Speaking at Parenting in the Modern Age
Had a great time co-leading with @maryummm and talking to parents about the issues that our kids are facing today
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Have you been feeling burnt out or stressed by your life or job? Are you a health care provider or caretaker who has been experiencing compassion fatigue lately? Believe me, you are not alone. Many people are feeling this way nowadays when we are constantly being bombarded by the tragedies reported in the news. You […]
Healthy Mind Healthy Body Fair
Just some pics from the Healthy Mind Healthy Body fair at Hillside Islamic Center in collaboration with Muslims Thrive. We had an amazing turnout and a special thanks to all the professionals who volunteered their time to make this a success.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the art of being in the present moment with all of you focus. It has become really hard for us to take pause and reflect on our lives. We forget to check in with our own feelings and emotions and that its when we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed. Mindfulness allows us to be […]
Improving your self esteem
Do you suffer from low self esteem? Do you have negative thoughts about yourself? Do you doubt your ability to do things? It can be really difficult to cope with low self esteem and figure out how to let go of the thoughts and feelings that bring you down. Learn strategies to improve your self […]
How to be more Empathic
Empathy is being able to understand someone’s perspective and the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. It is a skill that needs to be cultivated and taught to others. When we have empathy for others we are able to widen our world view and learn new ideas. Join me as I talk more […]
Conflict Resolution
Having issues communicating with people in your life? Having trouble working through conflicts? Listen in as I share ways to improve your interpersonal relationships and address disagreements as well as how to solve them. It is better to focus on the problem and work towards a resolution rather than cause more damage to your relationships. […]
Gratitude
It important to be grateful for the things in our life and express gratitude. Some people like to start their day off with being thankful for what they have, others write a gratitude journal, some express they gratitude for the people in their lives. No matter how we do it, we all have something to […]
Couples Counseling
I am back from taking a self care break! Hope you are all having a wonderful summer and taking some time off to relax. In this episode I am talking to Stephanie Vigoya, a licensed mental health counselor who works with couples at North Brooklyn Marriage & Family Therapy. She is also Assistant Director of […]
Why you should go to therapy
There are many misconceptions around therapy and who needs it. Everyone can benefit from therapy, not just people who have a mental health diagnosis. I delve into reasons why therapy can be helpful and what you can expect from the process. Please reach out to me with any questions or comments through my Facebook page- […]