4/11/25
Spring Cleaning: Clearing Mental Clutter & Managing Anxiety
Wendy Ayala
Now imagine a garden overrun with weeds, littered with debris, and swarming with pests. If left unattended, it becomes chaotic and burdensome.
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3/23/25
When Ramadan Feels Heavy: Navigating Emotional Challenges During the Holy Month
Sumayyah Rawashdeh
The emotional pain that emerges during Ramadan is actually a form of grief. We usually associate grief with death, but grief often comes with any type of loss.
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3/12/25
How to Show Love and Support to Your Spouse During Ramadan
Dr. Sarah Syed
While relationships with community members and family grow stronger, many couples unintentionally neglect nurturing their companionship as spouses during this sacred month.
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3/7/25
Ramadan as a Time of Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations
Sabreen Azhar, Psychotherapist, LMFT
Self-compassion is not a modern psychological construct, but a deeply spiritual practice embedded in Islamic teachings.
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3/7/25
Am I Doing Enough? Balancing Motherhood and Spirituality During Ramadan
Dr. Sarah Syed, Psychologist
As mothers of young children, we naturally want to create a meaningful connection between them and the blessings of Ramadan. This generosity is undoubtedly rewarding, but what happens when we feel like we can’t keep up?
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2/19/25
Cultivating Positive Emotions Before Ramadan
Dr. Samar Harfi (Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
Nurturing positive emotions, though it may seem cliché, is a key factor in enhancing spiritual engagement, allowing us to experience and express our faith more deeply.
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