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Trauma creates change
you don't choose.
Healing is about creating change
you do choose.
-Michele Rosenthal
Artwork created
by an Alumah Client
in an Art Therapy Group
Our Story
Our Programs
Phase One Intensive
Alumah's Phase One is a twelve week program for people already in individual therapy. The program includes:
-Weekly DBT Skills Group
-Weekly Expressive Arts Therapy Group
-Weekly Trauma Sensitive Yoga Group
-Bi-weekly individual meeting with the Clinical Director
The entire staff of the program meets weekly, in addition to maintaining regular contact with the client's individual therapist.
In order to be eligible for the Phase One program, clients:
-Have a diagnosis of Complex PTSD or other trauma-related diagnoses, and concurrent diagnoses and difficulties with emotional regulation.
-Are currently in therapy with a licensed therapist and under the care of a psychiatrist if necessary, both of whom are committed to collaborating with Alumah.
-Are not currently actively suicidal or otherwise in need of inpatient medical care.
-Are currently in a stable living situation.
Phase Two
Alumah's Phase Two program is open to people who have completed the Phase One program (and still meet the criteria to be eligible for Phase One) and would like to continue the therapeutic growth and community that Alumah provides. The program includes:
-Weekly therapeutic group in a modality relevant to Complex Trauma
-Bi-weekly individual meeting with the Clinical Director
We are currently accepting applications for the following programs:
Phase One
Who: Women Ages 18-29
Dates: October 8, 2023-January 5, 2024
Location: Bet Shemesh
Language: English
Schedule: Details TBA, all groups held during evening hours or Friday mornings
Cost: NIS 12,000
Phase One
Who: Women Ages 30+
Dates: October 22, 2023-January 19, 2024
Location: Bet Shemesh
Language: English
Schedule: Details TBA, all groups held during evening hours or Friday mornings
Cost: NIS 12,000
Phase Two- From Emotional Flashbacks to Emotional Resilience
Who: People who have completed Alumah's Phase One Intensive program
Dates: September 17, 2023-December 6, 2023
Location: Bet Shemesh
Language: English
Schedule: Wednesday evenings
Cost: NIS 4,800
Our Team
The Alumah team is comprised of professionals who are highly skilled and experienced, and are committed to providing our clients with trauma-informed care.
Clinical Director and Founder
Miriam Ciner Friedman, MSW
Miriam recieved her Master's in Social Work from Yeshiva University and completed post-graduate training in trauma therapy at the Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma. She has served as Executive Director of Magen and as a Clinical Supervisor at Crossroads Jerusalem.
In addition to directing Alumah, Miriam works with trauma survivors, among others, in her private practice in Bet Shemesh.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator
Rachel Oren, TCTSY Certified
Rachel Oren received her certification as a Facilitator of Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) at the Trauma and Embodiement Center at JRI. She specializes in helping trauma survivors safely experience, connect with, and integrate their bodies within the trauma healing journey.
Rachel works in a range of women's shelters, mental health treatment centers, and amutot serving trauma-impacted populations.
DBT Group Leader
Dr. Ethan Eisen
Ethan is a licensed clinicial psychologist who received his PhD from George Washington University. He trained with leading DBT experts and integrates DBT into his clinical practice. He has published research and serves as a reviewer in top academic journals related to trauma.
Ethan currently maintains a private practice with offices in Jerusalem and Bet Shemesh.
Art Therapist
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Phase Two Group Leader
Amir Atsmon, MA
Amir received his MA in Drama Therapy from Tel-Hai Academic College. He has also trained in somatic work and has extensive experience working with complex trauma.
He currently works at the "Merhavim" Psychiatric Hospital in Nes Ziona and has a private practice in Tel Aviv. Amir also teaches and performs improvised theater and runs "Improv for Anxiety" workshops.
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Advisory Board
Jennie Goldstein, MD
Shira Reifman, MSW, MBA
Roni Loeb Richter, MSW
Shira Wiesen, PhD
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Testimonials from our Clients
Testimonial from a Therapist
I am so happy to share (with her permission) that a client of mine participated in the first Alumah group. It was an incredibly supportive and therapeutic experience for her.
The nature and facilitators of the different groups, together, offered a comprehensive therapeutic experience. And Miriam’s leadership and support throughout was instrumental in creating a genuinely trauma informed, sensitive, supportive, safe, and throughly relational experience. This is a program where every conversation inside and outside the groups was had with so much thoughtfulness. Issues that came up were dealt with carefully and respectfully.
As a therapist who works extensively with complex trauma, I have a particular appreciation for this. I’ve seen again and again how the therapeutic holding space outside of the actual group or therapy processes can be just as critical to the client’s experience. Alumah provides both.
I have no formal affiliation with Alumah. I am happy to support their work as it is simply the program my clients have been waiting for for years.
-Rikki Jacobson Davies, MSW
Founder, Center for Relational Resilience
Contact Us
We welcome all questions and are happy to consult about whether Alumah is a good match for you, or for your patient or client.
054-656-5182
