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Cristino Chavez Wurzweiler PhD student was interviewed for an article on Bold Journey. Cristino discusses what it means to be resilient in the face of trauma and adversity. The in-depth article covers his childhood, academic and career journey. Read the full interview here »

Yair Berko, LMSW, is the new clinical director of the Jerusalem Therapy Center. Yair has tremendous experience in both clinical practice and the administrative leadership of mental health organizations. Prior to his work at JTC, Yair successfully served as clinical director of therapy centers for…

To fill a critical need for affordable, English-language mental health services in Israel, Wurzweiler, together with Amudim Israel, opened the Jerusalem Therapy Center. View the promotional view for more information. Jerusalem Therapy Center

Dr. Jay Sweifach, Alumni Director, created the Wurzweiler Alumni Newsletter to showcase the esteemed graduates of WSSW. Wurzweiler Alumnus have done exceedingly well within all spheres of the social work profession, and have brought recognition not only to themselves, but to their alma mater. Our…

On February 14, 2024, Wurzweiler students traveled to Albany to participate in NASW-New York State’s Capitol Action Day with funding from the WSSW Political Justice Fellowship Program. As part of the event, the students learned about effective advocacy with other social workers and students from ...