Trauma, Resilience
& Unity
An interdisciplinary healing conference for mental health professionals
- October 28, 2026
- From trauma to collective healing
- Nefesh B Nefesh, Jerusalem
“It was an honor to participate in the TRU conference. Those who are helping to build resilience
and coping skills to those who are wounded and traumatized, both physically and emotionally, are doing holy work.
Anything we can do to support them and this conference is strongly encouraged, and I look forward to participating again this year .”
Rabbi Doron Perez
President, World Zionist Organization
Executive Chairman, World Mizrachi Movement
Dear Colleague,
Israel is hurting, and you can be part of the healing. You are cordially invited to the 2nd annual Trauma, Resilience & Unity (TRU) Conference and Public Forum, an essential interdisciplinary healing event for mental health professionals and the wider community. Co-hosted by a coalition of leading organizations, this in-person conference will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.
After more than two years of war and the devastation of October 7th, Israel’s mental health professionals are carrying an extraordinary burden, caring for a deeply wounded nation while many are themselves exhausted and overwhelmed.
The TRU Conference was created to meet this urgent need, providing advanced trauma training, resilience tools, and, just as importantly, community and renewal for those caring for a traumatized nation.
Join leading voices to share tools, evidence-based practices, and stories of hope, fostering post-traumatic growth for a nation in recovery.
Dr. Norman Goldwasser
Susan Cohen
The need for the TRU Conference is underscored by critical statistics:
A Two-Part Event:
Professional Conference & Community Forum
The TRU Conference 2026 is thoughtfully designed into two distinct, impactful programs:
08:00 – 18:00
Conference Topics:
For Mental Health Professionals & First Responders
- Tragedies of the War: Suicide of IDF Soldiers
- Addiction and Trauma: Comorbidity and Treatment Issues
- Bondi, Pittsburgh, Manchester: Responses to Terror Attacks Worldwide
- Sleep Disorders Associated with PTSD
- Trauma Associated with Narcissistic Abuse
- Psychopharmacology of Trauma: New Approaches to Treating PTSD
- Childhood Traumas: Effects of the War, Parental Loss, Divorce, Sexual Abuse
- New Directions in the Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Trauma and Addiction
- Widows of the War: Instilling Hope for the Future
- EMDR In Action: Trauma Recovery for Adults and Children
- FLIP: Fast, Field-tested Resilience Tools for Your Clients…and for Yourself
Invited Speakers & Co-Chairs
We are privileged to host a distinguished lineup of speakers and leaders:
Invited Speakers Include:
Who Should Attend TRU?
A Diverse & Influential Audience
The TRU Conference draws a diverse, high-influence audience of approximately 300 mental health leaders and community “first responders.”
Our participants include:
- Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and Trauma Specialists from across Israel, the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
- Clinicians actively shaping Israel's mental health recovery.
- Communal and spiritual leaders, including Rabbis, educators, and NGO directors.
These attendees represent the primary decision-makers and gatekeepers of the community, whose reach extends far beyond the conference walls to the patients, students, and congregants they support daily.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 Vision:
Scaling for the Crisis
Due to overwhelming demand and the ongoing need for support, TRU is expanding its reach and impact. Our October 2026 conference will tackle critical new frontiers in trauma treatment.
Furthermore, to sustain our healers between conferences, we are launching two Therapist Resiliency & Bereavement Retreats per year. These retreats are designed to prevent burnout and ensure Israel’s mental health infrastructure remains robust.
The TRU Conference 2026 is proudly co-hosted by:
Voices From TRU 2025
Over 150 mental health professionals, clinicians, and community leaders came together in Jerusalem.
Here’s what they took home:
“Yasher Koach on an outstanding conference, a long day and your facilitation and presentations so enhanced the day and certainly this includes all who put their time and energy into the planning and implementation and the remarkable presenters and the awards/acknowledgements at the conclusion of the conference.”
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“Hi there just wanted to say how amazing the conference was yesterday. I had an amazing time and the speakers were phenomenal.”
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Press & Commentary
Beyond the Long Shadow- Healing Together After a Year of Trauma
“Shadows only exist where light is present.
And today, the light was blinding.
Israel’s helpers, professional and volunteer, religious and secular, young and old , are vast in number and extraordinary in dedication. Their skills vary, their methods differ, their backgrounds diverge- but their shared purpose is unmistakable.”
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Lieberman · Jerusalem Post
Registration Opens Soon
Join Us In Jerusalem
We are looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem on October 28, 2026. Enter your email to be notified the moment registration opens.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
Partner with TRU 2026. Sponsorship packages are available for both international and Israeli organizations.