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A project of Brothers of Jonathan, an Israeli charity that provides support to soldiers and their families experiencing early to mid-stage post-trauma symptoms to prevent chronic PTSD.
The Transcending Trauma Project is a life-changing program that addresses the profound impact of October 7 on Israeli soldiers and their families, displaced persons, and Nova Festival celebrators.
Led by Dr. Anita Shkedi and a team of dedicated professionals, this innovative human-horse therapy approach is transforming lives affected by trauma. Participants are finding solace and strength in the presence of our horses, sharing
moments of relaxation and healing that lead to profound personal growth and greater resilience.
The project supports individuals in the early, mid, and post stages of trauma, and then later if chronic PTSD has developed. It provides immediate intervention and treatment, builds resilience and encourages post traumatic growth. Transcending Trauma is an excellent way to regain a sense of trust and learn to manage this ongoing crisis. The project provides and facilitates a customized Equine Assisted Service (EAS) for post trauma sufferers at all stages of post trauma.
Connecting to the horse provides clients with personal and behavioral skills like self-esteem and communication as well as social support. Calming, relaxing activities and bonding with horses help individuals regain resilience and flexibility to meet both internal and external demands through emotional diversity. The client can achieve post traumatic growth (PTG) which is moving from what was, to what can be:
1. A sense of safety
2. Calming
3. A sense of self– and community efficacy
4. Connectedness
5. Resilience and hope
Each trauma sufferer (adult or child) will receive eight sessions of equine assisted services.
Sessions are built around groundwork and horseback riding.
Each session will be two hours in length and will include discussions, activities, feedback, and evaluation.
The program is free of charge. One-hundred percent of your donation goes to cover the cost of participation (therapists, horses, venue and equipment, insurance).
Israel tax-deductible donations through:
US tax-deductible donations through:
