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Stocking Stuffers, Halloween Candy, and Sighting the Moon

Tradition plays an essential role in the development of a child’s self-worth. The holiday season can be an excellent opportunity to have conversations with our families – about celebrations, juggling multiple identities, and how to approach it all as a

Sana Ansari December 14, 2022December 22, 2022 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting, Personal Development, Relationship, Youth Read more

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

Believing Survivors: Embodying A Victim-Centered Approach

If  someone comes forward  with allegations of gender-based violence (GBV), one of the first  debates  that  erupts is whether  or not the survivor is lying.  However, we know that research indicates that the likelihood of allegations being false is very

Noha Darwish March 28, 2022 Article Archives, Mental Health, Relationship 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

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

Helping Siblings Communicate Instead Of Fight

Conflict is part of every human relationship, because every relationship has two people with different needs and perspectives. Our job as parents is to teach our children to manage that conflict in ways that bring them closer. On the other

Noha Darwish December 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Article Archives, Children, Family, Relationship, Youth Read more

How To Help A Friend

Have you known someone going through a tough time and wanted to help but didn’t know how? It’s important to learn the warning signs of mental health conditions and how to start a conversation about them. While the first conversation is important,

Noha Darwish December 23, 2021November 29, 2021 Article Archives, Mental Health, Relationship, Uncategorized, Youth 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
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