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5 Self-Care Tips for Muslim Therapists During Ramadan: Balancing Faith and Mental Health Practice
Ramadan is a profoundly spiritual and transformative time for Muslims worldwide. It's typically marked by fasting, prayer, community...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 143 min read
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Ramadan's Impact on Mental Health: Culturally Competent Care for Therapists
Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a period of profound reflection, spiritual growth, and community connection. For mental health...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 33 min read
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The Power of a Name: Identity, Belonging, and the Weight of Choice.
What’s in a Name? More Than Just Letters A name is often the first thing we share with the world. It holds our history, our lineage, and...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Feb 215 min read
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From Individualism to Collectivism: How Westerners Adapt to Communal Cultures
Last month, I explored the experiences and challenges faced by individuals from collectivist cultures adapting to life in an...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Feb 145 min read
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How Cultural Values Shape Emotional Regulation: The Science Behind Expression & Suppression
Ever wondered why some of us wear our hearts on our sleeves while others keep a 'stiff upper lip' or a 'stoic' predisposition?...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Feb 35 min read
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Between Two Worlds: Psychological Challenges for Collectivist Cultures in the West
Moving to a new country is often a beautiful blend of gratitude and challenge. For individuals from collectivist cultures—where family...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jan 274 min read
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The Cultural Side of Emotional Intelligence: Why Your EQ Might Look Different From Someone Else’s
Ever wonder why emotions seem universal but are expressed so differently across the globe? That’s because emotional intelligence (EQ)—our...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jan 184 min read
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The Great Exodus: Why People Are Stepping Away from Religion
Ever feel like you’ve outgrown something you once loved? For many, that’s how their relationship with religion starts to feel. People are...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jan 133 min read
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Understanding Religious Trauma in Australia: Signs, Symptoms & Support
Religious trauma is often not addressed in society. It is often not talked about because of taboo, stigma and shame around it. It is...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jun 28, 20246 min read
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Counselling Across Generations: Understanding and Bridging the Generation Gap in Diverse Communities
Counselling Across Generations: Understanding and Bridging the Generation Gap in Diverse Communities As Australia’s society continue...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
May 12, 20245 min read
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Culturally Competent Counselling/ CALD Counselling: Why It Matters
Culturally Competent Counselling/ CALD Counselling: Why It Matters Given Australia’s every growing cultural hybridity , the significance...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Apr 27, 20245 min read
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Embracing Diversity: The Importance of Cultural Humility in Counselling Practice
Embracing Diversity: The Importance of Cultural Humility in Counselling Practice The importance of cultural sensitivity and cultural...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 30, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Seeking Culturally Informed (CALD) Counselling in Brisbane: Breaking the Stigma
The Importance of Seeking Culturally Informed (CALD) Counselling in Brisbane: Breaking the Stigma In a cosmopolitan and ethnically...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 2, 20244 min read
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CALD Family Matters in a Western Society: Women's Perspective
ABC News journalist, Christina Zhou, published a story on Australia Talks about What Australians think about Marriage and Children. She...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
May 26, 20213 min read
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Reminders, Appointments & Showing Up
Clients sometimes ask me why I do not send them reminder texts or emails for their appointments. My answer to this is that therapy...
Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jan 27, 20212 min read
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