Shilat
Haim-Nachum

Dr. Shilat Haim-Nachum is a trauma researcher, investigating the role different mechanisms play in psychopathological development following childhood trauma. Shilat’s work primarily examines negative self and public perceptions related to childhood traumatic experiences of abuse and neglect, such as shame, self-blame, and stigma. Her research aims to develop new cost- effective interventions to reduce trauma-related negative perceptions and increase openness to treatment among survivors of childhood trauma from diverse cultures.

Shilat’s research aims to develop new cost-effective interventions to reduce trauma-related negative perceptions and increase openness to treatment among survivors of childhood trauma from diverse cultures.

Shilat received a BA in educational counselling and English literature and a PhD from Bar-Ilan University as an Azrieli Graduate Studies Fellow. She was a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry. Shilat was born in Yavne and currently resides in Rehovot. She has been involved in volunteering with various trauma-exposed populations, including firefighters, veterans, and individuals with special needs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and travelling.