Our Team

Miri Bar-Halpern

Director of Trauma Services & Training

Dr. Bar-Halpern is a lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services at the Boston Child Study Center, serves as the Director of Trauma Services & Training at Parents for Peace. A published author, speaker, and consultant to digital mental health companies, she specializes in trauma treatment through evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families with complex psychiatric needs. Her publications, including Becoming a Superhero: A Book for Children Who Have Been Exposed to Trauma, and her national and international training seminars highlight her dedication to trauma-informed care. Dr. Bar-Halpern’s culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach makes her a pivotal resource for building resilience and supporting recovery from radicalization risks in youth.