2025 Shia Muslim Mental Health Conference: Full Schedule

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9:30am PDT

Bridging Worlds: Transforming Therapy Through Cultural Understanding

Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am PDT

This session will focus on creating an interactive space in which participants can explore their own cultural biases, gain knowledge addressing cultural competence from an Islamic perspective including application of cultural competent techniques to relevant case studies within the Shia community. This session will highlight tailored interventions and practical strategies to foster healing. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own expertise in navigating culturally diverse cases.

Speakers

Nourelhouda Jouni

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Nourelhouda Jouni is a licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and masters degree in Rehabilitation counseling from Wayne state University. She works with children and adults to offer a safe and sacred space for them to explore their sufferings... Read More →

Dr. Betool Ridha

Farah Alkhafaf

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Farah Alkhafaf is a School Psychologist, she graduated from the University of Dayton. Her interests include Special Education, Trauma, Acculturative Stress, Positive Psychology, and Educational Leadership. She specifically specializes in serving students in the areas of academics... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am PDT
The Elite Hall, Atrium Building 835 Mason Street, Dearborn, MI, USA

Session

11:30am PDT

Together for Tomorrow: Empowering Families to Support Youth Well-Being

Saturday April 19, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT

The Elite Hall, Atrium Building

Speakers

Shaykh Ahmad Modarres

Sheikh Ahmad Modarres studied at the Hawza of Mashhad & Qom, where he dedicated over a decade to studying Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy, and theology. He also holds a degree in Philosophy and Theology as well as a degree in Psychology from California State University. As the resident... Read More →

Ahmed Almusawi

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Ahmed Almusawi is a mental health counselor who has previously worked with children, both in schools and in a clinic environment. He also currently provides therapy to individuals ranging in age from late teenage years to adults of all ages. He specializes in working with clients... Read More →

Anisa Diab

Anisa Diab is a faith-based mental health counselor and national certified counselor. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Salisbury University and her Master’s degree in community counseling from The University of Scranton. She previously worked as a clinical therapist... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm PDT
The Elite Hall, Atrium Building 835 Mason Street, Dearborn, MI, USA

Session

3:00pm PDT

Navigating the Heart: Mental Well-being and Marital Harmony in Shia Muslim Families

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

The Elite Hall, Atrium Building

This interactive workshop explores the intersection of faith, mental well-being, and marital harmony within Shia Muslim families. Through insights from Islamic teachings, mental health research, and practical community-based strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate marital challenges while fostering emotional and spiritual well-being.

Speakers

Dr. Seyed Hadi Yassin

Dr. Seyed Hadi Yassin is a Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), specializing in children, parenting, and relationships. He has a Master’s in Child Development (MA) and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD). His focus has been on working with children... Read More →

Berak Hussain

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Berak Hussain is a Registered Psychotherapist with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Educational Counseling from the University of Ottawa. She is a passionate public speaker in Muslim Mental Health, Social Justice, Islamic and Women issues and poetry. She has also developed and... Read More →

Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
The Elite Hall, Atrium Building 835 Mason Street, Dearborn, MI, USA

Session

2025 Shia Muslim Mental Health Conference

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