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5 Things Muslim Therapists Wish You Knew About Children and Domestic Abuse

“If they aren’t getting physically hurt, your kids will be fine. Children forget these things easily. It’s you and your husband who are having problems, and you’ll work it out. You need to be patient, for the sake of the

Sana Ansari October 27, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Relationship, Uncategorized Read more

“Only 11% of youth were comfortable asking for support…”

As a researcher at The Family and Youth Institute, we embarked on a year-long project about understanding porn use within the Muslim community and creating research-backed resources. Check out the video for more information!

Sana Ansari September 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health, Porn Addiction Resources, Relationship Read more

Silent Struggles: Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth – The FYI’s Porn Report

Our latest research shows us that Muslim youth are struggling with pornography. And even though they care about their religion, this is not enough to prevent them from watching it. So, why ARE they watching? What support do they need

Sana Ansari August 2, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Porn Addiction Resources, Relationship, Youth Read more

P2P Release Day!

Drumroll, please… 🥁 The Prepare to Pair course is officially open for registration! After many days of writing, filming, designing, and refining, The Family and Youth Institute is super excited to offer its first marriage prep course for the Muslim

Sana Ansari February 14, 2022December 23, 2022 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction

3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction

Check out this article to learn more about: Porn is highly addictive and very accessible. Stigma makes it hard to get help. With support, recovery is possible. Sign Up For Our Mailing List This article was written by Shakil Mirza*,

Farah El-Jayyousi January 28, 2022January 10, 2023 Article Archives, Marriage, Mental Health, Personal Development, Porn Addiction Resources Read more

4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction

4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction

This article was written by Shakil Mirza, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. Fareed has struggled with pornography since the age of 13. It began when his middle school friends were exchanging websites he was unfamiliar with. Fareed went home, looked up

Farah El-Jayyousi January 5, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Porn Addiction Resources, Relationship Read more

8 Relationship Tips Couples Therapists Are Giving All The Time Right Now

To be fair, not all couples are having a rough go of it. Vagdevi Meunier, Psy.D., master trainer for the Gottman Institute and licensed clinical psychologist at the Center for Relationships in Austin, tells SELF that the stress of the pandemic has actually

Noha Darwish December 3, 2021November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Divorce, Marriage, Relationship Read more

When To Call It Quits On Your Relationship

Being in relationship limbo is hard. For most of us, ultimately untenable. It’s understandable to want to bale when you and your partner are always fighting over seemingly insignificant issues, like what to have for dinner or where to park

Noha Darwish November 22, 2021 Article Archives, Divorce, Marriage, Relationship Read more

How To Make Your Marriage Last

Is happily ever after an illusion? What are some elements of a happy, healthy marriage? In this episode, Dr. Sameera Ahmed, founder of The Family and Youth Institute, discusses how to navigate your way toward a stronger marriage, challenges that

Noha Darwish October 12, 2021 Article Archives, Divorce, Marriage, Relationship Read more

“Not in our community”: What Domestic Violence Looks Like and How to Get Help

“Not in our community”: What Domestic Violence Looks Like and How to Get Help

Not in Our Community: What Domestic Violence Looks Like and How to Get Help

FYI_Admin October 7, 2021October 27, 2022 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Relationship Read more
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