Israeli College Launches Internationally Certified NLP Therapy Courses Tailored for Religious Sector
Tavuna College has opened registration for its flagship NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and guided imagery courses, specially adapted for the religious community by integrating Hasidic teachings and Rabbi Kook's philosophy. For the first time, alongside the traditional evening in-person course in Jerusalem, a new morning online course via Zoom will be available, enabling students across Israel and worldwide to participate.
The religious and national-religious sectors in Israel have recently undergone a significant transformation in therapeutic and personal development fields, with NLP and guided imagery becoming essential tools for rabbis, educators, social workers, and therapists. Rabbi Yogev Simchon, an NLP trainer and chair of the Israeli NLP Ethics Committee, leads this initiative. He is also ordained and holds a master's degree in law.
Rabbi Simchon highlighted the growing institutional recognition of NLP, noting its official approval by the Ministry of Education, health maintenance organizations including Maccabi, and its use in treating reservists coping with combat experiences. He emphasized that NLP is now seen as a practical, life-saving therapeutic method widely accepted in Israel's educational and therapeutic systems.
The training program aims not only to teach NLP but to certify therapists at the highest professional level, enabling graduates to open successful clinics immediately. This year, students will receive triple certification from the Israeli NLP Association, the American NLP Council, and the global umbrella organization Global NLP, granting internationally recognized credentials.
The course offers more than professional skills; it provides a profound personal transformation experience. Students undergo deep processes improving self-confidence, emotional regulation, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Rabbi Simchon stressed the importance of experiencing the method personally before guiding others.
A unique feature of the program is its deep integration of Jewish spirituality, including Hasidic texts and Rabbi Kook's teachings, connecting modern psychological science with Torah values. This approach creates powerful, authentic therapy aligned with religious life.
Responding to high demand nationwide, the new online morning course complements the Jerusalem evening sessions, making the program accessible to educators, parents, Torah scholars, and therapists who cannot travel. The courses are recognized for sabbatical year credits for educators and are tax-deductible for business owners, with partial reimbursements available for reservists.
Registration is currently open with limited spots to maintain personalized attention and high-quality practice. The program invites those seeking to lead life-changing processes and acquire a soulful, internationally accredited therapeutic profession to join.
