.
