Avidan Milevsky, at The Blogs

Feb 2, 2021, 4:16 PM

Introducing the Aliyah Risk Calculator: Assess Your Family’s Fit for Aliyah

As a relatively new immigrant to Israel myself, and as a psychologist working with families of immigrants, I am often asked about the risks involved in making Aliyah, especially with children, and what can be done to maximize immigration...

Oct 27, 2020, 12:01 PM

Abraham and the Secret to Successful Aliyah

This weekend we read in the weekly Torah portion about the quintessential immigrants to Israel, Abraham and Sarah. Their Aliyah story has served as a model and inspiration to millions of immigrants to Israel throughout the generations. Beyond the...

Oct 14, 2020, 12:20 PM

Hey, Teacher, leave them kids alone

In my previous post, I discussed the importance of parents focusing on the psychological well-being of their children during this tumultuous coronavirus era, instead of stressing about school and distance learning. Judging by the responses I received and continuously...

Sep 8, 2020, 12:40 AM

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Why school is not important now

What's more important than education? Addressing the mental health upheaval created by this pandemic and tending to children's basic needs

May 12, 2020, 11:38 PM

The Dangers of Fake Psychologists

A few months ago, I was contacted by a young lady on the brink of a psychological breakdown. She was seeking immediate treatment. During our initial meetings it became evident that she had been to therapy over the past...

About Me

Dr. Avidan Milevsky is a psychologist, researcher, lecturer and author. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ariel University in Israel and a psychologist in Bet Shemesh and at Wellspring Counseling in Towson, Maryland. He authored 6 books including “Sibling relationships in childhood and adolescence: Predictors and outcomes” published by Columbia University Press. Dr. Milevsky has lectured to audiences in the US, Canada, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. He has been interviewed by national media about his work including stories in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Associated Press, Real Simple, and Allure Magazine. He has been a guest expert on TV and radio including an appearance on Public Radio International's "The Takeaway."