Restoring Balance: Tackling Burnout and Compassion Fatigue with Psychotherapist - Berak Hussain
This workshop, Restoring Balance: Tackling Burnout and Compassion Fatigue, is designed to equip participants with practical strategies to manage and prevent these experiences, allowing them to continue their work with resilience and renewed energy.
Through guided discussions and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to recognize the signs of burnout, set healthy boundaries, and develop personalized coping strategies. This workshop will explore self-care practices that nurture mental and emotional well-being, focusing on long-term resilience and balance.
Outspoken: Spiritual Life Map-Journey Workshop: self awareness, reflection and actualization
Join us for a transformative Spiritual Life Map Workshop designed to guide Muslim youth on a journey of self-discovery, reflection, and spiritual growth. Through engaging activities and interactive discussions, participants will map out the key events, influences, and values that have shaped their lives and explore how these experiences align with their faith.
In this workshop, participants will create their own life maps, a visual and narrative exercise that helps them identify pivotal moments, personal goals, and core values rooted in Islam. They will also reflect on how these elements contribute to their current identity and faith journey, fostering a deeper awareness of their strengths, aspirations, and areas for growth.
Outspoken: Mental Health and Activism in Media From Treaty 6 to Palestine
Join us at The Glass Cafe for an insightful conversation on the impact of media in shaping narratives within Indigenous communities, from Treaty 6 to Palestine. We’ll also explore how we, as individuals, can stay hopeful and manage the mental and physical challenges of navigating conflicting media narratives.
Painted Narratives: A Mural Reveal Event
Join us on September 28th as we unveil our new community mural! Celebrating a new unique community mural by local Muslim artist Rahmaan Hameed, representing and commemorating Dr. Lila Falhman and the Muslim community within Treaty 6. This mural is one of four inter-connected murals between Islamic Family, Mennonite Central Committee, Africa Center, and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. The project brings together artists, equity-deserving communities, and emerging artists to commemorate reconciliation through participatory art-making based on the principles of wahkohtowin (Cree: kinship) & mawadaa [الْمَوَدَّة] (Arabic: communal affection).
Enjoy food, family activities and games, and fun photo ops! Please note: if there are any financial constraints to purchase tickets, please email daniaa@islamicfamily.ca for assistance
Outspoken x Games Night
Faith & Life Jeopardy Challenge: Test Your Knowledge, Share Your Story! Join us for an exciting and interactive evening of Jeopardy with a twist! Our Faith & Life Jeopardy Challenge brings together youth for a night of fun, learning, and meaningful discussion. Teams will compete to answer questions on faith, life challenges, role models, and community impact—all while deepening their understanding and sharing their personal experiences.
Prize and food will be included!
Cityscape
Cityscapes, our monthly experiential education program, unfolds every last weekend of the month. Immerse yourself in the heart of Edmonton through guided walking tours that traverse various neighborhoods, communities, and amenities. Cityscapes is your passport to understanding the diverse tapestry of our city. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery, connecting with the pulse of Edmonton's vibrant landscapes.
Outspoken: Stories on Stigma and Cultural Humility in Mental Health Care
Mental health stigma and lack of cultural competence can create significant barriers to accessing care, understanding, and support for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
This panel aims to shed light on these challenges and discuss strategies for fostering a more inclusive and compassionate mental health care environment.
This event will bring together experts, advocates, and community members to explore the critical issues of stigma and cultural sensitivity in mental health.