Melissa Abecassis Email & Phone Number

Stockholm County, Sweden

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Turning Point counselling clinic provide supports for the international community in Sweden with relational therapy, counselling and coaching.

London, England, United Kingdom

Spreading empathy one conversation at a time. ☑️ Co-founder, facilitator and mediator. 🔵 Empathy Dinners host conversations that encourage participants to really listen and empathise with people who have a very different opinion or perspective to their own. The aim is not for them to agree or change the other person's opinion, rather to understand the underlying needs they are trying to meet.Our political climate has become increasingly polarised. Ignoring, attacking or blaming people who do not agree with our opinions has become normal. Too quickly we judge those we disagree with as being stupid, insane or evil. We dehumanise them. We believe we won’t be able to solve the major crises we face globally, unless we make a conscious effort to listen to others and understand diverse perspectives, in order to find common ground and a collective way forward. We also believe that these crises are a reflection of our ways of thinking and relating to each other day to day. In other words, to change the world, we need to change ourselves. We want to create spaces where conversations are rich in diverse perspectives, full of curiosity and we all feel safe to share our opinions respectfully. And contribute to a world where empathy is cool and seeking to understand people we disagree with is normal.

Global

☑️ Facilitator and coach of global online and residential change maker summits. 🔵 We identify and connect young Social innovators on a deeply personal level at retreats around the world to build a community of like-minded individuals.We give time and space for the peer to peer sharing of knowledge, experience, passion and challenges. We cultivate awareness of holistic wellbeing and a focus on social impact.We facilitate the co-creation of new ideas and cross border collaborations.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

☑️ Coach and facilitator of wellbeing programs. Supporting students and school staff with their wellbeing and mental health. Specialise in **Conflict**Mental health**Anxiety/Stress**Mindfulness**Resilience** CURRENTLY Responding to Covid Mental Health Crisis in School 🔵 Hasmonean is a secondary school for girls in north london. Age 12-18

London, United Kingdom

☑️ Coach and facilitator for program participants.🔵 leadership: For women at all stages of their journey who want to bring themselves more fully to their work and lives – LEADING FROM WITHIN |Collective Leadership: For people who want to channel the power of others to lead systemic change – LEADING COLLECTIVE IMPACT

☑️ Lunch and Talk Coordinator - Designing and Curating weekly skill-building sessions for Hub members🔵 Impact Hub is the largest networks focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale — home to the innovators, the dreamers and the entrepreneurs who are creating tangible solutions to the world’s most pressing issues.

Mena

Delivering youth empowerment programs in the MENA region, designed to enhance collaboration and creating impactful projects in their communities.

Tel Aviv, Stockholm And London

Body Empathy is a bout meeting each person where they need to be met. I offer physical body treatments in the Ilan lev method, personal 1 on 1 empathy/guidance sessions, tailer made workshops and mediation. I specialize in collaborative leadership, burn out management and conflict transformation.

Jerusalem

Kids for Peace is an organisation in Jerusalem which offer Palestinian and Israeli youth and families interfaith dialogue, leadership development and nonviolent action.I am leading and facilitating the Parent group from East and West Jerusalem in a one year process to learn how to communicate and bring their authentic selves in non violence. Meeting monthly with parents of Palestinian and Israeli youth in order to establish a relationship and find their common ground.

Jerusalem Area, Israel

Kids for Peace is an organisation in Jerusalem which offer Palestinian and Israeli youth and families interfaith dialogue, leadership development and nonviolent action. I am leading and facilitating the Parent group from East and West Jerusalem in a one year process to learn how to communicate and bring their authentic selves in non violence. Meeting monthly with parents of Palestinian and Israeli youth in order to establish a relationship and find their common ground.

Israel

Empathy Cafe is bringing pop-up events that promote empathic communication. Supporting a growing culture of empathy, connection and support in urban facilities. Inspired by Brene Brown we believe that empathy is the antidote to our shame culture. It is a community project which brings together individuals who are keen to enhance the connection we have to each other in cities. We are currently working on developing programs for the educational system.

Israel/Palestine

EcoME is a centre where Palestinians and Israelis are able to meet and share on common ground. As a project we facilitate opportunities for individuals to hear each other on a human level. Using tools such as Non Violent communication, Dragon Dreaming, Environmental, spiritual and global awareness, we are able to create a safe and held environment. For two years I was part of a team who lead, live and manage EcoME centre and community. I now support remotely as well as frequently visit and support on the ground when needed.

London, United Kingdom

Coordinate the operations for medium scale conferences globally.

Responsible for all operations, logistics and communication with all stakeholders as well as assisting on the production of the conference.

CleanEquity Monaco 2010 - exclusive invitation-only conference that brings together 40-50 of the most emerging cleantech companies from all over the world, presenting to an audience of 300 delegates (Investors, Politicians, Commercial partners, Press ).

Main activities and responsibilities:Dealing with student/applicant queries, decision making on applications for business programs, problem solving and administrative duties.

Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) Events Management (2:1), Event & Marketing

Activities and Societies: Rugby Team 2007Principle subjects/ skills covered: - Contemporary issues in the events management including.

Certificate In Psychodynamic Psychotherapy And Councelling, Counseling Psychology, Tbc

Activities and Societies: Class representative

Che, Psychodynamic Counselling