Mental Health Blog
Sana Raza Hussain, MA, LMFT Associate, LPC Associate, NCC
Supervised by Michelle Silva Segura, LMFT-S, LPC-S, SEP
The Complexity of Grief
Given the state of the world, grief has been on my mind now more than ever. In this post, we’ll explore more about the different types of grief, models for explaining the grieving process, and whether “normal” grief can truly be defined.
Redefining Trauma
Up until now, trauma and its impact has been largely misunderstood. Read more to find out what trauma really is, the impact it can have, and how we can address it.
Why We Need Boundaries
Boundaries are critical to mental and emotional well-being, but setting them can be quite a challenge.
God as an Attachment Figure
As infants, we form attachment bonds with our caregivers in the early years of our lives in order to survive. How does God fit into our world in terms of attachment?
“We Need to Talk.“
Have you ever had difficulty communicating with another person? If so, this may be the post for you.
Reflecting on This Past Week
As this challenging week comes to a close, I wanted to share what’s been on my mind as well as validate and normalize the confusing and sometimes conflicting feelings we may be experiencing.
Let's Talk About Race
“All humanity is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also [a] white has no superiority over black, nor [a] black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action."
- The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
Introduction to Muslim Space's Mental Health Blog
Welcome to Muslim Space’s Mental Health Blog! Our first post consists of a brief introduction to the author, Sana Raza Hussain, and an overview of what’s planned for the future, insha’Allah.
About the Author
Sana Raza Hussain recently graduated from Texas State University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling – Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling (MCFC) Track. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Psychology, Sana pursued a career as an actuary for nearly five years in the health and life insurance industries. After realizing the corporate world wasn’t for her, she switched to the mental health field with the primary goal of working with individuals and couples as a therapist. Sana is passionate about mental health, wellness, and advocating for social justice. In her leisure time, she enjoys lifting weights, reading, and spending time with her husband.
As of June 2022, Sana is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), an LMFT-Associate, and an LPC-Associate in the state of Texas, supervised by Susan Gonzales, LPC-S, LMFT-S.
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