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SUMMARY:Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA) in collaboration with North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) is thrilled to announce that we are bringing the Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat to the South Bay Area on May 6 & 7\, 2023! \nIn this one-of-a-kind Marriage Retreat\, couples will get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades. The Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat integrates research-based interventions\, utilizing the highly-effective Gottman method\, with Islamic principles. \nA hands-on\, systematic approach integrating several instructional methods including brief lectures\, couples’ and group exercises\, role plays\, group debriefs and problem-solving is utilized to help couples rejuvenate their marriage. \nCouples who attend will learn practical steps on how to: \n\nIncrease Empathy and Understanding\nIncrease Intimacy\, Respect\, and Affection\nRemove Barriers that Lead to Stagnation\nDisarm Conflictual Verbal Communication\n\nThe focus is on you and your spouse. Each couple will be seated at their own private table throughout the retreat to ensure their privacy. \nSince this is an active learning process for couples\, both husband and wife must attend together. \nYou can learn more about topics covered\, the format\, and past retreats at: https://www.signsofthedivine.com \nTo ensure a more intimate setting\, registration is limited to 30 couples. \nRegistration includes two full days of in-person sessions\, program materials\, meals\, and childcare (for children above the age of 2). We are working on arranging for babysitting for infants. \nThe cost is $525.00 per couple. Register by March 17\, 2023 for early-bird admission at $400 per couple. \nRefund Policy:\nYou can obtain a full refund until March 17\, 2023. For cancellations between March 17\, 2023 and April 15\, 2023\, 50% will be deducted. No refunds after April 15\, 2023. \nWVMA and NISA have a standing policy that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.\nPlease reach out to us by sending an email to info@asknisa.org.
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/marriage-retreat-2/
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: An Oasis of Hope with Haleh Banani
DESCRIPTION:With Haleh Banani\, M.A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY \nHaleh Banani has her Masters in Clinical Psychology and has been serving the Muslim community since 1998. She is the founder of 5 Pillars of Marriage\, A Global Support Group called The Mindful Hearts and the premarital program with comedian Baba Ali called Laugh and Learn. She had her own TV show called ‘With Haleh.’ She is an international speaker with an ijaza in the recitation of the Quran from Egypt. \nSunday\, October 29 | 5:30pm \nChandni Restaurant: 5748 Mowry School Rd.\, Newark \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities available for companies\, non-profits\, and local product donors. \n  \nEvent Schedule
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/an-oasis-of-hope-with-haleh-banani/
LOCATION:Chandni Restaurant\, 5748 Mowry School Rd\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T090000
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SUMMARY:Mission Possible! - Marriage Prep Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Los Gatos Islamic Center for an important workshop that will help you prepare for marriage. This workshop will help you in: \n– Getting to know yourself better\n– Learning way to get to know your potential spouse\n– Strategies for Assessing compatibility\n– Identifying advantages/disadvantages for different methods of selection\n– Understanding the optimal time for finding a spouse\n– Understanding the decision making process \nHeba ElHaddad \nHeba has received her undergraduate degree from UC Irvine in Psychology of Social Science\, later earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She worked at OMID Multicultural Institute for Development\, a mental health institute for 3 years\, where she completed her practicum hours and gained a variety of experience working with the Muslim population from different ethnicities and backgrounds. Simultaneously\, she worked at the Anaheim Family Justice Center through New Star Family Center in Anaheim with law enforcement\, counseling victims of domestic violence and abuse. She also served as a case manager for ICNA’s first Transitional home and shelter for Muslim women in Southern California. \nHeba is an affiliate of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab which focuses on providing resources for clinicians\, researchers and community leaders working with the Muslim population. Believing that prevention is superior to intervention\, Heba has worked on promoting awareness on a wide spectrum of topics ranging from anxiety to anger management through seminars\, workshops\, and lectures and through her role as a mental health instructor at Kaiser Permanente. She believes that psychoeducation has the ability to empower and transform communities\, not just individuals. Heba is part of a group of clinicians and scholars who contributed to publishing a text introducing interventions utilizing the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy model (TIIP) to Muslim practitioners nationwide. She perceives learning to be a never-ending process and is continuously seeking to further her self-development in all aspects. \n  \nDr. Fahad Khan \nis a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences. He has also been a student of religious studies\, beginning with his memorization of Qur’an at the age of 16. He currently serves as the Deputy Director at Khalil Center\, providing psychological services while supervising clinical and research work. He also teaches undergraduate as well as graduate courses in various academic institutions. His research and writing interests include Muslim mental health and Islamic psychology. He is a fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology and serves as a reviewer and editor for various peer-reviewed journals in United States and Pakistan. He is actively involved in professional organizations and has served on many committees and divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as Illinois Psychological Association (IPA). For his work and dedication\, the APA awarded him the 2021 Early Career Psychologist Champion and 2020 Early Career Achievement Awards. \n  \nGet your tickets at https://tickets.wvmuslim.org/events/wvma/1034048
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SUMMARY:NISA's Fourth Annual Walk/Bike-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:NISA is pleased to personally invite you to our fourth virtual Walk-A-Thon. This very special event aims to raise awareness and funds to help those most vulnerable in society\, particularly women and children who are abused and in need.
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/nisas-fourth-annual-walk-bike-a-thon/
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SUMMARY:Support & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:With Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi is a public speaker\, teacher\, writer\, spiritual counselor\, mentor\, and mental health advocate. \nSunday\, October 13 | 5:30pm \nChandni Restaurant: 5748 Mowry School Rd.\, Newark \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities available for companies\, non-profits\, and local product donors.
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/support-solidarity/
LOCATION:Chandni Restaurant\, 5748 Mowry School Rd\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
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SUMMARY:Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:WVMA in collaboration with NISA is happy to announce that we are bringing back this Muslim Marriage Retreat to the South Bay Area on April 26th and 27th! In this one-of-a-kind Marriage Retreat\, couples will get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades. Register here by April 13th and take advantage of our early bird price!
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/muslim-marriage-rejuvenation-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Los Gatos Islamic Center\, 16769 Farley Rd\, Los Gatos\, CA\, 95032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Banquet & Fundraiser Resilience and Identity: Muslim Youth in America
DESCRIPTION:Dr Sameera Ahmed is the founder of The Family and Youth Institute and served as its Executive Director from 2006-2025. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Ahmed is a leading expert on American Muslim youth and has produced numerous groundbreaking publications\, including The State of American Muslim Youth\, Uplifting Black Muslim Youth\, Prevalence of Risk Behaviors of US Muslim College Students\, and Alcohol Use Among US Muslim College Students. \nSponsorship Opportunities available for companies\, non-profits\, and local product donors.
URL:https://asknisa.org/event/annual-banquet-fundraiser-resilience-and-identity-muslim-youth-in-america/
LOCATION:Chandni Restaurant\, 5748 Mowry School Rd\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States
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