This article will examine the complex interrelations between psychotherapy and political activism. It will focus on political activism by Israeli and Palestinian psychotherapists. Two major movements will be presented: the first (''Imut'') was founded right after the outbreak of the first Intifada, in 1988. The second, called ''PsychoActive'', started meeting in 2004 and has been active since then. The circumstances for founding the two groups will be discussed as well as their activities and impact. Finally some general theoretical and historical considerations will be addressed.
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