4 Ways To Find More Support When Caring For An Elder Parent/Relative
In this article, you will learn about: How to create a community for your elderly parent/relative Simple tasks you can teach an elder to meet their needs Ways that an elder can be helpful while lessening your load How to take breaks with help from family and friends Sign up here for more resources like […]
3 Tips For A Stronger Relationship With Your Adult Child
In this article, you’ll more about: Why you should shift from correcting to advising your adult children How to give advice so they listen Ways to be a source of support in your child’s life Sign up here for more resources This article was written by Issra Killawi, BA and Tariq Elsaid, MSW candidate. It […]
Pornography & Muslim Youth: Preliminary Research Findings
The latest findings on porn consumption in Muslim American communities.
4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction
This article was written by Shakil Mirza, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. Fareed has struggled with pornography since the age of 13. It began when his middle school friends were exchanging websites he was unfamiliar with. Fareed went home, looked up the websites and stumbled across porn for the first time. His curiosity quickly grew […]
A Quick Guide for Setting Better Goals – And Sticking To Them
This piece is written for our college-aged or young professional audience, but these tips are relevant for anyone looking to set better goals this upcoming year! The feeling of a new year makes us excited to set goals about what we’d like to accomplish next year. It gives us motivation to be and do better […]
Disbelief, Trauma, & Betrayal: 3 Tips To Healing
The Day they will appear before Allah, nothing about them will be hidden from Him. He will ask, “Who does all authority belong to on this Day? To Allah—the One, the Supreme! (Ghafir 40:16) To learn that a trusted friend and community leader has been keeping tabs on you, your loved ones, or your community […]
3 Muslim Mental Health Myths that Might be Holding You Back
When we’re struggling with a mental illness, we sometimes feel alone–often because of the stigma about mental illness in Muslim communities. Sometimes, by the time we do get help, our symptoms have worsened. To address this issue, Khalid Elzamzamy, MD and Sadiq Patel, MSW (researchers at The FYI ) analyzed our Islamic history and tradition […]
How Breaking Stereotypes can Help us Move Forward: A Male Therapist’s Guide to Help Men Heal, by Understanding their Emotions
Omar, a young professional in his 20s, is helping his mother run errands. He starts noticing a tight sensation in his chest and feels like he has to catch his breath constantly, like it’s hard to breathe. At first, he just brushed it off, but it kept happening throughout his day. Unsure of what to […]
Soul Movie Discussion Guide — Part 4: Power of Community; Representation Matters
In the Soul Movie Guide series so far, we have discussed themes about death, purpose of life, our souls, and providing support to those who need it. In the final part of this series, we will be discussing the power of community and mentorship, and that representation matters. This final Part 4 is relevant for […]
Soul Movie Discussion Guide — Part 3: Our Souls and Brains Are Amazing
In part 1 and part 2 of the Soul Movie Guide Series, we discussed how the movie provides insight and discussion points on knowledge about death and afterlife, the purpose of life, and finding meaning in every moment. In Part 3, we will be discussing how amazing our brains and souls are, and providing support […]
Soul Movie Discussion Guide — Part 2: It’s the Journey That Matters
In part 1 of the Soul Movie Guide series, we discussed themes about the blessing of knowing about the afterlife and death as Muslims, pondering on the intensity of death, and working for the life that comes after death. In part 2, we will be discussing the next theme from the movie, which has to do with […]
Soul Movie Discussion Guide — Part 1: The Blessing of Knowing about the Afterlife
If you’re looking to “jazz” up your family movie night with meaningful reflections and teachable moments, the Disney Pixar Soul (2020), has the potential to do just that. Refer to this synopsis for a recap of the movie to help you understand the character references and movie plots with this article. *Please note that the topics and themes in the movie may […]