The Invisible Wounds After Trauma: Watch the Webinar Replay
- IMFoC
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Trauma does not end when the headlines move on.
After October 7, many people in Israel and Jewish communities around the world have continued to carry invisible wounds: anxiety, sleepless nights, grief, fear, emotional exhaustion, and the lasting impact of collective trauma.
That is why the Israel Magen Fund of Canada hosted “The Invisible Wounds: Resilience and Growth After Trauma,” a special webinar focused on trauma, resilience, mental health, and the possibility of healing after unimaginable events.
This important conversation brought together Dr. Amit Rotem, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at CAMH and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Amir Blumenfeld, pediatric surgeon, former Lieutenant Colonel in the IDF Medical Corps, and Chairman of SAHAR, Israel’s leading online emotional support organization.
The core question was simple but deeply important:
Can people and communities grow, rebuild, and find hope after trauma?
The speakers explained that post-traumatic growth does not mean suffering disappears. It means that, with the right support, people can begin to find meaning, strength, connection, and new possibilities while still carrying pain.
In this webinar, you will learn:
Trauma and growth can coexist. Post-traumatic growth is not the absence of pain. It is the possibility of meaning and personal development in the aftermath of adversity.
Social support is essential to recovery. Family, educators, community groups, and peer support can help people rebuild a sense of safety and resilience.
The impact of October 7 reaches far beyond those directly affected. Dr. Blumenfeld described how collective trauma has affected Israeli society as a whole, including families, first responders, young people, and Jewish communities abroad.
Young people need accessible mental health support. SAHAR’s anonymous, text-based model reaches people who may never call a hotline but will open a chat window when they need help most.
Human connection remains the bridge between trauma and healing. Technology can help identify people in crisis, but every response from SAHAR is provided by a trained human counsellor, not a bot.
Watch the Full Webinar Replay
If you missed the live event, you can now watch the full recording.
What People Said
The conversation was both educational and deeply moving.
Here is what some guests shared following the webinar:
“Thank you to IMFoC and the incredible speakers. This webinar gave me language for feelings I didn’t know how to express.” — R. Steinberg.
“I am so grateful for the work SAHAR is doing. Hearing about real support systems gave me hope during a very difficult time.” — L. Abramov.
“This was one of the most meaningful webinars I’ve attended. Thank you to Dr. Rotem and Dr. Blumenfeld for your honesty and compassion.” — M. Goldfarb
“IMFoC continues to bring important conversations to our community. This session reminded me that healing is possible.” — Dr. D. Rosenblatt.
Why This Matters
Mental health support is now a critical part of IMFoC’s mission.
Alongside medical equipment, emergency response, and search and rescue, we are committed to supporting organizations that care for people during their most difficult moments. Since October 7, this need has become even more urgent.
Invisible wounds deserve visible support.
Watch, Share, and Support
We invite you to watch the webinar, share it with your community, and help us continue supporting mental health and resilience initiatives in Israel.
Click below to donate and help us expand access to trauma care, crisis support, and life-saving mental health services.
