Our support programs provide comprehensive psycho-social services that help individuals navigate the emotional and psychological challenges associated with blindness and visual impairments. Through personalized therapy, counseling, and community support, we empower our students and their families to overcome obstacles, build confidence, and develop the skills necessary to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Our team of specialists, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, offers a holistic approach to mental and emotional health. By addressing the unique emotional and social challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals, we ensure that every person receives tailored support that enhances their well-being and integration into society.
Psycho-Social Services
Our psycho-social services focus on helping students develop emotional strength, social adaptability, and interpersonal skills. These services address psychological growth and help students engage meaningfully with their communities. A team of medical and mental health professionals works closely with students, offering psychodynamic therapy, case management, and personalized support.
Families and caregivers also receive counseling and guidance, ensuring that they have the tools needed to support their loved ones through various life transitions. By providing emotional reinforcement and practical coping strategies, our psycho-social services help students navigate social interactions, adjust to challenges, and build strong personal relationships.
Matar – The Psychotherapy Center at the Jerusalem Institute for the Blind
The Matar Psychotherapy Center is a dedicated therapy hub offering comprehensive mental health support for individuals and families affected by visual impairment. This center provides counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and parents, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany blindness or special needs.
The goal of Matar is to help individuals fully realize their emotional and functional potential, while embracing their unique abilities, strengths, and identity. The center offers a safe and accessible space where individuals can address personal struggles, improve emotional regulation, and enhance communication skills.
Treatments at Matar focus on: Managing distress, anxiety, and emotional regulation difficulties, supporting individuals through crisis, life transitions, and behavioral challenges, improving interpersonal relationships and social adaptation, and developing coping strategies for present and future challenges.
By offering personalized emotional support, Matar ensures that students and their families receive professional guidance tailored to their needs, helping them navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
Multi-Sensory Room
A controlled, immersive space designed to stimulate all the senses in a safe and calming environment. It allows individuals to explore their surroundings through touch, sound, and visual stimuli, fostering a unique connection between the patient and therapist.
Designed for children and adults with blindness, visual impairments, and the general population, the room features sound-producing objects, tactile surfaces, and interactive elements that enhance balance, coordination, and sensory awareness.
With soft textures, temperature variations, vibrations, and interactive tools, the Snoezelen room provides a therapeutic space for relaxation, exploration, and sensory development.
About Our Programs
The Jewish Institute for the Blind provides a wealth of programs and services adapted to suit the needs, interests, and capabilities of children and adults in the Blind and Visually Impaired community. These programs help guide students as they forge their own paths toward independence through education, rehabilitation, health, social welfare, and a caring, knowledgeable staff.
