Tel-Hai Magazine 2023-2024

Dr. Moshe Farchi is the driving force be hind the innovative Stress, Trauma and Resilience Studies track at Tel-Hai Col lege. As the Head of the Department of Social Work, he has pioneered this spe cialized program to train future social workers in providing professional and skilled psychosocial support during crisis, emergency, and disaster situations. Dr. Farchi is a renowned expert in the field of acute trauma, emergency mental health intervention, and psychological first aid (PFA). He has developed the Six Cs model, a set of guidelines for imme diate interventions during the acute phase of trauma. Dr. Farchi holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Home Front Command of the IDF, where he is responsible for planning and implementing PFA inter vention protocols across IDF units. He has led trauma relief efforts during sig nificant events, such as Operation Cast Lead, Operation Pillar of Defense, Op eration Protective Edge, and more. Since the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, he has also served as a Senior Mental Health Advisor for the Israeli Ministry of Health. Dr. Farchi currently serves as the President of the International Center for Functional Resilience and serves on the national Board of Social Work within the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs. In addition to his national contributions, Dr. Farchi has headed several humani tarian psychosocial delegations to Sri Dr. Moshe Farchi Head of the Department of Social Work, Founder of the Stress, Trauma and Resilience Studies Track

work varied from immediate assistance to the patients’ families, working with the health authorities, or training others to provide PFA to families and, occasionally, to medical personnel. Staffing hotlines: NATAL – Israel Trauma and Resiliency Center and other hotlines were swamped with calls from both civilians and soldiers and needed help in providing service around the clock. In addition to staff ing existing hotlines, new lines were opened, supervised by professionals from Tel-Hai College. Looking towards the future with hope As the war continues to unfold, the rel evance and effectiveness of the Six Cs model developed by Dr. Moshe Farchi has become even more apparent. This simple, yet powerful framework for pro viding Psychological First Aid has been rapidly adopted and implemented across Israel - from the military and emergency services to local communi ties. The model's accessibility and effi ciency have enabled it to reach and em power tens of thousands of Israelis, enhancing individual and collective re silience during this immensely challeng ing time. Students and graduates of Tel-Hai's Stress, Trauma and Resilience track have played a pivotal role in bringing the Six Cs model to life, volunteering

tirelessly to train civilians, soldiers, and community leaders in its application. Under the leadership of Dr. Farchi and the dedicated faculty members of the Social Work Department, these future social workers have been at the forefront of restoring Israel's resilience, whether through hotline support, educational initiatives, or direct psychosocial inter ventions. As the nation looks to the future and to the rebuilding of the north, we take heart in knowing that this cadre of skilled and compassionate professionals will continue to be a source of strength and hope for all Israelis affected by the war. Through their dedication, and the far-reaching impact of the Six Cs mod el, the people of Israel can look ahead with greater confidence in their ability to overcome this crisis and emerge even stronger than before.

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