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Cathy Lawi

Feb 25, 2025, 1:09 AM

Grief, Memory, and the Unfathomable: Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

The Bibas family, and especially Ariel and Kfir Bibas, have been deeply present in our hearts, minds, and social media in recent days. They had already become a powerful symbol after October 7th — objects of our prayers and...

Feb 21, 2025, 6:27 PM

From 1945, to October 7, to February 21: Multilayered Trauma and the Path to Resilience

For Israelis, the events of October 7 were not just an attack—they were an existential shock. They echoed the brutal pogroms of past centuries and revealed the harsh reality of a nation surrounded by enemies. The pervasive feeling is...

About Me

Dr. Cathy Lawi is the CEO and founder of Emotionaid, an organization providing first response to emotional distress. With doctoral and post doctoral degrees in pharmaceutical and cancer research, Dr. Lawi is also a certified trauma therapist.