Jewish Traumatic Invalidation with Israeli Psychologist Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern

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Dec 4, 2025

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, a Harvard-affiliated clinical psychologist and trauma expert, shares her insights on traumatic invalidation in the Jewish community after the October 7th attacks. Growing up in Israel during conflict, she discusses how inherited trauma shapes mental health responses. Miri highlights her efforts with Parents for Peace to prevent radicalization and combat antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of validating Jewish trauma. Her work advocates for mental health support and education to nurture resilience and address community needs.

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ADVICE

Make Schools Trauma-Informed

Make K-12 environments trauma-informed for Jewish and Israeli students with specific curriculum and reporting systems.
Hold teachers and unions accountable for material that can harm or radicalize students.

ANECDOTE

A Professional Pivot After October 7th

After October 7th, Miri's identity shifted and she joined a temple for the first time to find community.
She left her clinical director job to focus on advocacy, training, and research on antisemitism and trauma.

ADVICE

Pair Families With Former Extremists

Use Parents for Peace's helpline model: pair families with ex-radicals and mental health providers to intervene.
Leverage former extremists to build rapport and offer alternative pathways out of hate.

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