Sabreen Azhar, LMFT, from the Khalil Center, talks with our board member, Marté Matthews, about what therapists should know about the practice of Ramadan. Ramadan is a practice of fasting and introspection lasting one month. This year Ramandan will be observed from March 1st-March 30. Khalil Center is a psychological and spiritual community wellness center founded in Islamic principles with multiple locations around the Bay Area and across the country.

Sabreen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. She currently works at Khalil Center, a psychological and spiritual community wellness center founded in Islamic principles. managing the Bay Area branch.

 Sabreen's website and contact info

resources:

Ramadan Support Groups:
https://amaly.org/support-groups-active

New Muslims Support Group:
https://www.eventcombo.com/e/Convert-Connections-Your-Muslim-Support-Circle-74717

Helpful Websites

About Ramadan: 
https://www.whyislam.org/ramadan/
Myths about Ramadan: 
https://www.whyislam.org/mythsramadan/
Exemptions for not Fasting in Ramadan:
https://www.zakat.org/valid-exemptions-for-not-fasting-ramadan

Blog Posts:
 https://nedic.ca/blog/anorexia-ramadan-a-muslim-converts-recovery-journey/

And for psychoeducation, consults, or counseling needs: 
 https://khalilcenter.com/