Psychological counseling is intended to support the mental well-being of the person who seeks help. The treatment is based on a professional relationship that can provide solutions and tools to deal with a wide range of mental distresses and crises.
Certified professionals, who have undergone a process of learning and training, will help you by listening and provision of guidance that will direct you to the channel which will allow you to make the most of the treatment Self-discovery will allow you to deal more efficiently with your problems.

 

 

 

The Psychological Service provides crisis intervention short-term psychotherapy. Long-term psychotherapy will be provided subject to availability.

 Those who seek treatment are invited to fill out an initial application form online . After receiving the application form, within 48 hours, an email will be sent with a link to a brief questionnaire. After filling out the questionnaire and saving it, a psychologist from the psychological service will contact you by phone to coordinate a frontal or online initial appointment. The purpose of this initial appointment is to understand the therapeutic needs of the student and the appropriate treatment needed.  

The Service is provided sunday to thursday, from 8:00 to 15:00. Requests received after these hours will be addressed the day after.

 

Referral to the psychological service and the treatment process are kept strictly confidential. No information will be given to or at the Hebrew University, except on the basis of explicit consent and written permission from the student. 

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Form for a Three-Year Training Program in Psychotherapy

Fee Form for a Three-Year Training Program in Psychotherapy

Psychological counseling services in Hebrew University announce the opening of the 12th cycle of three-year program in the field of psychotherapy in academic year 2019-2020. The program trains psychodynamic therapists through a combination of extensive theoretical studies and practical experience in psychodynamic treatment with guidance.
Psychodynamic treatment (psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy) is a central and important therapeutic modality in the world of psychology.
The current program is designed to provide a thorough acquaintance with the principles of dynamic approach within an institution recognized by the Ministry of Health for specialization in clinical psychology since 1979. The program is recognized by the Israel Psychotherapy Association and Israeli Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and it is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, expression and art therapists as well as clinical social workers, with accumulated experience in individual psychodynamic approach.
Psychotherapy training program - psychodynamic therapy:

First Year:

Theoretical seminars:

• Fundamental ideas in psychoanalytic theory: Freud - 30 hours.
• Klein and her successors: - 30 hours.
• The therapeutic relation and psychodynamic treatment techniques (treatment commencement, transference, and countertransference,
• exposure of the countertransference, failures and their corrections) - 60 hours
• Group training: 70 hours.
• 3 psychodynamic treatment sessions in counseling services with personal training.

Second Year

Theoretical seminars:

• Psychopathology from different aspects (dynamic, CBT, biochemical) – 60 hours.
• Object relations theories: The basis in Kleinian theory and the continuation with Winnicott and Bion - 30 hours.
• Kohut's self-psychology: Theory and different modalities of treatment – 30 hours.
• Group training: 70 hours
• 3 psychodynamic treatment sessions in counseling services with personal training.

Third Year:

Theoretical seminars:

• Relational psychoanalysis: Succession and innovation - 30 hours
• Integration of techniques and theory with case descriptions – 30 hours
• Dreams, theory and practice (Jungian emphasis) – 30 hours.
• Therapeutic and ethical issues: Coping with extreme situations - 30 hours.
• Group training: 70 hours.
• 3 psychodynamic treatment sessions in counseling services with personal training.
• Thesis: presentation of case study + discussion.

Total training program hours – 510 hours (approx.)
Staff of lecturers in the program during academic year 2019-2020
Mr. Elhanan Adler
Dr. Rami Aronzon
Ms. Ayelet Nae
Ms. Orit Leibovitz
Dr. Meir Perlov
Ms. Dalia Stuckman
Dr. Eyal Eliash
Ms. Ayala Barak Habib
Ms. Yael Levi Kushnir
Ms. Noa Idar Reznik
Ms. Nurit Arnon
Dr. Noa Schwartz
Ms. Bella Sagi
Ms. Rivka Weiss
Ms. Naama Drenal-Beili
Ms. Edith Nir
The classes will be held on Tuesday mornings, in the Psychological service of the Hebrew University, Meirsdorf dormitories 10, Mount Scopus.
Costs - the cost of the course per year - 9500 NIS.
Cost of training hour - 240 NIS.
Course registration is subject to a registration fee of 350 NIS.
The registration fee is not a part of the tuition and will not be refunded in any case.
Participants who are accepted to the program and approve their participation are obliged to pay an advance fee - 1/4 of the tuition.
The advance fee will not be refunded in case of cancellation after admission and commencement of the program.
For more information and registration please contact the Psychological Service:
Sunday-Thursday from 8:30 AP to 2:30 PM
Secretariat tel.: 02-5880429 or 02-5881367
You can also contact the course coordinator:
Ms. Roni Hovav at Cell. 050-3437755
Or: ronihovav@yahoo.com

Specialization in clinical psychology - Psychological Service of the Hebrew University (consulting services)
Student counseling services at Hebrew University announce registration for internship in clinical psychology. The Service is an ambulatory clinical facility for treatment of adults, and it is accredited by the Ministry of Health from 1979. The patients population consists of students at Hebrew University and other institutions of higher education, as well as university employees. The internship program is open for holders of M.A. in clinical psychology.
Qualification
Three years -  The internship is part-time (20 weekly hours) for three years.
Internship program
The interns will participate in ongoing clinical activity at the Service, with an emphasis on individual psychotherapy using psychodynamic approach.
Trainings: 2 weekly hours of personal training in dynamic psychotherapy
Psychotherapy group training
Group or couples training in diagnostics
Reading seminar - psychoanalytic theories (3 years)
Intake seminar (semester)
CBT training seminar for anxiety disorders (semester)
Treatment hours: 10 weekly hours distributed between dynamic therapies and CBT treatments.
Application
Please submit:

1. Formal curriculum vitae (C.V.) with detailed description of practical work (clinical or other). Highlight the psychodynamic clinical experience as well as CBT experience.
2. Description of life course from a personal perspective - three printed pages at most. This description is intended to allow the applicant to express his understanding about his life course and the relation to his personal evolution as a therapist.
3. Official description of the courses and grades within M.A. studies and certificate of graduation (or thesis submission) 
4. At least two letters of recommendation from instructors who are familiar with applicant’s professional work (preferably personal instructors). Please include phone numbers of references to contact.
5. Email address and telephone number (to deliver invitation to an interview).
6. Attach a recent photo (passport photo)

The applicants should submit ll required documents before 1.9.19. Applications will not be accepted after this date. Suitable applicants will be invited for interviews. 
Applications address
Dr. Meir Perlov, Training Manager, Student counseling services,
Reznick 10 dormitories, Mount Scopus
Hebrew University of Jerusalem 91905
Tel: 02-5881699 or 02-5880249.
Email:  meirperlov@gmail.com

To appeal to Specialization in the Service till 1.9.19

Application to Psychotherapy Studies ended

In case of a late registration to both programs, you may be informed at Psychological Service Secretariat after Passover holiday at 025881367 or 025880429

Frequently asked questions about consulting services

How is the intake process going and how much time passes from the date of application and until commencement of treatment?

After the initial application to counseling services, you will be invited to an introductory session (intake session). Based on this session (sometimes two may be required) you will be directed to the most appropriate treatment for you, with an effort to adapt the treatment days and hours to your schedule. During the first semester the intake is relatively quick. In about 3 weeks from the day of intake you will be referred to treatment. During the second semester there are less available treatment hours and the waiting time is prolonged.

Who are the therapists in the service? How would I know that I am treated by an experienced professional?

Counseling services staff includes psychologists, clinical social workers and interns in clinical psychology. The interns are psychologists with M.A. degree who provide treatment under guidance. In addition, there are several students in their clinical psychology M.A. studies. Based on the intake session and after discussion among the psychologists, a decision about the appropriate treatment is made: the required level of experience, specific expertise, and more.

Is the treatment in Counseling Services kept confidential or is the information disclosed to the University?

The Counseling Services are committed to confidentiality, in accordance with the Psychologists Law. We do not report to anyone who is being treated and what happens during the treatment. There is no relation between the treatment and University studies. If the student wishes to disclose this information to various entities (a new therapist outside of the Counseling Services, or contacting lecturers due to a crisis situation), he must sign a waiver of confidentiality, and only then the information can be disclosed.

When should I seek treatment? Does seeking treatment mean that I have acute mental disorder?

Today psychotherapy is a socially accepted way to deal with the complexity of life, hardships and difficulties posed by modern society. The combination of studies, family, career, livelihood and various pressures in Israeli society may create a great deal of mental stress. In these situations the therapy allows a "timeout" for introspection and acquisition of various tools allowing to cope with them. The treatment is very effective in cases of anxiety and depression, which are very common. Psychotherapy is effective for various mental disorders, but you do not have to suffer from any disorder in order to seek treatment.

How long does therapy take?

The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the problem, the goal of treatment and the type of treatment offered: Patients in crisis may be offered a crisis intervention treatment, which aims to return them to normal function and requires about 6-8 sessions. Patients dealing with different types of anxiety who want to focus on its treatment are offered a short course of cognitive behavioral therapy, up to 15 meetings. Patients dealing with more complex questions, such as difficulty in social relationships, identity questions, etc., are offered a long-term individual therapy of 1-2 years.

Does the therapy really help?

Numerous studies have shown that psychotherapy is more efficient than lack of therapy. In other words, many problems do not resolve by themselves, and even if one can cope without treatment, it often involves great efforts and heavy personal prices. The treatment offered in the Counseling Services is based on extensive and up-to-date knowledge. We collect data about improvement in problems of our patients, and the findings suggest that indeed there is a significant improvement among them. However, psychotherapy is not the only solution, and there are patients who do not benefit from it. In these cases we recommend to seek other types of assistance.

Mount Scopus

Address: Reznick dormitories, building 10, 4 floor.

Reception hours - by appointment

Opening hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM.
E-mail: psyserv@mail.huji.ac.il

Campus Edmond J. Safra (Givat Ram):

Student Suppurt Center - Near the synaguge

Reception hours - by appointment
E-mail: psyserv@mail.huji.ac.il
*Please specify in the email contact to Safra Campus.

Ein Kerem

Intended for students studying at Ein Kerem campus only.

Reception hours - by appointment
E-mail: psyserv@mail.huji.ac.il
*Please specify in the email contact to Ein Kerem.

Rehovot

Intended for students of the Faculty of Agriculture
Reception hours - by appointment
E-mail: psyserv@mail.huji.ac.il
*Please specify in the email contact to Rehovot