Social Media Intern Company Description: The Khalil Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit spiritual wellness center advancing the practice of professional psychology rooted in Islamic principles. Using a holistic approach, our clinic aims to integrate cultural and spiritual competence in traditional psychological methodology. We are working to combat the stigmas surrounding mental health with an […]
Job title Mental Health Therapist / Clinician Reports to Clinical Director (Bay Area) Application Date Open: Nov 27/2017 Closes: Until Filled Job purpose The contractor shall work in the capacity of a mental health therapist offering clinical and preventative intervention services to a predominantly Muslim population, designed to alleviate psychological distress and produce resiliency. Duties […]
Recommended Reading List for Islamically Integrated Psychology Books on Traditional Islamic Psychology from Islamic tradition Al-Razi, A. (2007). Razi’s Traditional Psychology (A.J. Arberry Trans.). Kazi Publications Inc. Al-Balkhi, A. (2013). Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi’s Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of a Ninth Century Physician (M. Badri Trans.). Malaysia: International Institute of Islamic Thought. […]
By Sister Heba el-Haddad ‘Al-Dunya’ is an Arabic word that is very frequently used to describe the temporal world that hosts our lives here on earth. Upon taking a closer look, the word dunya stems from the root word دنو d-w-n or دني d-n-y, which means ‘the nearer’ or ‘the lower.’ This word has been mentioned […]
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By Ahmad Jabir Tarin Throughout life human beings face an array of challenges ranging from family, work, social, spiritual-religious, and other interpersonal stressors. In the midst of the intensity of those challenges a feeling of hopelessness can emerge for many of us. Hopelessness can be described as the overwhelming feeling of dread, gloom and doom where […]
By: Diba Ataie “Where are you from?” I was repeatedly questioned, while traveling. My response was always challenged; an insinuation that I was lying. The person I was interacting with was usually unsatisfied with my answer and this led me to feel irritated. Once I expressed my frustration the empathy grew and others were able […]
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By Dr. Sarah Syed “My kids come first, my family comes first, my job is too busy, I can’t afford it, I don’t have the time.” These are the most common responses heard when someone is recommended to take time for self-care. Many seem to think self-care implies spending money on spa services such as […]
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Exercise and Mental Health: A Brief Introduction to the Impact of Exercise Has On Our Minds By Sabaahath Latifi When we hear terms such as: exercise, gym, or workout, our minds tend to automatically think “thin, size 0, flat tummies, two hours at the gym, etc…” We stress out about how much weight we need […]
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Written By: Hooman Keshavarzi, Licensed Psychotherapist and Adjunct Professor of Psychology Fear is an incredibly powerful emotion. Fear is really what we are referring to when we say the words stress and anxiety. According to emotion theory, fear contains both functional and dysfunctional expressions just like in all other emotions. The functional needs of emotions are […]
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Art Therapy in the Muslim Community By: Jasiah Latifi Art therapy has been proven to be effective in reducing stressors, increasing physical and psychological wellness. For those who are facing fatal illness, art therapy has been utilized to help them cope, psychologically and improve their physiology, “there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in […]
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Social Media Intern – Wanted
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziSocial Media Intern Company Description: The Khalil Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit spiritual wellness center advancing the practice of professional psychology rooted in Islamic principles. Using a holistic approach, our clinic aims to integrate cultural and spiritual competence in traditional psychological methodology. We are working to combat the stigmas surrounding mental health with an […]
Job Posting: Mental Health Therapist (Bay Area)
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziJob title Mental Health Therapist / Clinician Reports to Clinical Director (Bay Area) Application Date Open: Nov 27/2017 Closes: Until Filled Job purpose The contractor shall work in the capacity of a mental health therapist offering clinical and preventative intervention services to a predominantly Muslim population, designed to alleviate psychological distress and produce resiliency. Duties […]
Recommended Reading List for Islamically Integrated Psychology
/2 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziRecommended Reading List for Islamically Integrated Psychology Books on Traditional Islamic Psychology from Islamic tradition Al-Razi, A. (2007). Razi’s Traditional Psychology (A.J. Arberry Trans.). Kazi Publications Inc. Al-Balkhi, A. (2013). Abu Zayd Al-Balkhi’s Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of a Ninth Century Physician (M. Badri Trans.). Malaysia: International Institute of Islamic Thought. […]
The Four Benefits of Cultivating Self-Awareness
/1 Comment/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziBy Sister Heba el-Haddad ‘Al-Dunya’ is an Arabic word that is very frequently used to describe the temporal world that hosts our lives here on earth. Upon taking a closer look, the word dunya stems from the root word دنو d-w-n or دني d-n-y, which means ‘the nearer’ or ‘the lower.’ This word has been mentioned […]
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/1 Comment/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziBy Ahmad Jabir Tarin Throughout life human beings face an array of challenges ranging from family, work, social, spiritual-religious, and other interpersonal stressors. In the midst of the intensity of those challenges a feeling of hopelessness can emerge for many of us. Hopelessness can be described as the overwhelming feeling of dread, gloom and doom where […]
Narrative Therapy: My Muslim Identity and My Allegiance
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziBy: Diba Ataie “Where are you from?” I was repeatedly questioned, while traveling. My response was always challenged; an insinuation that I was lying. The person I was interacting with was usually unsatisfied with my answer and this led me to feel irritated. Once I expressed my frustration the empathy grew and others were able […]
The Importance of Self Care
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziBy Dr. Sarah Syed “My kids come first, my family comes first, my job is too busy, I can’t afford it, I don’t have the time.” These are the most common responses heard when someone is recommended to take time for self-care. Many seem to think self-care implies spending money on spa services such as […]
Exercise and Mental Health: A Brief Introduction to the Impact of Exercise Has On Our Minds
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziExercise and Mental Health: A Brief Introduction to the Impact of Exercise Has On Our Minds By Sabaahath Latifi When we hear terms such as: exercise, gym, or workout, our minds tend to automatically think “thin, size 0, flat tummies, two hours at the gym, etc…” We stress out about how much weight we need […]
San Bernardino & Paris Attacks: The Psychology of Fear and its Influence on Social Behavior.
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziWritten By: Hooman Keshavarzi, Licensed Psychotherapist and Adjunct Professor of Psychology Fear is an incredibly powerful emotion. Fear is really what we are referring to when we say the words stress and anxiety. According to emotion theory, fear contains both functional and dysfunctional expressions just like in all other emotions. The functional needs of emotions are […]
Art Therapy in the Muslim Community
/0 Comments/in News /by Hooman KeshavarziArt Therapy in the Muslim Community By: Jasiah Latifi Art therapy has been proven to be effective in reducing stressors, increasing physical and psychological wellness. For those who are facing fatal illness, art therapy has been utilized to help them cope, psychologically and improve their physiology, “there is evidence that art-based interventions are effective in […]