We are at a pivotal moment in the mental health field. In Israel today, nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, and trauma are present in nearly every clinical conversation. Traditional talk therapy is no longer enough. Lasting healing begins when we acknowledge the body’s critical role in mental health and include it as a vital part of integrated therapeutic care.
This year’s conference brings together leading experts in somatic therapies, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care to equip clinicians across disciplines with the tools to work more effectively, more deeply, and more holistically.
Through a dynamic blend of clinical lectures, experiential workshops, and embodied practices, you’ll walk away with both intellectual insight and practical tools that can immediately enhance your work. This is more than a conference — it’s a professional recharge. You'll have the opportunity to engage with the material not only as a therapist, but also as a human being. It’s both intellectually rigorous and personally renewing.
This year also marks 10 years since Get Help Israel was founded - an important milestone in our mission to strengthen mental health care in Israel. We look forward to celebrating this moment together with you.
In a time when our nation is holding so much, this gathering is our way of caring for the people who have been caring for everyone else. We hope you’ll join us for this powerful, nourishing, and unforgettable experience.
This talk will explore the intricate relationship between the use of addictive substances and behaviors, resilience, and recovery from trauma - emphasizing the full spectrum of use, from low-risk patterns to problematic use and addiction. Mental health professionals across all settings inevitably encounter this spectrum and must be prepared to address it effectively in their practice.
In the first part of the presentation, we will examine the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms that underlie human behavior—our innate drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Within this framework, addictive substances and behaviors provide rapid and accessible forms of relief, but often at the cost of long-term well-being. This coping strategy can undermine five essential domains of resilience: physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual—all of which are critical for sustained resilience, recovery from trauma and post-traumatic growth.
The second part of the talk will confront the “elephant in the room”: the widespread yet frequently unspoken presence of substance use and addictive behaviors in clinical practice. Therapists must develop the skills to recognize and respond to these issues with empathy, clarity, and confidence. This segment will offer practical tools and clinical guidelines for engaging clients in open dialogue, maintaining a balance between compassion and concern, and adopting a dialectical approach that is both client-centered and directive. Attendees will receive concrete strategies to address substance use and addictive behaviors in their practice as part of supporting resilience and promoting recovery in trauma-affected individuals.
Dinner is included for conference guests staying at the hotel.
For group registration, please email us the full names of your group members. We will then provide you with a coupon code to access the group rate.
Payment via credit card (Visa or Mastercard) can be made online. Payment in USD is available via Paypal for guest tickets. Telephone registrations can be arranged if you're having difficulty making a payment online. Registration with cash payment is not permitted. Israel-based participants may pay via bank transfer. Contact our office to arrange for bank-transfer payment.
Upon receipt of your paid registration, an email confirmation from Get Help Israel will be sent to you. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation and all conference updates and notifications. To avoid your important emails going to other folders, please add [email protected] to your contacts.
Refunds, less an administrative fee of 100 ILS, will be issued for all cancellations received by September 10, 2025. Refund requests must be received by email to [email protected]. No refund will be issued should cancellation occur after September 10, 2025. No-shows are subject to the full conference fee.
Questions? Call 072-3976500 (Israel), Sunday-Thursday, 9am-4pm, or email [email protected].
GHI events bring together English-speaking mental health professionals from across Israel and abroad — including private practice therapists, psychiatrists, thought leaders, and executives from hospitals, treatment centers, and non-profit organizations. Last year’s conference sold out. Don’t miss this year’s unforgettable event.
Two full days of evidence-based insights from top experts exploring the many ways the body informs and transforms mental health care, from somatic psychotherapy and trauma healing, to nutrition, graound-breaking research, embodied workshops, functional medicine, and more.
Move beyond theory with expert-led workshops designed to help you embody what you learn. Through guided practices, you’ll explore regulation, connection, and the power of the mind-body relationship in real time.
Enjoy a relaxed cocktail networking time to connect with colleagues, strengthen professional relationships, and catch up with old friends. Join us in celebrating 10 years of GHI and the incredible professional community makes our mission possible.
Located along the Mediterranean shoreline, the Daniel Hotel in Herzliya offers a tranquil and inspiring setting that beautifully reflects the essence of our conference theme: the mind-body connection. At GHI, we are intentional about creating spaces that enhance the educational experience. Hosting the conference at the Daniel Hotel allows us to offer an atmosphere that supports nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, and embodied learning. This is not just about education—it’s about integration. Throughout the two-day event, participants will not only engage with high quality clinical content, but also immerse themselves in experiential workshops within an environment that reflects the principles we are teaching: safety, presence, and deep mind-body attunement.
We invite you to book a room at the Daniel Hotel, Herzliya and enjoy a special rate for attendees of the conference. Accommodations include breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
After having attended each GHI conference over the past few years, I am once again excited to attend this year's conference. The speakers on the roster are experts in the field. Each year I conclude the conference feeling energized, with new ideas and perspectives that I can apply to my clinical practice. And of course, the opportunity to network and strengthen professional relationships is invaluable. Thank you to all the organizers for putting together such a high quality event!
Since making Aliyah, GHI has been the place where I have most felt at home with colleagues that I can relate to, learn from, and grow together with. GHI’s professionalism, finger on the pulse, and ability to connect us to each other and to our field is remarkable. It creates a camaraderie that I look forward to for any of their events! I’m so grateful to GHI for their wonderful work and am super excited for the upcoming conference.
I’ve had the privilege of attending every GHI conference, and the most recent one was, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding yet! Aside from networking with colleagues from around the country, the content, quality, and variety of sessions surpassed many other conferences I’ve been to. High quality, English-language programming isn’t always easy to find in Israel - I’m so grateful GHI is here to make it happen.
GHI’s 2024 conference gave me a real high. The talks were thought-provoking and informative. The biggest energizing boost for me came from reconnecting with therapists I’ve met over the years, making interesting new connections, and overall feeling blessed to be part of such a dynamic professional community. Looking forward now to the 2025 conference!
GHI's 2024 conference was inspiring on both personal and professionals levels. The sessions offered were exciting, innovative, and best of all, I get to use what I learned with my clients. I am grateful to GHI for offering opportunities to learn from world renowned and approachable clinicians.
I’ve been attending the GHI conference since its very first year - not only for the high quality content and top speakers but also for the community. As a therapist in private practice, it can feel lonely at times not having colleagues around on a daily basis, and this conference offers a chance to connect, network, and build relationships in a warm and upscale setting. There’s great food, engaging discussions, and it’s always really enjoyable.
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