In February 2025, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies launched a unique global clinical learning experience focused on trauma and crisis response. The experience offered a seven-day training and volunteer program in Israel for mental health clinicians working in Network member agencies and was sponsored by The Network and Birthright Israel Onward.

Clinicians engaged in hands-on learning with Israeli experts in trauma treatment with NATAL, an organization renowned for its work with individuals affected by conflict and collective trauma. Participants also volunteered with local organizations serving communities impacted by these ongoing challenges, offering them firsthand exposure to the nuances of trauma-informed care in high-stress environments.

On Tuesday, April 22nd, from 2:00-3:00pm ET, join us for a panel discussion featuring clinicians who participated in this immersive learning experience. During the discussion, they will share reflections on resilience, collective trauma, and the complexities of bearing witness to the suffering of others. They will also highlight how they are integrating insights into their practices, and the ways in which this experience may have shaped their clinical approach to supporting communities and individuals dealing with trauma and crisis.

This NETTalk is made possible by the generous support of Caseworthy– a mission-critical case management platform purpose-built to deliver whole-person care and provide comprehensive outcome reporting across social and human services. Caseworthy’s platform empowers organizations to deliver better services, improve outcomes, and streamline workflows by combining your program data and business operations into a single, scalable solution.