"As a PTSD casualty, I know that proper and timely treatment really saves lives unfortunately I also know that access to such treatment in Israel is very low. Help me change it."
The members of the organization volunteer to assist the wounded fighters and their families in the physical, mental and social rehabilitation process.
The organization places great emphasis on integrated social activity with methodological activity of the alternative field in therapy, Psychological support at the individual level and even group activity for organic teams from combat units in the IDF who’s purpose is to improve the mental state of the wounded fighters and locate soldiers in advance with anticipation of PTSD, thereby sparing them unnecessary injustice in the soldiers’ adult future.
“Shimru Nafsham” is a non-profit organization that aims to assist to IDF soldiers injured in operational activities and wars during their service.
The association established out of understanding the existing difficulty in the struggle with the injury and needs coming along with it. The association established from a private place of an association member, who had been injured and recognized by the system as a PTSD – known and clear, as if he was treated ahead of time he might could have come back to normal functioning and live much happier life, family and dual, and to be a part of the social fabric.
Throughout the years, he learned methods of mind-body therapy, to ease and assist himself to get over the injury side effects.
Nowadays, The association is being managed by a skilled and professional team, who holds an important position in the civil industry, out of duty and true desire to give another color to their lives, and to fulfil the management and professional ability in their possession, in order to give a better and healthier life to the known and unknown soldiers, and obviously to their families.
The State of Israel live through combat rounds in a high frequency. Soldiers are living through experiences which hurts their souls and leaves them without any struggling tools, while the common answer of the injured is “We have nowhere to go”.
For those soldiers, there are no dedicated therapy frame for PTSD.
The association has built treatment paths according to conversations with injured, and identified a real need for a place to be a social, therapeutic and comprising home for them.
According to researches, 30% of the combat soldiers who participate in combats or event, experience a PTSD. Those soldiers are everyone’s soldiers. We have a duty for them as a society. We must embrace them and assist them – as much as possible, since we are all belong and connected to our brothers, that without homeland defense and the Jewish country – they were not there.
The situation today is that soldiers, after military service, are required to prove their disability to a system, which it seems like doing anything to make difficult and complicate, maybe out of a purpose to minimize the required expense for a thorough therapy in the wide-scale problem. In addition, there is a larger group of soldiers, who doesn’t even know they suffer from any mental problem. “The trigger” comes true towards maturity after about a decade, in the the late 40’s of their lives – the association had set a purpose to locate and take care of those soldiers, thereby reduce the mental disability of our soldiers.
The “Save their Souls” association has developed an application (Viz of the Warriors) to make information and service available to soldiers of all levels, all ages and genders in order to provide professional service at no cost and with high availability.
An independent events manager and active reservist. Assists in managing the organization’s events — from creating them to supporting the specific needs of each event.
A medic and combat soldier in a reserve search-and-rescue unit, a second-year student of Psychology and Education at Ben-Gurion University, and one of the founders of the “Derech HaYam” resilience program.
Owner of Chozek Technologies Ltd., an integration company. Manages the organization’s digital and technological infrastructure.
A discharged combat Hummer operator, now drawing on her field experience and close communication with soldiers to serve as a support coordinator, providing both telephone and in-person assistance within the organization.
Received support from the organization after returning from reserve duty during the Iron Swords War, through a focused and efficient process. Today, he uses his experience to guide individuals reaching out to the organization, providing both telephone and in-person support.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Society, and is a master’s student in Clinical Psychology. Has experience in mindfulness workshops, stress management, and more, and is a member of the organization’s support network.
Went through a processing program with his teammates from the Paz Team (Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit) following Operation Protective Edge, and now gives back from his own experience. Recently joined the coordinators of the organization’s support network.
A veteran office manager at Prologic (which supports the organization), assisting with the management of the organization’s ongoing administrative tasks.
Owner and Chair of CR Community Relations, and formerly Chief of Staff to the Minister of Transport and Deputy Minister of Defense. Until March 2024, she established and managed the field operations of the “Hostages Headquarters,” and is responsible for creating valuable partnerships for the organization.
Former deputy company commander in the Paratroopers, where he connected the “Paz Team” (an experience-processing team) to the organization. Upon returning from reserve duty during the Iron Swords War, he officially joined the organization and now serves as its CEO.
Manager of a business division in a global company, combines business innovation with social commitment. Manages expansion and growth processes in the association, emphasizing the mobilization of new resources to achieve long-term goals.
Marketing product manager for businesses, has accompanied the association since its early days and is responsible for all the operative aspects of daily operations.
Entrepreneur and founder of Prologic, and Chair of the organization since its establishment. Has extensive experience in the business sector and the high-tech industry, and is actively involved in both the private and public sectors.
An independent events manager and active reservist. Assists in managing the organization’s events — from creating them to supporting the specific needs of each event.
A medic and combat soldier in a reserve search-and-rescue unit, a second-year student of Psychology and Education at Ben-Gurion University, and one of the founders
Owner of Chozek Technologies Ltd., an integration company. Manages the organization’s digital and technological infrastructure.
A discharged combat Hummer operator, now drawing on her field experience and close communication with soldiers to serve as a support coordinator, providing both telephone
Received support from the organization after returning from reserve duty during the Iron Swords War, through a focused and efficient process. Today, he uses his
Holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Society, and is a master’s student in Clinical Psychology. Has experience in mindfulness workshops, stress management, and more,
Went through a processing program with his teammates from the Paz Team (Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit) following Operation Protective Edge, and now gives back from his
A veteran office manager at Prologic (which supports the organization), assisting with the management of the organization’s ongoing administrative tasks.
Owner and Chair of CR Community Relations, and formerly Chief of Staff to the Minister of Transport and Deputy Minister of Defense. Until March 2024, she established and managed the field operations of the “Hostages Headquarters,” and is responsible for creating valuable partnerships for the organization.
Formerly a deputy company commander in the Paratroopers, where he connected a team for processing experiences (“Paz Team”) to the organization. Upon returning from reserve duty during the Iron Swords War, he officially joined the organization and now serves as its CEO.
A business division manager at a global company, combining business innovation with social commitment. Leads expansion and growth processes within the organization, with a focus on securing new resources to achieve long-term goals.
A marketing product manager for businesses, he has supported the organization since its early days and serves as the person responsible for all operational aspects of day-to-day operations.
Entrepreneur and founder of Prologic, and Chair of the organization since its establishment. He has extensive experience in the business sector and the high-tech industry, and is actively involved in both the private and public sectors.
A veteran office manager at Prologic (which supports the organization), assisting the organization with the management of ongoing administrative tasks.
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