Sea Therapy Offers Solace to Soldiers and Survivors
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The "Shoverim Galim" association provides therapeutic support, particularly through sea activities, for individuals affected by the "Swords of Iron" war and other security incidents. Nova party survivor Nitzan Sinvani and critically wounded reservist Alon Hindi shared how the sea helped them overcome trauma and reduce their reliance on medication. Social worker Meitar Yechiali noted that the sea aids in recovery from trauma, contrasting it with destructive coping mechanisms.
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- "Shoverim Galim" association aids those affected by "Swords of Iron" war through sea therapy.
- Nova survivor Nitzan Sinvani found confidence and peace through sea activities.
- Reservist Alon Hindi reduced medication after finding solace in the sea.
- The sea helps trauma survivors "return to life," according to a social worker.
- The organization focuses on addressing widespread distress following the "Swords of Iron" war.
The "Shoverim Galim" (Breaking Waves) association was established to aid and rehabilitate military personnel and others suffering from psychological distress following the "Swords of Iron" war and other security events. The organization focuses on addressing the severe distress prevalent in society after the "Swords of Iron" war.
Nitzan Sinvani, a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre, described her initial struggles, including severe nightmares and fear of sleep, after experiencing multiple near-death encounters during the attack. She found that the sea helped her regain confidence and feel believed in, stating, "A place that does you good, you don't leave."
Alon Hindi, a reservist who was critically wounded in Gaza, underwent 21 surgeries after being severely injured in an incident in Khan Younis. He transitioned from being highly independent to requiring full-time care. After a year and a half, he joined "Shoverim Galim." He described the sea as a source of peace and a respite from the chaos, comparing the experience to being in his mother's womb. Hindi noted that the sea helped him reduce his medication dosage, calling it "a kind of medicine."
Meitar Yechiali, a social worker and instructor at ICA, explained that after trauma, individuals often describe a feeling of "internal death." This can lead to destructive behaviors like substance abuse or dangerous driving. Yechiali stated that the sea helps people "return to life."
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