When tiny hands shape big emotions: Play therapy in Hebron

In the ancient streets of Hebron’s Old City, our youngest residents are finding healing through their fingertips. This week, children aged 5-8 participated in specialized psychosocial support sessions using dough and sand play therapy.

Through these tactile materials, children express fears they cannot yet put into words—processing the impacts of violence and movement restrictions they face daily. Each creation becomes a safe container for their emotions, allowing them to shape their experiences into something they can understand and control.

These evidence-based interventions are part of Blossom Hill’s commitment to supporting children in conflict zones. Because every child deserves tools to process trauma, regardless of circumstances.