This is a channel containing videos featuring Sr. Heather Laird. It contains videos discussing mental health topics for the Muslim community. The videos are useful for both parents and youth. Check it out here: http://therapycable.com/1955.html The accompanying website for the channel is: https://nafshealertherapy.wordpress.com/ Some videos are: http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/seeking-a-therapist-what-you-need-to-know.html http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/women-s-sexual-equality-and-equity.html http://therapycable.com/social-issues-videos/sexual-assault-awareness.html http://therapycable.com/spirituality-videos/spirituality-and-mental-wellbeing.html
I feel like as an 18-year-old female I’m really struggling with building a connection with Allah. Many people say that they feel something in salah or in sujood. But I don’t feel anything at all, and this hasn’t just started recently, it’s been happening for a while now. Even when I read Quran, I know ... Read More
As-salamu alaykum everyone, I find myself in a place of gratitude for the progress I’ve made in my journey towards healing and recovery, yet I can’t shake this persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. Despite knowing that I’ve been putting in more effort and making positive changes compared to before, I still feel far from content and ... Read More
Assalamu Alaikum,I’m reaching out here seeking guidance and support from the Stones to Bridges of Islamic Psychology. For years, I’ve been battling the aftermath of abuse, trauma, and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Only recently have I come to fully understand the extent of these struggles in my life. During moments of turmoil, I instinctively ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14 female. Im sorry if I’m bothering you by sending letters daily, if you’re bothered Please tell me so that I can stay away from asking all the time. Actually I bottle my emotions up. I got none to express it but allah Like Ibrahim [alaihi salam] . I only had a notebook ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More
salam, this is a long shot but i find myself desperate so i decided to reach out here. i have severe ocd related to religion/ritual impurity and i would really like to be able to connect to a trusted muslim scholar to help clear up some of my doubts and uncertainties about certain islamic laws ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Assalamualaikum. Hope you are well. I am 25 years old. I have one older sister and one younger brother. From the get go, I’ve always felt out of place in my home. Like I don’t belong here. I never had a close relationship to either of my parents. My mom has always seen ... Read More
I’m a 19-year-old female recently for 3 months I’ve been struggling with constant Thoughts about my death thinking it may, be a sign from Allah now I get extreme anxiety and panic attacks… It disrupts my daily life and it’s really bothering me I need help Response from “Fatima Counselor”: Salaam dear sister, firstly I ... Read More
I am a college student, a 20 y.o girl. I come from a religious family. I am the second daughter of five siblings. I have some problems with my mood and I have felt sad easily since about 5 years ago. but as I get older I think my feeling problem gets worse. last month ... Read More
