Professor of Developmental Psychology and a Clinical psychologist Head of The Center for the Study of Spirituality A
multi-university center based at the University of Haifa
Previous Academic and Professional Appointments Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Haifa (2006-2012) Head of Pedagogical Affairs, Ministry of Education Israel (2012-2013) (the highest national authority on curriculum and pedagogy)
Research Interests Attachment, caring, parents-children relationships, transition to adulthood , Spiritual Development, search for meaning
Current Projects and Initiatives Teaching with the Heart and Mind A translational research project with five principal investigators from the University of Haifa and Bar Ilan University Funded by Israel Science Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Education as a center of excellence dedicated to study the Incorporation of 21st Century Skills in Elementary Schools A MOOC (Massive Online Open Course): Yes We Care- Creating a Benevolent Culture in Education (A collaboration of four academic institutions) Jewish Psychotherapy A pioneering study on integrating spirituality in psychotherapy Funded by the John Templeton Foundation and the participation and direction of Brigham Young University MA Specialization in Integrative Psychotherapy Mind-Body-Spirit The first academic graduate program in Israel that integrates mind, body and spirit in psychotherapy. (Mayseless is the initiator of the specialization and its head)
Organization of Conferences (in collaboration with others) The Israeli Conference on Contemporary Spiritualities now at its 9th year (started 2009) Contemplative Pedagogy The first Israeli conference dedicated to Contemplative Education (2018) Gates to Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Counselling (2019)
Additional Information Ouri Mayseless Web site האתר לזכרו של אורי מייזלסThe Caring Motivation: An integrated theory A new authored Book published by Oxford University Press! (New Window) Parenting Representations: Theory, Research and Clinical Implications (New Window). An edited book published by Cambridge University Press View Book's dedication (New Window) Spirituality The Israeli Conferences for the Study of Contemporary Spiritualities (New Window) General Select Publications on Spirituality My Writings On Spirituality
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