Join ISRA Mother’s Group in an 8 week course in Mental Health Matters for Muslim Women and hear from mental health professionals.
Discuss ways in changing cultural perceptions and stigma around mental health in our community. Benefit from the spiritual equilibrium Islam brings to ourselves and our relationship with The Creator.
Speakers and Course Outline
- 28 July- Fathima Essop
Course Introduction & Outline. Investing in your mental health & emotional wellbeing
- Hanan Dover
Islam & Psychology; addressing some of the religious and cultural stigmas on mental health
- 4 August – Deniz Dagli
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
- 11 August – Nasreen Hanifi
Dealing with our past and the healing process.
- 18 August – Fatma Durdu
Common mental health concerns faced by women
- 25 August – Hana Zarour
Domestic violence; impact on women and children and getting help.
- 1 September – Hanan Dover
Addictions, stages, connection to mental health and impact.
- 8 September – Ronya Naboulsi
Protective factors that Islam offers for mental health and wellbeing.
Upcoming session;
- 15 September – Deniz Dagli
Personality and mood disorders.
Resources and refreshments will be provided weekly.
Childcare ($15 per day) or mother’s room options available upon registration.
For individual sessions ($15) or childcare confirmation, please email nzohbi@isra.org.au for confirmation or late bookings.
Please note: Online option will be streamed live and no recordings will be available after the event.