Stress and Self-Care
There are times when you become stressed out and overwhelmed with everything going on in your life. You are always multi-tasking and playing several roles in your life, maybe including employee, student, parent, caretaker, sibling, child and friend. Experiencing stress is totally normal but very few of us know how to effectively manage it. This […]
Benefits Of Being Mindful
Stop what you are doing and do the following exercise. I promise it won’t take more than a minute and you will learn something about yourself. Sit in a comfortable position in a room where you will not be distracted by sounds. Use a watch or stopwatch to time yourself. Begin timing yourself without looking […]
Online Therapy with Talkspace
Online therapy is a convenient and flexible way to engage in therapy.. It is different from in-person therapy and I have seen many clients benefit and improve through this platform. If you are thinking about going to therapy but feel like you don’t have time or cannot find a therapist in a convenient location then […]
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. […]