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moonlightsapphic · 2 years

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Y'all aren't ready for this storytime.

So in 9th grade, one of the loudest girls in our class fixated on making me her latest project. At the time, I was still learning to cope with (undiagnosed) selective mutism and was the weirdo in the class. S thought I was chill, and I just needed to socialise a little more: interact, take pictures with people, wear makeup.

As the months passed, we became really close. S was a bit of a disaster: Her family wasn't the most stable, and neither was her mental health. She was conventionally very pretty—curvy with silky waves dyed caramel, sharp facial features and confident poisture. She was a bit outspoken and active for the liking of most guys in our conservative south Asian small town, but just pretty and charismatic and elusive and ✨ deep ✨ enough (even as a teen) for men to overlook that and try to slide into her dms and such. S spent her teen years jumping from toxic relationship to toxic relationship—fortunately with people our own age only.

She was just the type to reel in my chronic empath, neurodivergent ass as well. I loved pleasing S, impressing her, hanging out with her, being vulnerable together, comforting her. She was one of the only people that could keep up with my hyperactive texting, and despite our big differences, we had enough common interests to have something to talk about nearly 24/7.

(Looking back, I can definitely see some neurodivergent traits in her as well.)

When I was deeply crushing on this dumb dude that I thought was the coolest because he played guitar, was good at math and expressed feelings™️ well, I was pretty private about it. S literally emotionally coaxed me into telling her the truth. We were up late texting; she was—unsurprisingly—pretty down and I was keeping her company. She asked, “You know, I consider you to be my closest friend, though I don‘t say it a lot ... Will you tell me the truth? Do you like him?” If I‘d read that in a book, I'd be sure there was some romantic tension between these two characters.

When I had my first weirdly-sexual gay dream at seventeen, I was alone in her room with S later that day and hyperventilating. I was already in a very monogamous (and boring, in restrospect) relationship with that same dude and very happy about it, but that moment truly was the first step in my bi awakening. (It was probably inspired by some of my favourite public figures of the time, like dodie, coming out and talking extensively about it.)

I distinctly remember this one night when my boyfriend (spoiler alert: he’s trash) had been mean and made me cry. I was scared he would break up with me in the morning over this one tiny little mistake I’d made. S stayed up with me all night, and by daybreak I felt a flicker of feelings deep inside, of possibilities.

Unfortunately, as we neared 12th grade graduation, S began to get more conservative. She started to put her religious beliefs above any and all personal principles she once had. Ergo, queer people are sinners and also women should cover up and listen to men plus the country should become a fully "Islamic state" and get rid of all other religious minorities to achieve doubtless true utopia.

Uhhh … yeah.

Incidentally, she seemed unworried about following the same rules herself—her “faith” really shone when she was telling other people what to do, or being bigoted against a certain (religious, racial, ethnic, queer, et cetera) minority group she herself didn’t identify with. It was really just an excuse to feed her ego, perhaps a coping mechanism even, and it was hypocritical.

Let me make it clear here that the beliefs she kept citing are mainly a very specific set of interpretations of Islamic scripture that’ve come to be widely taught in our region at this moment in time. They by no means reflect the beliefs of all Muslims (and, in this case, were very informed by the bigotry of the cis-heterosexual, perverted, greedy old men who historically created these rules to maintain their power). S here absolutely is not a representation of the lifestyle and disposition of every practicing Muslim person.

ANYWAY, she began to make remarks about me posting LGBTQ+ positivity content on my social media, or feminism of the brand she didn't like. In my conflicts with shitty dudes from school, she would only support me if her ~ beliefs ~ allowed it. Additionally, she’d always been pretty emotionally volatile, but it had gotten worse since graduating school—She would get mad or upset with me now for being absent, insensitive, et cetera, asking for reassurance but in intense defensive attack mode. It was behaviour I never encountered from any other platonic friend.

As you can see, S wasn't very good at maintaining boundaries, or being open to other points of view. Her negative approach to many things in life often rubbed off on me as well.

With time and growth I found more friends who were like-minded to myself, whom I didn't have to tiptoe around lest I offend them or set them off, who were far more loyal to me. I’m a sensitive person—and I found a warmer community, much better for my mental health. So in our twenties, S and I organically drifted apart.

When I (finally!) dumped my shitty boyfriend (he’d turned extremely sour over time because he hated that I’d grown a backbone), and began happily dating a woman that I was very much in love with at the end of the year, I realised that having friends who support my queer identity is non-negotiable to me now. Just interacting with the queerphobes from grade school hugely triggered me, and I decided I no longer needed to carefully maintain niceties with them.

And it would all have ended there, except S wasn’t having it. We had drifted apart a while ago, but as soon as she saw that I was posting a bunch of pictures with my girlfriend, she began spreading rumours trying to out the both of us.

(Mind you, we weren’t out to anyone yet at the time. S was purely speculating, but she was spot on—I just couldn’t really figure out why this was the thing she decided to fixate on.)

And then, as if she thought I would forgive her straightaway for attempting to out me, she started hitting me up in my dms every few months demanding I give her an explanation for why I abandoned her. Each time, I patiently told S it wasn’t intentional and I had had mental health troubles. (Namely, ADHD, which she herself had once convinced me was impossible.) If she truly wanted us to keep up with each other, she could just reply to my stories in good humour and ask me how I’m doing instead of repeatedly villainizing me out of the blue. (I never brought up the outing thing, or anything queer-related at all. I didn’t want to give her any more leverage than the bits and pieces of evidence she had dug up herself, conspiracy-style.) However, that would only keep her away temporarily.

Not going to lie, the way she kept coming back to gaslight me into taking her back was an exact copy of what my ex-boyfriend had done for months. It was hilarious, and tragic.

… And (I realised later) kind of gay??

She’s been in a relationship with a really docile (*cough* ball-less) dude who agrees with all her conservative principles since 12th grade. (Honestly, good for them, they deserve each other.) I don’t think S has ever had feelings for me as much as she simply felt possessive of me. She regards it as betrayal that I am happily out and queer, and she can’t tolerate that some other girl has replaced her as my one true ✨ gal pal ✨. She's jealous, but it's hard for me to believe her jealousy is purely platonic. It's like she wanted us to be a pair of suffering queers-in-denial sacrificing ourselves for neurotypical comphet society together, hand in hand, forever. For the greater good.

How romantic.

I noticed a few weeks ago that she's finally removed me from all her social media—around the same exact time that my ex-boyfriend (whom I haven’t spoken to in years) blocked me.

Ah, two breakups that I initiated years ago coming back uninvited, for attention that I literally have zero interest in providing.

So bringing back this post:

Reading this was like a major brain go brrr moment to me, because I was like ??? That’s a queer thing??? No way???

And then I read through the comments and saw that every single sapphic person was like “uhhh yep we never dated though good riddance,” or “ugh yes and we ended up dating and it was so toxic we broke up soon after good riddance”.

For the first time in my life, I actually considered that S might not have been a straight queerphobe, but an incredibly suppressed dumpster fire of a queer person with extreme internalized homophobia.

And … it all fits.

She's always been sultry and glamorous in a distinctly sapphic way; I just never was able to exactly put my finger on it. (In high school, sometimes I'd look her up and down and go whoa.) I can totally imagine a parallel universe in which we forget men and attempt to date each other instead. After the first few months of euphoria, she’d probably get us into an anxious-avoidant trap the same way my ex did. She’d cheat on me with a man because of her internalised homophobia, then dump me and come back crying to gaslight me a dozen times. It would take me much longer to get rid of her than it did to get rid of my dumb man ex—because ✨ shared queer trauma ✨.

I really, really dodged a bullet with that one. My girlfriend is the most wonderful, soft, and nurturing person I know, and she is my soulmate in more ways than one. I am very happy, and this is your PSA to not just date the one other queer person in your vicinity when you know you aren't good for each other. Be like me—run.

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monomatica · 2 years

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Review : Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars

The second book in Alexis Hall’s “Winner Bakes All” series takes place in the same world as Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, and is set on the same Bake Expectations competition show with the same hosts, judges & producers (Jennifer Hallet and her non-stop cursing is still my favorite), but it has very different themes and a different story structure to Rosaline.

I wouldn’t consider this to be a full-fledged romcom. Yes it’s very funny at times and had me cackling, but Paris has severe anxiety which reminded me of The Charm Offensive with its mental health rep. It’s intense to read with well-written anxiety spirals and an on-page panic attack, so please go in gently. There is way more off-camera and post-filming life instead of every show detail, which I loved. Now that we know this baking world, Hall decided to take a turn and talk about other things instead: how anxiety affects you and the people around you, being Muslim and queer, being white and privileged, but not happy. Being diagnosed with GAD and learning coping mechanisms. It is deftly blended together.

Paris falls for Tariq, a fellow contestant who is a queer Muslim man with strong religious beliefs. They are both 20 and still figuring themselves out. Although there is no sex in this book, I found refreshing for a romance novel and right for the story, and it shows that a romantic connection can exist without it. But there is lots of kissing, talking and banter. Tariq is the cutest thing ever with his nicknames “Honey” and “Angel Cake”, his personal style of mixing patterns and his rainbow nail varnish! Tariq’s own self-worth becomes a safe space for Paris and helps to calm him down. And Paris’s roommate and best friend Morag, the self-titled Glaswegian sex goddess, is one of the best side characters I’ve read lately.

From their very first encounter The BanterTM is so good. Hall writes some of the best banter I’ve ever read and it’s in this book as a way to break up the intensity. It filled me with such joy I had a smile on my face as I was reading it and had me cry laughing at moments. Why are there so many euphemisms and puns in baking terminology? It’s endlessly funny.

If you are a fan of The Charm Offensive or The Heart Principle where a delightful story is wrapped in depicting mental health issues, I would recommend this book. It felt very true to life.

PUB DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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I was delighted to receive this ARC. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Forever !!!

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adel-emam · 2 years

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Ramdan Mubarak 🙌

For those fasting during Ramadan, know to do what you are able.

You know your limits, you know what you can manage and please stay within them.

It’s okay if you don’t have the energy to go down to the mosque everyday or your busy it does not make you a bad Muslim.

It’s okay if you can’t pray Taraweeh every night.

It’s okay if your physical or mental health or both stops you from being able to fast the whole month.

It’s okay if you can’t abstain completely from say listening to music because it’s a coping mechanism and without it your mental health will suffer.

A month is a long time and we have this time to reflect and ask for forgiveness, how you view and use this time is up to you.

Do not put yourself in harms way because everyone else around you can pray taraweeh every night and your just managing to read a page of Quran every other day.

You are doing what you can and may you be rewarded for it. Ramadan can be hard and it’s important to look after yourself and do what you can, try not to fast if you will be harmed by it, there’s no shame in that.

Whatever you can do, that is enough.🙏🙏🙏

#ramdan Kareem

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wovetherapy · 2 months

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The Impact of Ramadan on Mental Health

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims worldwide eagerly anticipate a period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community engagement. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as a foundational pillar of their religion and an act of spiritual reflection. While the primary focus is on fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness, the benefits of Ramadan extend beyond religious observance. Research shows that observing Ramadan can have a positive impact on mental health (Choudhury, 2023).

Cultivation of Mindfulness:

Ramadan encourages Muslims to engage in heightened mindfulness. Fasting can foster a deeper connection with the present moment and help individuals become more aware of their mind and body, promoting self-awareness and a focus on spiritual and mental well-being. During this holy month, Muslims are encouraged to disengage from distractions such as social media and entertainment and engage in self-reflection and prayer, further facilitating mindfulness.

Mindfulness practices have been associated with reduced stress and improved mental health. Being mindful makes it easier to savor the pleasures in life as they occur, enhances engagement in activities, and creates a greater capacity to deal with adverse events. By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connections with others (Harvard Health, 2024).

Spiritual Reflection and Emotional Resilience:

Rituals such as prayer, reflection, and reading of the Quran during Ramadan provide observers with the opportunity for spiritual introspection. This process aids in developing emotional resilience, or one’s ability to adapt to stressful situations, allowing individuals to better cope with life's challenges. People with a higher degree of emotional resilience can handle the stresses of everyday life more effectively and handle crises more easily. A solid spiritual foundation, linked to emotional resilience, contributes to improved mental health outcomes (Scott, 2020).

Sense of Community and Social Support:

During Ramadan, communities come together for prayer, iftar (breaking fast) gatherings, and charitable activities. The sense of belonging and shared purpose during this month creates a supportive social environment. Social connectedness has been linked to positive mental health outcomes, including reduced risk of depression, and increased overall well-being (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023).

Enhanced Self-Discipline and Control:

The act of fasting instills a sense of discipline and self-control. Increased self-discipline positively correlates with mental well-being, promoting a sense of achievement and empowerment. Self-control can also positively impact mental health by promoting self-esteem and increasing confidence in one's ability to manage impulses and urges (Choudhury, 2023).

Gratitude:

Ramadan encourages gratitude for the blessings in life, fostering a positive mindset. By abstaining from food and drink, observers of Ramadan gain a greater appreciation for day-to-day aspects of life, such as access to food and water, shelter, and health. The practice of expressing gratitude has been linked to improved mental health outcomes. Gratitude leads to enhanced life satisfaction and decreased depression and is a protective factor against stress (Choudhury, 2023).

Ramadan can have a profound impact on mental health. From cultivating mindfulness to enhancing self-discipline, this sacred month offers a holistic approach to well-being. As individuals engage in worship, reflection, and charity during Ramadan, they simultaneously nourish their mental health, enhancing their spiritual and psychological well-being.

Get the help you need.

#Fasting #Impact #Mental Health #Ramadan

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stupidscottishboy · 2 months

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Hiiii

I’m Finley, or Fin for short! ^^

Little age: Around 5-6

Big age: 24

My pronouns are he/him

Am autistic :>

Please be nice <3

Here’s my DNI, please read it!!

Do Not Interact

🎀 Pro life

🎀 Ableism

🎀 Racism

🎀 Homophobia/anti queer

🎀 Transphobia/anti trans

🎀 TERFs

🎀 Anti neopronouns

🎀 Anti xenogenders

🎀 SWERFs

🎀 Men dni blogs (I am a man)

🎀 Lesbian/wlw/nmlnm *only* blogs

🎀 Anyone who makes fun of eating disorders, suicide, self-harm or mental health issues

🎀 Anyone who makes fun of disabilities, disorders or neurodivergency

🎀 Anyone who believes LGBTQIA+ or the neurodivergent community is a fandom

🎀 People who hate on others for their interests (especially if the interest isn’t problematic)

🎀 Anyone who makes fun of people’s stims, tics, or coping strategies

🎀 Nazis/Nazi supporters

🎀 Anti Muslim

🎀 Fujoshi/Fudanshi

🎀 Lolicons/Shotacons

🎀 Furry haters

🎀 Plagiarists/plagiarism supporters

🎀 Anyone against crossdressing/drag queens

🎀 Therian/otherkin haters

🎀 Anti age regression

🎀 Anyone who supports the act of pedophilia or underage pornography

🎀 Anyone who supports hurting animals/animal abuse

🎀 Anyone who supports the act of zoophilia

🎀 Anyone who supports the act of necrophilia

Welcome

🎀 Queer community

🎀 Trans community

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🎀 Intersex community

🎀 Neopronoun/xenogender users

🎀 Therians/otherkin

🎀 Age regressors

🎀 Furries

🎀 Crossdressers/Drag queens

🎀 Disabled community

🎀 Neurodivergent community

🎀 Anyone with a disorder (eating disorder, personality disorder, etc.)

🎀 Schizospectrum

🎀 People struggling with their mental health

🎀 People self-diagnosed with a disorder/mental health condition/neurodivergency/disability (who have properly researched it)

🎀 18+ blogs

🎀 Comshippers/proshippers

🎀 If you are a pedophile, zoophile or necrophile but you don’t want to act on it and will never commit the act, then you are welcome to interact with my blog. If you have commit one of these acts or you’re afraid you’re going to, but you’re seeking help, then you are also welcome here.

Hope you like my blog! ^^

How to refer to me :D

#Finny 🐁

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finleythemortal · 2 months

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Greetings, my name is Finley.

You may call me any name you like.

He/him

Please be respectful

Do Not Interact.

🥀 Pro life

🥀 Ableism

🥀 Racism

🥀 Homophobia/anti queer

🥀 Transphobia/anti trans

🥀 TERFs

🥀 Anti neopronouns

🥀 Anti xenogenders

🥀 SWERFs

🥀 Men dni blogs (I am a man)

🥀 Lesbian/wlw/nmlnm only blogs

🥀 Anyone who makes fun of eating disorders, suicide, self-harm or mental health issues

🥀 Anyone who makes fun of disabilities, disorders or neurodivergency

🥀 Anyone who believes LGBTQIA+ or the neurodivergent community is a fandom

🥀 People who hate on others for their interests (especially if the interest isn’t problematic)

🥀 Anyone who makes fun of people’s stims, tics, or coping strategies

🥀 Nazis/Nazi supporters

🥀 Anti Muslim

🥀 Fujoshi/Fudanshi

🥀 Lolicons/Shotacons

🥀 Furry haters

🥀 Plagiarists/plagiarism supporters

🥀 Anyone against crossdressing/drag queens

🥀 Therian/otherkin haters

🥀 Anti age regression

🥀 Anyone who supports the act of pedophilia or underage pornography

🥀 Anyone who supports hurting animals/animal abuse

🥀 Anyone who supports the act of zoophilia

🥀 Anyone who supports the act of necrophilia

Welcome.

🥀 Queer community

🥀 Trans community

🥀 Aro/ace community

🥀 Intersex community

🥀 Neopronoun/xenogender users

🥀 Therians/otherkin

🥀 Age regressors

🥀 Furries

🥀 Crossdressers/Drag queens

🥀 Disabled community

🥀 Neurodivergent community

🥀 Anyone with a disorder (eating disorder, personality disorder, etc.)

🥀 Schizospectrum

🥀 People struggling with their mental health

🥀 People self-diagnosed with a disorder/mental health condition/neurodivergency/disability (who have properly researched it)

🥀 18+ blogs

🥀 Comshippers/proshippers

🥀 If you are a pedophile, zoophile or necrophile but you don’t want to act on it and will never commit the act, then you are welcome to interact with my blog. If you have commit one of these acts or you’re afraid you’re going to, but you’re seeking help, then you are also welcome here.

I don’t know what I’ll be posting, so if there’s anything I expect it’ll be random.

How to refer to me

#Finley 🕷️

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yemen-charity123 · 2 months

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Malnutrition and Mental Health: Charities Supporting Holistic Well-being

In regions afflicted by humanitarian crises such as Yemen, the intersection of malnutrition and mental health presents a formidable challenge to the well-being of communities. Malnutrition not only affects physical health but also has profound implications for mental well-being, exacerbating stress, anxiety, and depression. Charitable organisations play a vital role in addressing these interconnected issues by providing holistic support to those in need. In this article, we'll explore the link between malnutrition and mental health and the role of yemen orphan sponsorship, zakat charity, sadaqah charity, and qurbani charity in supporting holistic well-being in yemen orphan sponsorship.

Understanding the Link Between Malnutrition and Mental Health

Malnutrition, characterized by inadequate intake of essential nutrients, can have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. In children, malnutrition can lead to stunted growth, cognitive impairments, and developmental delays, impacting their ability to learn and thrive. Additionally, malnutrition contributes to feelings of fatigue, irritability, and hopelessness, exacerbating mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. The cycle of malnutrition and poor mental health can perpetuate a cycle of poverty and vulnerability, making it essential to address both aspects of well-being simultaneously.

The Role of Charitable Organizations in Holistic Well-being

Charitable organizations play a crucial role in addressing the complex interplay between malnutrition and mental health by providing comprehensive support to individuals and communities. These organizations offer a range of services, including nutritional assistance, mental health counseling, psychosocial support, and community-based interventions. By addressing the root causes of malnutrition and mental health challenges and providing holistic care, charitable organizations help individuals and families rebuild their lives and regain a sense of hope and resilience.

Yemen Orphan Sponsorship: Providing Support to Vulnerable Children

Yemen orphan sponsorship programs offer vital support to children who have lost one or both parents due to conflict, disease, or other crises. By sponsoring an orphaned child, individuals and organizations provide financial assistance for essential needs such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare. In addition to addressing immediate physical needs, orphan sponsorship programs often include psychosocial support and counseling to help children cope with the trauma of losing a parent and navigate the challenges of growing up in a crisis-affected environment.

Zakat Charity: Fulfilling Obligations and Alleviating Suffering

Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, is obligatory charity that Muslims are required to give to those in need. While Zakat has specific criteria for eligibility and calculation, it can also be directed towards humanitarian causes such as yemen orphan sponsorship, malnutrition relief, and mental health support. By fulfilling their zakat charity, obligations and directing funds towards holistic well-being initiatives in Yemen, Muslims can fulfill their religious duty while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.

Sadaqah Charity: Offering Acts of Kindness and Compassion

Sadaqah, or voluntary charity, offers individuals the opportunity to give generously and compassionately to those in need. Sadaqah funds can be directed towards a variety of charitable causes, including malnutrition and mental health support initiatives in Yemen. By giving Sadaqah, individuals contribute to the well-being of others and earn blessings and rewards in the sight of Allah. Sadaqah charity programs often prioritize the most vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women, and individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

Qurbani Charity: Providing Nutritional Assistance and Support

Qurbani, or the ritual sacrifice of livestock during Eid al-Adha, offers an opportunity for Muslims to provide meat to those in need and fulfill their religious obligations. Qurbani charity programs distribute meat to disadvantaged communities, including malnourished children and families facing food insecurity. In addition to providing nutritional assistance, Qurbani charity programs often include psychosocial support and counseling to address the mental health needs of beneficiaries and promote holistic well-being.

Conclusion

In conclusion, addressing the link between malnutrition and mental health requires a comprehensive and holistic approach that encompasses physical, emotional, and social well-being. Charitable organizations play a crucial role in supporting holistic well-being in Yemen by providing essential services such as yemen orphan sponsorship, zakat charity, sadaqah charity, and qurbani charity. By addressing the root causes of malnutrition and mental health challenges and offering compassionate support to those in need, charitable organizations help individuals and communities rebuild their lives and work towards a brighter future. Through collective efforts and generous contributions, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Yemeni qurbani charity people affected by crisis and adversity.

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findthementalhealth · 2 years

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What Is Counselling Psychology?

Counselling psychology is a branch of psychology that specializes in the study and practice of counseling. It includes research and applied work in several broad areas, including the process of counseling, its outcome, supervision, training, and career development. The field also encompasses preventive care and health issues. There are various types of psychotherapy available. Learn more about Meridian Mental Health Services, go here.

Counselling can help a person deal with difficult emotions in a safe environment. A trained counsellor does not judge or give advice, but listens to the client to find insights and solutions to their problems. Sometimes talking about difficult feelings can make them feel worse, but in a supportive environment, you can share them. A good counsellor will also offer strategies to help you cope with your problems. Find out for further details on Meridian Mental Health Services right here.

In addition to helping individuals deal with difficult life situations, counselling can also help create a strong family, community, and society. Counselling services are provided in many settings, including mental health agencies, schools, hospitals, prisons, and other settings. The goal of these services is to improve individuals' mental health and their physical wellbeing.

Counselling services differ in type, but they are all based on the approach and methods used by counsellors. Faith-based counselling, for example, is offered by a religious organization, such as a Christian church or a Muslim mosque. In these types of sessions, the counsellors focus on the spirituality of the person receiving the counselling. Their aim is to help a person deal with their difficulties, while drawing on their existing strengths and knowledge of what works for them. Take a look at this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_service for more information.

To be effective, a counsellor must have good communication skills and be empathetic. The most important skill of a counsellor is the ability to listen. This skill allows the counsellor to understand and question the client's thoughts and emotions. As a result, the counsellor can formulate appropriate questions and help the client move towards a positive conclusion. Empathy also comes from the desire to help others and empower people to help themselves.

There are several types of counselling services, with some being free, while others charge low fees. However, it's important to remember that the prices of some counselling services may not necessarily reflect the quality of their services. Not all counsellors are professional, so you'll have to choose the right counsellor for your child.

Counselling is a form of talk therapy, in which people meet a licensed counsellor in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. The aim of counselling is to empower a diverse population by enabling them to overcome personal and emotional challenges. By enhancing self-understanding, counseling can help people overcome stress, overcome depression, and set new goals.

Whether you need assistance with a relationship or a career change, a professional counsellor can help you overcome your problems.

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kisscart7 · 2 years

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Skill Therapy Wellness Solution

WHAT IS ART REMEDY? Art therapy, since defined by the American Art Remedy Association, is typically the therapeutic utilization of making art, inside an expert relationship, by folks who have suffered illness, trauma or perhaps challenges that have got caused varying certifications of dysfunction in their lives. Art therapy is helpful for men and women who seek personal development through developing art and exhibiting on their artwork as well as the process regarding making art. Through art therapy a great increased awareness associated with self is created. The self of which emerges through typically the creation of fine art in art treatment is enhanced plus stabilized, enabling someone to cope with problems, stresses and injury. The learning process will be enriched through producing art and enjoyment of art building increases self recognition, cognitive abilities in addition to defines the life-affirming pleasures of producing fine art. The American Art Therapy Association stimulates established standards with regard to art therapy schooling, ethics and training. Volunteer committees consisting of members along with other experts in the field actively operate on governmental extramarital relationships at the nationwide and state levels, clinical issues and even professional development. The Association's dedication in order to continuing education and exploration is demonstrated by way of its annual countrywide conference, publications, its distance learning capability which is inside development and nationwide awards recognizing superiority in neuro-scientific art treatment. HOW ART THERAPY DEVELOPED Throughout history, Visual expression provides been used for typically the purposes of treatment, but art therapy did not arise like a distinct occupation until the 1940s. Earlier inside the 20th century, psychiatrists became significantly interested in the a muslim their patients together with mental illness produced. And educators have been discovering that kid's art expressions resembled developmental, emotional, plus cognitive growth. Typically the work of several contemporary artists of this time used both ancient and child-like models to express psychological perspectives and dispositions (Dubuffet, Picasso, Miro and Braque, such as. ) By the particular mid-century, hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation stores increasingly began in order to include art therapy programs combined with the extra traditional verbal treatment techniques, recognizing that the process of developing art enhanced recuperation, health, and well being. Therefore, the occupation of art therapy grew into an effective and essential method of conversation, assessment, and treatment of children and grown ups in a selection of settings. Nowadays, the profession regarding art therapy offers gained importance in healthcare facilities throughout the United Claims and within psychiatry, psychology, counseling, training, and the arts. PRECISELY WHAT DOES A SKILL PSYCHOLOGIST DO? Art therapists, as defined by simply the American Art Therapy Association, are usually masters level pros who hold a degree in art therapy or a related field. Educational specifications include: theories associated with art therapy, guidance, and psychotherapy; integrity and standards of practice; assessment in addition to evaluation; individual, class, and family strategies; human and creative development; multicultural issues; research methods; and practicum experiences inside of clinical, community, and other settings. Artwork therapists are competent in the using a variety associated with art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture, in addition to other media) for assessment and treatment. Art therapists will be professionals trained in both art and therapy. They are knowledgeable about individual development, psychological concepts, clinical practice, psychic, multicultural and creative traditions, and the particular healing potential associated with art. They make use of art in treatment, assessment and study, and provide meetings to allied professionals. Art therapists work together with people of just about all ages: individuals, lovers, families, groups plus communities. They supply providers, individually so that as part of clinical groups, in settings that include mental health, rehab, medical and forensic institutions; community outreach programs; wellness facilities; schools; nursing homes; corporate structures; wide open studios and self-employed practices. A skill therapist requires a certificate to practice art therapy. Art treatment licensing differs from state to express. WHO BENEFITS FROM ART THERAPY? Art therapy addresses a new part of the brain that may be frequently functional when other parts are dysfunctional or not performing well.

Many could benefit from fine art therapy, including in the hospital children, teens, adults and the elderly. Additionally , art treatment benefits the mentally ill. In several cases, those using depressions, fear plus anxiety caused by simply trauma or developing challenges have problems expressing their serious feeling. Creating art often allows these people to begin to become released by their own dysfunctions. The elderly, and even particularly Alzheimer's patients, suffering from differing degrees of memory damage, time and space disorder do to aging can reply to drawing, art work and sculpting and even begin to adopt handle and regain many of these dropped capabilities. Studies need shown that artwork therapy sessions together with the elderly possess encouraged memory in addition to brain function--creative activity has reduced the risks of falls and accidents and encourages balance and movements. The Museum of Modern Art in New York has a system called "Meet and MOMA. " In Tuesdays, when the Museum is often closed, group of Alzheimer's patients and their very own caregivers tour the particular galleries. The arousal of seeing plus discussing artwork enhances their lives and stimulates them in your mind. Since the establishment regarding this program, a lot of patients have showed marked improvement inside memory, cognitive attention and self appearance. dumpster rental San Francisco Bay Area will help prisoners address their angers, fears, and even resentments. Through developing, they begin to see themselves plus realize what motivated those to commit the crime. And fine art making gives several a chance to produce a skill that will can enrich, certainly not only their lives, but the lives of others. Art and the creative method brings balance, self-pride and enjoyment in order to anyone who is challenged by emotional or physical afflictions. Through the imaginative process, deep-seated feelings emerge in a good gentle, nurturing ambiance. People are allowed to meet their very own worst fears, anxieties and challenges by simply doing artwork that will expresses that challenge. When it is identified, view and even discussed, often the overwhelming proportion is usually diminished. Inside a party, the participants know that others have fears and difficulties also, just enjoy them. Eating conditions can be addressed and in several cases, cured by creativity because the particular underlying cause associated with the disorder will be often hidden in addition to emerges through the art work. HOW ART THERAPY WORKS Artwork therapy, active inside a professional establishing, creates an impression of self, what is often lost in the elderly, Alzheimer's people or those along with mental illness. Physical stimulation through artwork making fills inside where there is a shortage of sense regarding self and sensory stimulation. This is proven with the use of any and all employs of art elements and skills, which include painting, drawing, drinking water color, collage or perhaps sculpture. For illustration, collage makes a sense of putting issues back together and connectedness. Creating some sort of collage deals using the juxtaposition involving identifiable images of which resonate inside the individuals' experience and may passage the communication distance between the anxiety or fear a person feels and typically the outside world. Generating art externalizes in addition to through discussion using an art psychologist who can read what the skill work says comparable to the person's behavior and issues, the patient can easily begin to recognize that will which impedes their very own thinking and well balanced growth. As substaniated by the Meet up with At MOMA Process, Alzheimer's affects of which section of the brain that makes memories. The parietal lobe is stimulated by skill. When an individual looks at some sort of painting, the painting encourages a discussion with the viewer. Queries and interpretations of the visual reply develop. Those who are not able to remember their title or the labels of their cherished ones, can frequently, talk about what they see in a new painting and be obvious about their very own interpretations of the particular painting. Often recollections are stimulated since well, and things forgotten get the particular dialogue. When individuals in art remedy are given oil-soaked rags, pencils, clay, or even collage materials, the here and at this point, active stimulation starts. Through assist the particular hands, imagination is usually stimulated and, this has recently been found that the imagination is going to be there when the remaining portion of the head is dysfunctional via a progressive disease for example Alzheimer's. There is definitely an important need to have to get feelings and feelings in some way, specially in teens, adults and the aged. It has recently been evidenced that very fresh children who include not learned precisely how to express themselves verbally, will grab the crayon and start pulling naturally. Older folks are challenged mainly because they are at a loss to show themselves, but can find balance and richness in painting or perhaps drawing. Art treatment demonstrates that creative imagination is a strong core need in all of us in addition to that making some sort of painting will help one remember, recollect the past that were forgotten. There is definitely another value in order to art therapy, since well. Institutionalized men and women, those in prisons, nursing homes and even hospitals often really feel they are simply a number or perhaps a file. Artwork therapy gives them back their style. These people are usually given back a feeling of control over their particular lives that that they had to give up for going straight into an institutionalized environment. As well as in a medical center setting, especially with regard to people with some sort of cancer diagnosis--it can be extremely difficult to discuss about it. Artwork gives them a good opportunity to convey the way they feel, appear into control and alignment using their emotions and give all of them, through the skill therapist, a perspective issues life. ART THERAPY ON A GLOBAL LEVEL On Saudi Arabia, the psychological and religious counseling program regarding militants has recently been developed incorporating artwork therapy for locked up Jihadists. This successful rehabilitation program emerged into operation nowadays as the result of the Saudi's commitment to lessening the production of home grown Jihadists. The International Health care Corp provides specialized medical support for people on the front side lines of tragedy and uses art therapy to rehabilitate victims of warfare, famine, political turmoil, and natural unfortunate occurances. The National Geographic Society has supplied cameras to men and women in Uganda to be able to take pictures involving their lives in addition to work through the pain and loss they have knowledgeable through war. Ultimately, what we are usually discovering is that simply no one is safe from the anxieties, issues and fearful elements of every day lifestyle. And, as we all begin to understand that physical health and mental health generally are integrated and influenced by each additional, the role associated with the art counselor becomes more and even more important throughout addressing our well being the growth repairs and maintanance of our own total health.

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Artwork Therapy Wellness Solution

WHAT IS ART TREATMENT? Art therapy, since defined by the particular American Art Therapy Association, is the particular therapeutic usage of generating art, in just a specialized relationship, by individuals who have seasoned illness, trauma or even challenges that have caused varying degrees of dysfunction inside their lives. Art therapy is helpful for men and women who seek personal development through creating art and highlighting on their a muslim as well as the process of making art. By means of art therapy an increased awareness of self is produced. The self of which emerges through the creation of fine art in art remedy is enhanced and stabilized, enabling someone to cope with challenges, stresses and stress. The training process is definitely enriched through developing art and pleasure of art helping to make increases self recognition, cognitive abilities and defines the life-affirming pleasures of making skill. The American Artwork Therapy Association promotes established standards with regard to art therapy schooling, ethics and practice. Volunteer committees made up of members as well as other experts in the field actively function on governmental extramarital affairs at the national and state levels, clinical issues in addition to professional development. The Association's dedication in order to training and analysis is demonstrated through its annual countrywide conference, publications, it is distance learning capacity which is throughout development and national awards recognizing brilliance within the education art therapy. HOW ART TREATMENT DESIGNED Throughout background, Visual expression provides been employed for the particular purposes of recovery, but art therapy did not arise being a distinct profession till the 1940s. Early inside the 20th centuries, psychiatrists became more and more interested in the art their patients using mental illness created. And educators had been discovering that children's art expressions resembled developmental, emotional, and cognitive growth. Typically the work of numerous modern day artists of this time used both primitive and child-like types to express mental perspectives and composition (Dubuffet, Picasso, Miro and Braque, such as. ) By the particular mid-century, hospitals, treatment centers, and rehabilitation focuses increasingly began to be able to include art remedy programs together with the more traditional verbal treatment techniques, recognizing that the process of producing art enhanced recuperation, health, and wellbeing. Therefore, the career of art remedy grew into a good effective and essential method of connection, assessment, and remedying of children and older people in a variety of settings. Nowadays, the profession involving art therapy has gained importance inside healthcare facilities during the United Says and within psychiatry, psychology, counseling, training, along with the arts. JUST WHAT DOES AN ART SPECIALIST DO? Art practitioners, as defined simply by the American Skill Therapy Association, are masters level experts who hold a degree in art treatment or a connected field. Educational demands include: theories associated with art therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy; integrity and standards involving practice; assessment plus evaluation; individual, group, and family approaches; human and innovative development; multicultural problems; research methods; and practicum experiences in clinical, community, and/or other settings. Artwork therapists are competent in the application of a variety involving art modalities (drawing, painting, sculpture, and even other media) with regard to assessment and remedy. Art therapists are usually professionals trained found in both art and therapy. They are knowledgeable about man development, psychological hypotheses, clinical practice, religious, multicultural and creative traditions, and typically the healing potential associated with art. They employ art in therapy, assessment and exploration, and provide meetings to allied pros. Art therapists work with people of all ages: individuals, married couples, families, groups in addition to communities. They supply solutions, individually and since element of clinical teams, in settings including mental health, treatment, medical and forensic institutions; community outreach programs; wellness centers; schools; nursing real estate; corporate structures; open up studios and self-employed practices. A form of art specialist requires a permit to practice art therapy. https://braceplant19.bravejournal.net/post/2022/05/25/Electric-guitar-Calluses-The-most-effective-Advice-For-Starting-Guitarists differs by state to express. WHO BENEFITS BY ART THERAPY? Art therapy addresses a new part of typically the brain which is usually functional when some other parts are dysfunctional or not working well. Many can easily benefit from artwork therapy, including hospitalized children, teens, grown ups and the seniors. Additionally , art therapy benefits the emotionally ill. In several cases, those together with depressions, fear and even anxiety caused by simply trauma or developing challenges have issues expressing their strong feeling. Creating fine art often allows all of them to begin in order to become released by their own dysfunctions. The elderly, and even particularly Alzheimer's people, suffering from differing degrees of memory damage, some space problems because of aging can reply to drawing, art work and sculpting in addition to begin to adopt control and regain a few of these dropped capabilities. Studies have shown that skill therapy sessions using the elderly have encouraged memory and even brain function--creative movement has reduced the potential risks of falls plus accidents and stimulates balance and activity. The Museum of recent Art in Ny has a program called "Meet plus MOMA. " About Tuesdays, when the particular Museum is normally closed, group of Alzheimer's patients and their very own caregivers tour typically the galleries. The activation of seeing plus discussing artwork enhances their lives in addition to stimulates them in your mind. Considering that the establishment involving this program, many patients have exhibited marked improvement inside memory, cognitive attention and self manifestation. Art therapy helps prisoners address their own angers, fears, and resentments. Through generating, they begin in order to see themselves and even realize what inspired those to commit some sort of crime. And artwork making gives several a chance to be able to produce a skill that will can enrich, not only their lives, but the lifestyles of others. Art and even the creative process brings balance, self-esteem and enjoyment to anyone who is certainly challenged by psychological or physical afflictions. Through the innovative process, deep-seated emotions emerge in a good gentle, nurturing atmosphere. People are allowed to meet their particular worst fears, worries and challenges by simply doing artwork of which expresses that problem. When it is definitely identified, view and discussed, often the overwhelming proportion is definitely diminished. In a class, the participants recognize that others have fears and troubles also, just like them. Eating issues can be addressed and in a few cases, cured by creativity because the underlying cause involving the disorder is definitely often hidden in addition to emerges through the particular art work. HOW SKILL THERAPY WORKS Skill therapy, active inside a professional placing, creates a perception of self, what is often lost inside the elderly, Alzheimer's sufferers or those along with mental illness. Physical stimulation through fine art making fills in that result in a shortage of sense of self and sensory stimulation. This is usually proven by making use of virtually any and all uses of art supplies and skills, like painting, drawing, drinking water color, collage or sculpture. For illustration, collage creates a perception of putting things back together plus connectedness. Creating some sort of collage deals together with the juxtaposition regarding identifiable images that will resonate inside the individuals' experience and may bridge the communication gap between the panic or fear someone feels and the particular outside world. Generating art externalizes and through discussion along with an art specialist who can read what the artwork work says comparative to the patient's behavior and challenges, the patient can certainly begin to recognize that which impedes their particular thinking and well-balanced growth. As evidenced by the Match At MOMA Program, Alzheimer's affects of which portion of the brain of which makes memories. The parietal lobe is definitely stimulated by art. When a sufferer looks at a new painting, the painting encourages a conversation with all the viewer. Questions and interpretations of the visual reply develop. Those who can not remember their brand or the names of their adored ones, can often, talk about what that they see in the painting and be clear about their very own interpretations of the painting. Often memories are stimulated since well, and points forgotten come into the particular dialogue. When those in art remedy are given chemicals, pencils, clay, or collage materials, some sort of here and at this point, active stimulation starts. Through work with typically the hands, imagination is stimulated and, this has recently already been found that the creativity will be there when the remaining brain is dysfunctional via a progressive disease for instance Alzheimer's. There will be an important need to have to get views and feelings in some way, specially in teens, adults and the aged. It has recently been evidenced that very younger children who possess not yet learned precisely how to express themselves verbally, will grab a new crayon and start attracting naturally. Older persons are challenged due to the fact they are at a loss to show themselves, but will get balance and richness in painting or even drawing. Art treatment demonstrates that imagination is a heavy core need within all of us and even that making a new painting will assist one remember, recollect the past that had been forgotten. There is another value to be able to art therapy, while well. Institutionalized people, those in prisons, nursing homes and hospitals often feel they are simply a number or even a file. Artwork therapy gives them back their identity. These people usually are given back a sense of control over their own lives that that they had to give up for going in to an institutionalized environment. And a medical center setting, especially intended for people with a cancer diagnosis--it is often very difficult to talk about it. Skill gives them a good opportunity to express how they feel, are available into control plus alignment with the thoughts and give all of them, through the skill therapist, a perspective prove life. SKILL THERAPY ON The GLOBAL SCALE Inside Saudi Arabia, a new psychological and faith based counseling program with regard to militants has recently been developed incorporating skill therapy for jailed Jihadists. This successful rehabilitation program came into operation these days as the results of the Saudi's determination to lessening the production of home grown Jihadists. The International Medical Corp provides medical support for folks on the entrance lines of catastrophe and uses art therapy to rehabilitate victims of battle, famine, political upheaval, and natural unfortunate occurances. The National Geographic Society has delivered cameras to people in Uganda in order to take pictures associated with their lives in addition to work through typically the pain and damage they have experienced through war. In the end, what we are discovering is the fact no one is free from harm in the anxieties, problems and fearful elements of every day life. And, as we begin to realize that physical health and mental health often are integrated and even influenced by each other, the role regarding the art therapist becomes more in addition to more important within addressing our well being the enhancement repairs and maintanance of the total wellness.

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Ramy (2019) and Moghul Mowgli (2020): Re-shaping masculinities and sharing new narratives of the diaspora.

In 2019, the TV show Ramy, created by American-Egyptian comedian Ramy Youssef, premiered on Hulu, starring Youssef himself as the show's lead character. In 2020, Mogul Mowgli came out in cinemas in the UK, directed by Bassam Tariq and co-written by British-Pakistani multi-media artist Riz Ahmed. One is a television comedy series, the other an independent drama and their storylines have nothing in common. Yet, I believe those two works say something about a shift in representing masculinities and sharing new narratives about and from young men living in the diaspora.

Ramy is a millennial man, struggling with mental health and unemployment while still living with his parents in New Jersey. He is confused about how to reconcile his lifestyle and his muslim faith. Mogul Mowgli tells the story of New York based British-Pakistani rapper Zaheen/Zed who is diagnosed with an auto-immune disease just before the start of his European tour. Returning to London to his family, Zed reflects on what it means to be an artist of the diaspora and reconnects with his Pakistani heritage through an esoteric journey as he struggles with his illness. Both Ramy and Zed are trying to cope with the challenges they face. One is battling depression, the other fighting an auto-immune disease. In addition to undergoing serious health issues, they have to endure micro-aggressions and have to figure out how to construct their identity while living in the diaspora. Both lead characters are treated with sensitivity and the directors/writers of both works create a space for men of their generation to express themselves and the struggles they might experience without turning to pathos but instead, just showing candid footages of what it means to be a thirty something man living in the diaspora in the 21st millennium.

In Mogul Mowgli and Ramy, both Zaheen/Zed and Ramy are going through a crisis in the construction of their identity and are trying to reconcile many aspects of their life. In order to do that they have to reconnect with their families heritage and reflect on intergenerational trauma. In Tariq’s and Ahmed’s film, the absurdity and violence of the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, is a tragedy that is always present through Zaheen’s recurring dream in which a man referred to as Toba Tek Singh (a locality in Punjab and the name of a 1955 novel on the partition) keeps haunting Zaheen. Ramy on the other hand, keeps wanting to reconnect with his Egyptian identity, travels there and meets his cousins but he has to come to terms with the fact that he is part of the diaspora and hence, will never totally fit in the culture of his parent's country.

Both works allow for a complex representation of masculinities on screen, because, as well as making space for new diaspora narratives and vulnerability, they do not erase the toxic traits the characters can have. Zed is awful to his then ex-girlfriend Bina, and tries to justify his action with what he is going through, but the filmmakers don't allow for that to happen. The audience empathises with Zaheen’s struggles but condemns his behaviour. Ramy too has toxic behaviours towards women and if we can relate to him and empathise profoundly on aspects such as mental health struggles and trying to make a path for yourself in your 20s and 30s, we will not let him get away with his cowardliness and sometimes problematic views on women. In addition to that, Ramy can be insensitive to his cousins living in Cairo. In fact, at the end of season 1, Ramy travels to Egypt in order to reconnect with his heritage and faith, and is appalled when his cousin Shadi takes him to parties where people are making use of drugs. He starts judging Shadi’s lifestyle, which makes him a hypocrite considering he suffers from the same kind of judgement on his lifestyle from his friends and family back home in New Jersey. In addition, at the party Ramy starts talking about the 2011 revolution, romanticising it which upsets Shadi profoundly and rightly so as he has lost friends on the Tahrir Square uprising.

I believe both works showcase voices that are too often silenced and allow for new narratives of the diaspora to be told on screen. Carefully and beautifully written, both works are great outlets to understand the complexity of diasporic identities. They also depict honest and candid visions of modern masculinities that can be vulnerable and oppressive at the same time.

Ramy’s seasons 1 and 2 are available on Amazon Prime Video.

Mogul Mowgli is currently available on OCS.

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