Connecting the Dots

Occupational therapist Dr Dorit Redlich-Amirav has dedicated her career to the intersection of hope and mental health, particularly in conflict zones. Her doctoral dissertation at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, titled 'Experiences of Hope in Mothers of Adult Children with Mental Illness who are Living in Socio-Political Conflict Areas,' highlighted mothers' resilience in challenging circumstances. 'Connecting the Dots: Mothers Weaving Stories of Hope' grew out of that thesis and illuminates the vital role of hope in overcoming adversity, offering a message of resilience and optimism. Dr. Redlich-Amirav teaches about hope at the Department of Occupational Therapy at Tel Aviv University (Israel), the Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center in Tel Aviv, and Ono Academic College in Kiryat Ono. She leads "Hope Up" groups at the Geha Mental Health Centre in Petah Tikvah and initiated the "Naim le-Tikvah" project in Kiryat Ono. She also delivers hope presentations and workshops for practitioners, consumers, and the public. Her leadership in Israel's arm of the multi-country Hope Index project is a testament to her global impact.