Meytal Fogel-Simhony, Ph.D
Certified Expressive and Creative Therapy
Certified Psychodrama Therapist
Certified Parenting Guide
Multi-modal Expressive Arts Therapist (M.A) who specializes in Psychodrama Therapy.
Ph.D. in Psychology.
I have worked for the Ministry of Education in Israel in both Integrative and Special Education School systems, practicing therapy with teenagers who face a range of learning disorders and behavioral and emotional challenges, and have consulted for both teachers and parents.
I have also gained experience working with individuals and groups of adults at a Mental Health Hospital.
Certified as a therapist under ‘The New Authority’, a program for instructing both parents and teachers who deal with severe or violent behavioral problems.
I have been instructing and moderating groups and workshops on a range of topics, in diverse, multicultural settings, for over 15 years.
I’m a mother of 4 sweet and challenging children.
Education
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Ph.D in Psychology (2022) University of Iasi, Romania
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M.A. Expressive Art Therapy, 2009. Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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B.A. Media and Communications, 2004. Sapir Academic College, Israel
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Professional Parental Guidance Certificate, Schneider Children’s Hospital, Israel.
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Paraprofessional Personnel Certificate of Conformity to Ministry of Education Standards, Oranim Academic College, Israel.
Accreditations
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Professional Parental Guidance Certificate, Schneider Children’s Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel.
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Paraprofessional Personnel Certificate of Conformity to Ministry of Education Standards, Oranim Academic College, Northern District, Israel.
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Paper, “Hope and Fear in Adolescence”, Tachana Psychological Station, Gival Haim, Israel.
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Participant, “Play in Therapeutic Process”, Special Education Programs, Ministry of Education, Israel.
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Member, Psychodrama Co-Therapist Guidance Group, RS Center, Kfar Saba, Central District, Israel.
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Certificate, Child Group Creative-Arts Instruction, A.V.I. Group Guidance Center, Binyamina, Israel.
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Graduate, 1 Year Playback Theatre Professional Training Program, “Spirala” Playback Theatre, Israel.
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Graduate, Beginner and Advanced Courses in Theatre and Acting, S.Samoha Institute of Theatre and Therapy, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Graduate, Group Mediation and Guidance Course, Joined Program by “Kolot BaNegev” Association and Sapir Academic College, Israel.