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Chaikin Conference 2025
During the annual Chaikin Conference, which took place on January 27, 2025, marking 21 years since the passing of Reuven Chaikin, the academic session was dedicated to research on the events of October 7, 2023, and their implications. Researchers from various university departments presented their studies on diverse topics. The abstracts of the presentations:
Group Sleep Intervention Using CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and IRT (Imagery Rehearsal Therapy) for Survivors of the October 7th Gaza Envelope Attack
Dr. Ofra Flint-Bretler, Dr. Ella Gev Rosen, Ms. Adi Kolik, Dr. Orit Shapiro A strong link exists between PTSD and sleep disturbances,...
Circadian instability predicts PTSD: Insights from the Super-Nova music festival massacre
Dr. Noa Magal, Ms. Ophir Nezer, Ms. Nitsan Sagi, Ms. Noga Mendelblit, Ms. Michal Oren, Mr. Eden Eldar, Prof. Roy Salomon, Prof. Roee...
Trauma Experienced Under Mind-altering Substances: Insights from the Supernova Festival Terror Attack on October 7th
Ms. Ophir Netzer, Dr. Noa Magal, Mr. Yonatan Stern, Mr. Tzuk Polinsky, Dr. Raz Gross, Dr. Pia Rotshtein , Prof. Roee Admon, Prof. Roy...
Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran After October 7, 2023: Possible Iranian Moves in Response to Israeli Activities
Prof. Soli Shahvar Over a year after the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, there is talk in Israel of the collapse of the...
Israel’s Current Wars and the Unification of Fronts: Global and Regional Dynamics in the Middle East
Prof. Benny Miller The current Israel’s wars in the Middle East manifest two processes of the “unification of fronts.” One is global and...
Exposure to Terrorism and Public Support for Counter-terrorism Policies: The Interplay of Political Trust, Threat Perceptions, and Ideology
Mr. Amit Cohen, Dr. Keren LG Snider, Prof. Daphna Canetti What drives public support for counter-terrorism strategies? Does trust in...
The Impact of the 'Iron Swords' War on Jewish and Arab Israeli Families
Dr. Efrat Sher-Censor, Dr. Rinat Feniger-Schaal, Prof. David Oppenheim, Prof. Nina Koren-Karie, Ms. Maysan Raya, Ms. Olga Klarteg This...
The Dual Nature of Empathy: Exploring Its Role in PTSD Symptoms Among Psychotherapists Following a Mass Casualty Event
Dr. Dana Shamai-Leshem, Ms. Shir Porat-Butman, Prof. Einat Levy-Gigi, Prof. Simone Shamay-Tsoory This study reveals that following...
How Dietitians Cope with the Challenges of "Operation Iron Swords" – Personal and Organizational Resilience as a Tool for Maintaining Well-being
Dr. Galia Sheffer-Hilel, Dr. Sigal Teper, Prof. Anat Drach-Zahavy During "Operation Iron Swords," dietitians were faced with new and...
The Impact of War Exposure on Adolescents' Psychological Distress: Risk and Resilience Factors
Ms. Fida Bader (Troodi), Prof. Noga Cohen, Dr. Joy Benatov, Dr. Dana Lassri Wars are chronic stressors that often involve uncontrollable...
Feasibility and Impact of Group Nordic Walking Program Among Older Adults Evacuated During the "Swords of Iron" War
Dr. Hilla Sarig Bahat, Ms. Hadas Isman, Ms. Lilach Katan Goldberg, Ms. Reut Marmur In the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas attack on...
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