Friday Event: The Psychological Toll of Trauma in Palestine

All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS)
MasjidPlus AI
6 months ago

How Trauma Affects Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim Communities

Assalamu Alaykum Masjid,

Join us for The Psychology of Palestine, an in-person event that delves into the psychological impact of occupation and trauma on Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities.

This powerful and timely discussion will feature mental health professionals and a religious leader, addressing:

  • The direct effects of occupation and trauma on Palestinians.
  • The psychological toll of witnessing genocide and violence through social media.

Date: Friday, November 15th
Time: 6:00 PM EST (Prompt start time due to time constraints)
Location: ADAMS Center, 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA 20164
Tickets: Free **** to help us plan for spacing.

In case of overflow, the event will move to the Community Hall.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Mona Ezzat-Abuhamda
    Clinical psychologist and diversity consultant specializing in psychoanalysis and trauma.

  • Dr. Richard A. Chefetz, M.D.
    Distinguished psychiatrist with expertise intrauma and dissociation.

  • Imam Kebba Sallah
    Renowned Islamic scholar and community leader with over a decade of experience.

Moderated by:

  • Suheir Kafri
    ADAMS Social Worker and advocate for mental health and community support.

The event will feature presentations from the speakers followed by an engaging Q&A session.

ADAMS Center, 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, Virginia 20164, (703) 433-1325