The Program Team
PWP-ISRAEL
Mental health advocates according to British model

Dr. Hadas Shaharabani Sidon
Co-Founder and
Co-Director

Prof. Nurit Yirmiya
Co-Founder and
Co-Director

Ms. Karen Admon-Livny
Director of the "Mifrashei Hoshen" Division at the Mifrasim Institute, The Academic College of
Tel Aviv–Yaffo
Karen Admon-Livny is a licensed social worker (MSW) and an integrative psychotherapist. She currently serves as the Director of the "Mifrashei Hoshen" Division at the Mifrasim Institute, part of the Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo.
In her previous roles, she directed a the Child-Parent Center in Kiryat Malakhi, led the establishment of Couples and Family Therapy Center in the city, and directed the “Holchim Yahad” program – an emotional support initiative for students and parental guidance in Kiryat Malakhi elementary schools.

Dr. Hadas Shaharabani Saidon
Program Director
Dr. Hadas Shaharabani Saidon is a clinical psychologist and certified mediator. She serves as the Academic Director of the PWP-ISRAEL program at the Mifrasim Institute for the Study and Teaching of Psychotherapy, at the Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo.
Throughout her career, she has combined teaching and research in academic settings with clinical work, providing psychotherapy for adults in private practice. Over the years, she has led numerous community and educational initiatives, including programs aimed at reducing violence and enhancing communication skills among children, adults, and communities.

Shaked Alon
Program Coordinator
M.A. student in Pediatric Rehabilitative Neuropsychology at the Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo. Holds a B.A. (double major) in Psychology and Sociology. Facilitates workshops and lectures on mental resilience at “Laga’at BaPita.” In recent years, has taken a leading role in research projects on suicidality among adolescents hospitalized in psychiatric wards, through the Hadassah Ein Kerem Research Fund.

Amit Amidan
Teaching Assistant
M.A. student in Clinical Psychology at Bar-Ilan University. As part of his training, provides therapy at the university’s community clinic and at Shalvata Mental Health Center, and researches the effects of psychoactive substances on neural and psychological processes related to social touch perception. Has experience working with diverse populations in education, emotional support, and rehabilitation.

Nitzan Naor
Movement Therapist (M.A.) and Integrative Psychotherapist
Nitsan Naor Radian (M.A.) is a Dance Movement Therapist, a graduate of the CBT program at the University of Haifa, and is currently deepening her clinical expertise in the Ogen Program for integrative psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and parenting at the Mifrasim Institute for Psychotherapy Research and Teaching.
In her role as a Teaching Assistant in the PWP-ISRAEL training program, Nitsan is responsible for the adaptation and development of curriculum content, as well as the design and evaluation of clinical assessments. She specializes in imparting clinical competencies and providing guidance on the implementation and integration of structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) protocols.

