Posts tagged Islamophobia
Ramadan, Gaza, Islamophobia, and Mental Health

On March 14th, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Chef Zana of South Africa on her Ramadaan Around the World show, about the psychological impact of the genocide in Gaza, covering vicarious traumatization, survivor's guilt, compassion fatigue, and PTSD, including how to mitigate the symptoms. We discussed the rise of Islamophobia in the US, as well as concrete steps we can take to support Palestinians in crisis.

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How to Emotionally Support One’s Family During The Current Political Climate

As events continue to unfold and Trump issues Executive Orders and restructures the government, a sense of fear and hopelessness in marginalized communities continues to grow.  Without a doubt, those most vulnerable right now are children, who may not fully understand the nuances of current political events, but are keenly perceptive of the emotional climate within their households, schools, and communities. The following are some tips for how parents can support their children...

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