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Home within the Heart 

A clinical–research center for family and community 

Programs at the Home Within the Heart Center

At Home Within the Heart, we develop and implement evidence-based models to strengthen parent–child connection in early childhood,

supporting families facing crisis, trauma, and ongoing change.

Our group-based therapeutic programs for parents, children, and educational teams are delivered within communities nationwide and at a systemic level, in collaboration with local authorities, education and welfare systems, and community organizations.

Grounded in clinical and research-based knowledge, and based on a model integrating playfulness and mentalization, the programs work in a dyadic format and aim

to help restore a sense of safety, connection, and stability.

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Home Within the Heart

Short-Term Program

Short-term (5-session) therapeutic groups for families facing acute stress, strengthening parent–child connection and family resilience.

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Long-Term Program

Long-term (10-session) therapeutic groups enabling deeper parent–child work and sustained family support.

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Arab Society Program

A culturally adapted version of the Home Within the Heart program supporting Arab families.

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Druze Society Program

A culturally adapted version of the program developed with Druze communities.

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Kindergarten Program (Coming Soon)

A program for early childhood educational teams, bringing the Within model into kindergarten settings.

Current Programs

13.04

R'annana

Reservist Families

03.05

Haifa

Reservist Families

10.04

Hadera

Reservist Families

16.04

Hof Ha Carmel

Reservist Families

03.05

Kerem Shalom

Returning Evacuees

17.05

Bror Hayil

Returning Evacuees

29.04

Akko

Frontline Families

06.05

Tiberies

Frontline Families

19.05

Lower Galilee

Reservist Families

Upcoming Events

01.06.2026

The Heart Returns Home Conference


A professional conference for therapists, mental health professionals, and community practitioners supporting reserve-duty families

22.06.2026

Early Childhood Program Conference

An annual symposium integrating up-to-date theoretical knowledge with practical work in early childhood, including a panel, lectures, and case presentations.

What Parents Share

“[My child] doesn’t share much at home. But here she’s different — she enjoys it and she’s flourishing. It’s amazing.”

“I felt that we went through a process here. The sessions were something different. Alongside the games, talking, writing, and thinking together about things we don’t usually think about in our daily lives: it was meaningful.”

“[My child] came back on cloud nine last week. He really looked forward to the sessions and did not want it to end. He put the rabbit plush on his bed and wanted to sleep with it too. He went through a process, opened up, and shared more.”

“The topics discussed here also came up at home, like a continuation of the workshop. For example, we continued discussing the topic of fear. Thank you very much for the opportunity to be part of the program.”

 Collaborations & Partners 

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Home within the Heart 
Dr. Yael Enav & Dr. Yael Mayer

בית בלב | אוניברסיטת חיפה

ד"ר יעל ענב וד"ר יעל מאיר

University of Haifa | 199 Aba Khoushy Ave. Mount Carmel, Haifa 

אוניברסיטת חיפה | שד' אבא חושי 199,
הר הכרמל, חיפה  
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