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
Updated Grief Toolkit – Team Share
Grief is a natural response to a loss of any kind, whether it’s the death of a loved one or the loss of a job or friendship. Being able to grieve properly with support is the best way to move through
How To Help Someone Who’s Grieving
When someone you care about is grieving after a loss, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. The bereaved struggle with many intense and painful emotions, including depression, anger, guilt, and profound sadness. Often, they also
“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
Resources For Suicide Prevention And Intervention
Not many Muslims know how to address the issue of suicide when they are faced with it. It is often hard to know where to turn for help. These resources can make it easier to know what to do and
Here Are Resources For Suicide Prevention, Coping With Grief And Seeking Professional Help
With the recent tragedy that occurred in our community, many of us may be reeling with shock, grief, and sadness. The FYI is here for you— we have resources specifically to help the Muslim community deal with suicide, grief, and
Supporting someone who has had a miscarriage
Many women and couples feel isolated and alone in their grief after losing a baby. Some may feel that, somehow, they aren’t allowed to grieve, perhaps because they miscarried early or never met their baby. Nothing should stop anyone from
Divorce: A Webinar on Stigma, Trends, & The Latest Research
A conversation with Rafee Al-Mansur, a Marriage and Family Therapist in Residence, Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and Madiha Tahseen of The Family and Youth Institute about divorce in our American Muslim communities. In this webinar you’ll learn about the counseling trends and mental health needs from Rafee Al-Mansur, Dalia Mogahed will discuss the stigma and perception, and what is needed to shift the conversation to support rather than speculation. Dr. Tahseen will outline available resources in the toolkit and discuss findings from Divorce Needs Assessment The FYI did in preparation for the publication of the Divorce Support Toolkit.
Divorce: From Stigma to Support

By Romiesa Ahmed, B.A., and Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Have you heard of the saying, if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If a divorce happens, and we shove
Covid 19 Isolation: Tips for Reaching Out to Friends Experiencing Domestic Abuse
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