Events such as the Second Lebanese War prove to be a traumatic event for many children living in the North and many still cope with post traumatic stress syndrome. This is why the ITC implements the Sport Psychology Program here in Kiryat Shmona and the North: the children meet in weekly groups with a psychologist or social worker and topics of discussion range from forms of communication, focus and concentration, problem solving and issues related to stress, pressure and anger. The children not only acquire tools that help them cope with stress, manage anger, control their level of concentration and think positive, they do so in an environment that is first and foremost supportive, relaxed and filled with non-formal, fun messages and concepts for them to lean on. Another primary goal is to provide the children with ways to vent their energies through sport. Many local children view the Israel Tennis Center in Kiryat Shmona as a "home away from home". They are welcome and feel comfortable spending time at the Center every day for many hours, keeping them off the streets and minimizing their involvement in stressful situations. The children know they’ve got friends at the Israel Tennis Center in Kiryat Shmona, who will gladly lend them their ears, their experience and their hearts. We invite you to visit the Israel Tennis Center in Kiryat Shmona. Come and play, meet the childen we serve, receive sight-seeing tips from our staff and experience the excitement we feel every day. Join us!