Are you “Shoulding” yourself ?
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh, This past week, I had been feeling quite tired, so tired that I took a very long nap right in the middle of…
Tawakul and Relief from 30 Years of Anxiety
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh. One weekend, my family and I attended an Eid party at Galaxyland. This is a picture of me on the Ferris wheel. You…
What is Sabr?
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh. I have been a psychologist for 13 years and since I started providing Islamic therapy rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah, I have…
Hope as a way to overcome anxiety
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh. I had been feeling a bit defeated about not having woken up as early as I wanted to this morning for Tahajjud. I…
Qadr and relief from anxiety
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh. In secular psychology, we often discuss the concept of the “circle of control.” Whatever lies inside this circle represents what we can influence, such as…
Is perfectionnism getting in your way ?
As Salaam Aleykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh. Do you ever feel pressure to do things perfectly? Do you ever feel like if you can’t do something consistently, it almost doesn’t…
Taqwa and relief from anxiety
As Salaam Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatouh, Many people grow up being told that Allah (SWT) is always watching them and that they should fear Him. In my work with…
