Marriage & Family Relationships

The Power of Knowing Your Partner’s Story

✍️ Dr. Yusuf Malik Frederick, JD, PhD

Most couples prepare for marriage by focusing on compatibility, communication, or romance. What many overlook is the deeper story—the emotional wounds, childhood experiences, and unhealed trauma that silently shape how they love, react, trust...

Faith Through Hardship

✍️ Dr. Yusuf Malik Frederick, JD, PhD

Juz’ Amma, the thirtieth Juz’ of the Qur’an, shines light on themes of struggle, identity, and divine reassurance—timeless lessons revealed in Mecca when the early believers faced intense oppression. When viewed through the lived experiences of African Americans...

35 Relationship Goals for Couples & Tips to Achieve Them

✍️ Sylvia Smith

In This Article Falling in love is perhaps the most beautiful feeling in the world. However, building a relationship with your beloved and working hard to make it last a lifetime makes it even more special. Wondering how you ensure that the spark...

10 Methods to Champion Your Relationship

✍️ Noah Williams

People don’t need a partner. When you take the time to establish who you are, become comfortable in your skin, loving and value that person, that’s almost...

Key issues to consider in therapy with Muslim families

✍️ S. Weatherhead & A. Daiches

Weatherhead, S., & Daiches, A. (2015). Key issues to consider in therapy with Muslim families. Journal of religion and health, 54(6), 2398-2411. DOI:10.1007/s10943-015-0023-8 Introduction Theorists and researchers considering cultural issues within therapy have highlighted the challenge of engagement with people...

Best Muslim Marriage Counselors | Islamic Couples Counseling

✍️ Dr. Irfan Siddique

Just like in any other relationship, Muslim couples sometimes experience conflicts due to many different reasons, such as misunderstandings, differing expectations, and communication breakdowns. Islam has a history of couples counseling dating back to the Prophet Muhammad, who provided support...

Substance Use Disorder Family Guide Brochure

✍️ Yusuf Malik Frederick

Substance use disorder (SUD) affect families in many different ways. Today, one of the most prevalent substance misuses is prescription painkillers, or opioids. In 2020 alone, almost 10 million people 12 years or older misused opioids, 9.3 million of...

Mental Health Treatment of African American Teens and Young Adults

✍️ Yusuf Malik Frederick

Historically, African American teens and young adults have been categorized as a vulnerability population as part of a “high- need” group susceptible to psychological disorders. Multiple national reports here in the United States show that individuals across racial and ethnic...