Studies on Psychotherapy
Roni Adini
My doctoral dissertation deals with the idea of mental movement in psychotherapy. I am interested in the development of the concept and in the way it is expressed in psychoanalytic writing, and in particular in its place as a dyadic change mechanism that predicts the results of treatment. The doctoral dissertation includes both theoretical-clinical observation and in-depth statistical research, based on a wide database collected from treatments that took place in a naturalistic environment, at the Bar-Ilan University Community Service Clinic. The aim of the study is to form a bridge between research, theory and practice, and to characterize the idea of movement as a key concept underlying mental health.
Sharon Shimshi
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Sharon is an intern in the service of clinical psychology at Ben Gurion University. My doctoral research focuses on the relationship between innovative moments in treatment according to the narrative approach and the ability to move between self-states according to the relational approach, as well as the contribution of these variables to the treatment results. I am interested in the therapeutic relationship, in the movement between self-states, and in the narrative and emotional change that takes place in successful therapies. In particular, I am interested in the processes of change in the self-narrative as well as the emotional changes of the patient that occur in psychodynamic therapies
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Noa Melamud
PhD student, Bar Ilan
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- My doctoral research deals with moral judgment in countertransference. The field of morality or moral judgment, as well as the field of countertransference is an extensive field of research in psychology.
The aim of the study is to conceptualize the phenomenon of moral judgment in countertransference, while mapping its expressions, management, and implications. However, the place of moral judgment, in the context of psychotherapy, has not been explored or conceived as a unique expression of countertransference (similar to erotic transference, hatred in countertransference, etc.) Due to the fact that the subject has not been researched in the past and in order to enable theoretical, theoretical and practical conclusions both the research combines quantitative and qualitative methods. We hope that the results of the study can be used for further research, as well as to enrich training programs for therapists.
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Studies on Stress, Grief and Trauma
Esti Vega
Program for Gender Studies, Bar-Ilan University, Ph.D.
My research deals with sexual abuse in the ultra-Orthodox community, from the perspective of mothers. The study includes aspects of education for protection and coping with the consequences of sexual abuse, on their personal and social life.
In recent years, in the ultra-Orthodox community, there has been a certain increase in awareness of the need for a significant reference to the phenomenon, both in terms of education for the protected and in terms of the treatment of victims.
In order to learn about the phenomenon in-depth and its various aspects, I examine it from the perspective of mothers both in relation to their parental role and in relation to their experiences as women and as subjects.
My research deals with sexual abuse in the ultra-Orthodox community, from the perspective of mothers. The study includes aspects of education for protection and coping with the consequences of sexual abuse, on their personal and social life.
In recent years, in the ultra-Orthodox community, there has been a certain increase in awareness of the need for a significant reference to the phenomenon, both in terms of education for the protected and in terms of the treatment of victims.
In order to learn about the phenomenon in-depth and its various aspects, I examine it from the perspective of mothers both in relation to their parental role and in relation to their experiences as women and as subjects.
Naomi (Jaffe) Eini
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My doctoral research focuses on middle-aged people coping with the loss of their parents.
"Death is a natural part of life" is a common reaction framing the passing of elderly parents as a normal part of the life course. This normative approach often conflicts with the loss experienced by the offspring, specifically by overlooking the impact on their physical and emotional functioning, and more precisely on behavior and self-awareness. This study examines the intersection between two areas of the life cycle – parental loss and middle age. Qualitative and quantitative research is used to understand the experience of parental loss among adults in their middle ages – the consequences, approaches to mourning, and coping skills. The importance of the present study lies in focusing on the 'natural', more common loss experience and particularly through a developmental prism that is a potential platform for personal change and growth. |
Lika Hatzir
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Ph.D. program, at the psychology department in Bar Ilan University. I'm conducting a study under the supervision of Dr. Tamar Zilberg and Prof. Rivka Toval.
I have been working as an educational psychologist more than 25 years, and as a family and couple therapist from 2014, both in public and private practice. My goal is to help children, adolescence, parents, and educators deal better with the difficulties of life and to facilitate well- being in educational and other organizational settings, as well as enhance the quality of life of children and youth. My study focuses on the factors associated to the well-being of teenagers (12-18) suffering from chronic illness (diabetes and life-threatening allergies). We will deal with dietary dependent chronic illness management, the mediating role of perceived parental support and type of motivation on adolescent's psychological and physiological well-being. the study will use combined method and will include questionnaires and in-depth interviews. |
Nira Shmueli
Ph.D, program for Gender Studies, Bar-Ilan University. my study entitled: Familial thinking patters and emotional adjustment to the IDF
This study is part of a broad study, that examines the adjustment of recruits and their parents to the family stage, the leaving home transition in order to enlist to the military service. The purpose of this study is to investigate three aspects during this transition: (1) Is there a mutual cognitive style (rational/irrational beliefs, Ellis, 1994) between family members (parents and their young adult/soldier) and how these mutual style maintains or changes in the process of leaving home and recruiting?; (2) How does family cognitive style is related to the emotional adjustment to the recruitment process of the three family members?; (3) Gender differences and/or similarities in thinking patterns and emotional adjustment to the recruiting phase.
The study expands our knowledge and gives a new understanding of the rational and irrational thinking processes within the family. Moreover, it reveals how these processes express at the time of leaving home for recruiting. Additionally, the study increases the knowledge about the emotional adjustment of parents and their adolescents in this process.
This study is part of a broad study, that examines the adjustment of recruits and their parents to the family stage, the leaving home transition in order to enlist to the military service. The purpose of this study is to investigate three aspects during this transition: (1) Is there a mutual cognitive style (rational/irrational beliefs, Ellis, 1994) between family members (parents and their young adult/soldier) and how these mutual style maintains or changes in the process of leaving home and recruiting?; (2) How does family cognitive style is related to the emotional adjustment to the recruitment process of the three family members?; (3) Gender differences and/or similarities in thinking patterns and emotional adjustment to the recruiting phase.
The study expands our knowledge and gives a new understanding of the rational and irrational thinking processes within the family. Moreover, it reveals how these processes express at the time of leaving home for recruiting. Additionally, the study increases the knowledge about the emotional adjustment of parents and their adolescents in this process.
Studies on Mental Health and Wellbeing among women
Dana Caspi
M.A student of the Clinical Psychology program, Bar Ilan University
My thesis will focus on therapists' experiences when treating patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) regarding the role of their gender in forming a theraputic alliance with patients.
Many researches have shown the positive effect of the theraputic alliance on commitment to and success of therapy. Treating AN has been shown to be very challenging, and little is known about the factors contributing to forming a strong alliance with AN patients. My research will focus on gender as one of the factors that might affect the theraputic alliance.
My thesis will focus on therapists' experiences when treating patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) regarding the role of their gender in forming a theraputic alliance with patients.
Many researches have shown the positive effect of the theraputic alliance on commitment to and success of therapy. Treating AN has been shown to be very challenging, and little is known about the factors contributing to forming a strong alliance with AN patients. My research will focus on gender as one of the factors that might affect the theraputic alliance.
Maia Yogev
M.A student of the Clinical Psychology program, Bar Ilan University
Patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) have long had a reputation as being difficult for clinicians to treat. It is assumed that among the factors that contribute to this difficulty is the challenge therapists face when trying to form a Therapeutic Alliance (TA) with AN patients. Among the reasons that might contribute to this challenge is that AN patients are often diagnosed as having a comorbidity with one or more disorders (i.e Major Depression, OCD, Personality Disorders, etc.). Previous studies have shown that therapists often experience strong negative feelings when dealing with comorbidity among AN patients (specifically with personality disorders).
My thesis will focus on therapists' experiences and opinions regarding the factors that affect forming a TA with patients who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa, specifically those who also suffer from comorbidity with one or more disorder.
Patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) have long had a reputation as being difficult for clinicians to treat. It is assumed that among the factors that contribute to this difficulty is the challenge therapists face when trying to form a Therapeutic Alliance (TA) with AN patients. Among the reasons that might contribute to this challenge is that AN patients are often diagnosed as having a comorbidity with one or more disorders (i.e Major Depression, OCD, Personality Disorders, etc.). Previous studies have shown that therapists often experience strong negative feelings when dealing with comorbidity among AN patients (specifically with personality disorders).
My thesis will focus on therapists' experiences and opinions regarding the factors that affect forming a TA with patients who suffer from Anorexia Nervosa, specifically those who also suffer from comorbidity with one or more disorder.
Hagar Lev Ari
Ph. D . An M.A student of the Clinical Psychology program,Bar Ilan University.
- My doctoral research focuses on the challenges that occur when forming a therapeutic alliance in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. Studies indicate a significant difficulty in forming a therapeutic alliance with those suffering from anorexia nervosa, as part of psychotherapeutic treatment. While therapeutic alliance is a significant predictor of treatment outcomes, and while anorexia nervosa treatment is characterized by low success rates, little is known about the variables that affect alliance strength and there is no dyadic or qualitative research on the subject. The aim of the study is to characterize the challenges as well as the variables associated with the formation of the therapeutic alliance.
Efrat Shaked
Ph.D, Gender studies Program, Bar Ilan University
My research focuses on the perceived impact of a therapeutic running group on physical-mental experiences of women coping with incest. The study focuses on the changes in the web of relationships between the different parts of the self and the changes in the inner discourses in the context of the public discourse in Israel.
The rationale behind the use of running groups as therapeutic intervention is that since the trauma occurs in the physical arena and continues to be preserved as physical symptoms, accordingly it is appropriate to treat it not only on the cognitive level as thoughts and emotions, and through emotional-verbal processing, but also through the body, and referring to physical aspects that allow rendering processes that are beyond the verbal.
My research focuses on the perceived impact of a therapeutic running group on physical-mental experiences of women coping with incest. The study focuses on the changes in the web of relationships between the different parts of the self and the changes in the inner discourses in the context of the public discourse in Israel.
The rationale behind the use of running groups as therapeutic intervention is that since the trauma occurs in the physical arena and continues to be preserved as physical symptoms, accordingly it is appropriate to treat it not only on the cognitive level as thoughts and emotions, and through emotional-verbal processing, but also through the body, and referring to physical aspects that allow rendering processes that are beyond the verbal.
