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I am a social worker in a Children's mental health clinic and I am the head of a unique program named BROSH - a therapeutic intervention program that was developed for families in which one or both parents suffer from mental illness. I am a  PHD student at the Hebrew University School of Social Work. my thesis topic: Life experiences of children with parents coping with mental disabilities. In the Supervion of Prof. Asher Ben-Arieh and Dr. Hanita Kosher   

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
20021                                                   ' Harchavat Hasmacha' certificate for English teaching  
                                                                   certificate, David Yellin college of education,
                                                                   Jerusalem.
                                                                  - English editing certificate, David Yellin college of
                                                                  education, Jerusalem
2017 MA in English literature, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
 Studies towards English teaching certificate for Secondary Schools, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
2009 Certificate of Advanced Study in PECS, Communication through Pictures, The Bundy Method, Wingate Institute
2009 Tour Guide Certificate for Foreign Travel, The University of Haifa
2008 MA (with honors) Special Education, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2003 Teaching Certificate in Sociology for Secondary Schools
2000 BA (with honors) Sociology and Education, The Open University.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019 – CURRENT   English teacher – Mechina, Hadassah Academic College, Jerusalem.
2018  -                   English teacher – Hila  - Hachevra Lematnasim, Jerusalem.
2014 -                     English substitute teacher – 'leyada' Junior and high school, Jerusalem –
                                as part of my studies towards Teaching Certificate in English for
                                Secondary Schools
2013 -                    English teacher – 'Beit chinuch' High school, Jerusalem - as part of
                               my studies towards Teaching Certificate in English for Secondary Schools 

Dr. Keren is a clinical psychologist and supervisor; she recieved her PhD degree in psychology from Bar-Ilan University (2017). Her dissertation focused on adolescents who drop out from school. She also holds a master degree in clinical child psychology from Bar Ilan University and a bachelor degree in psychology and musicology from the Hebrew University.
With extensive experience in therapeutic work, both in the public services and in private clinics, Keren adopts an integrative approach. She incorporates dynamic aspects, systemic perspectives, CBT, and dyadic tools in her work. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and in providing parental guidance.
Additionally, Keren serves as an adjunct lecturer at David Yellin College, teaching second-degree courses in art, music and dance therapy.

Director of the genetic chip laboratory team at the Hadassah University Medical Center. Has a PhD from Tel Aviv University in the field of life sciences, a master's degree from the Hebrew University in the field of plant genetic engineering, and a bachelor's degree from the Hebrew University in agricultural sciences.