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Stuart, a Panamanian-American-Israeli, is a key figure in mental health education and crisis intervention. He co-founded Nafshenu Alenu in 2022 and sits on notable boards like McLean Hospital visitor's board and the Religious Conference Management Association. Active in multiple Israeli mental health initiatives, he has counseled 7,000+ people globally. A certified Mental Health First Aid instructor in the U.S. and Israel, his influence extends to international peer support, especially in Africa. An avid traveler, Stuart has visited 100+ countries, pioneering the concept of travel therapy.

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Reflections of a Restless Mind

  • Forgiveness Isn’t the Finish Line — Redefining What It Means to Heal

    There’s a version of healing the world wants from you — shiny, reconciled, wrapped in a bow called forgiveness. There’s relief in it, not for the person who was hurt, but for everyone watching from the sidelines. It’s the kind of forgiveness that smiles before the grief has landed, that…

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  • Rage Is Not the Enemy — Making Room for Anger in the Healing Process

    There’s a version of healing the world prefers: quiet, gentle, grateful. The kind that smiles politely, forgives quickly, and never raises its voice. The kind that fits neatly into community newsletters and Instagram captions. The kind that’s easier for others to witness — because it doesn’t ask them to sit…

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  • Why Survivors Leave Faith Spaces (And What It Would Take to Stay)

    There’s a moment — subtle, quiet, almost imperceptible — when a person sits in their place of worship and feels their chest tighten instead of soften. It might come during a prayer once filled with comfort. Or in the smile of a leader who no longer feels trustworthy. It might…

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