This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. Educators have the responsibility of meeting the needs of all their students as they experience this anniversary. Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR), an Islamic civil rights organization, usually receives a spike in complaints from students
9/11 Anniversary Response Guide For Parents
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Coping with 9/11 As A Young Adult
On September 11th, 2001, the world mourned the loss of life and destruction. It was also a pivotal moment in the history of Muslims in the U.S. and across the world. As a young adult today, you may not be aware of
It’s Suicide Awareness Month – The FYI’s Suicide Toolkit Update
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Updated Grief Toolkit – Team Share
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9/11 Anniversary Response Guide For Educators
Written by Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Acknowledgments: Mariam Rasheed, MSW; Fatyma Karamoko, B.A. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. The world mourned the loss of life and destruction of that day. It was also a pivotal moment in
9/11 Anniversary Response Guide For Parents
<style=”montserrat;”>Article written by Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Acknowledgments: Mariam Rasheed, MSW; Fatyma Karamoko, B.A. Special thanks to Amina Barhumi for her review of the toolkit. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. The world mourned the loss of life
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This article is authored by Mubeen Qureshi, LMSWOmar, a young professional in his 20s, is helping his mother run errands. He starts noticing a tight sensation in his chest and feels like he has to catch his breath constantly, like
Healing Hatred
The tragic, horrifying event that took an innocent Muslim family in Canada away from their loved ones, left many of us feeling disturbed, confused, anxious, and shocked. When Islamaphobia occurs, we might not know how to cope with what has