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SUMMARY:Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad
DESCRIPTION:For Women Ages 35+: Navigate the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual transitions of perimenopause and menopause with practical strategies for symptom management\, well-being\, and faith-based empowerment. \n\nThis is a safe and supportive space to explore tools rooted in science and spirituality to embrace this natural life stage with confidence and grace. \n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | MCC Conference Room | Free\, but Kindly RSVP at mcceastbay.org/life \nThis event will not be live-streamed or recorded. Zuhr and lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events later in the day: \n\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the speaker\nSondos Al Sad is a Family and Community Medicine expert. Dr. Al Sad completed her medical schooling in Jordan and finished her Family Medicine Residency Program and a Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of Kentucky. She is a nationally certified menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)\, equipping her with the most current and up-to-date clinical service for women transitioning to menopause. She is bilingual and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.  \nHer expertise includes women’s health\, immigrant health\, cognitive behavioral therapy for non-psychotic mental illnesses\, public health\, community medicine\, and health equity. Dr. Al Sad believes in a holistic clinical approach\, so she actively listens to patients’ concerns regarding their presentations and passionately seeks answers for them. Dr. Al Sad’s current research interests include women’s health\, Muslim health research\, patient-centered outcomes\, and cost-effective interventions. She has presented her research nationally at academic and community conferences.  \nShe is a leading member of many not-for-profit organizations that aim to serve community engagement\, empowerment\, and wellness.   \nLearn more about Dr. Sondos at https://drempath.net 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-perimenopause-menopause/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad
DESCRIPTION:This Ramadan\, explore Quranic themes emphasizing stories of resilience\, faith\, and the divine wisdom of trials. This presentation will focus on protecting and managing our mental health during Ramadan.  \nDr. Rania recalls a story of Prophet Musa and offers some teachings from Al-Ghazali that we can practice during this blessed month. \n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time | MCC Conference Room | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n Free; no registration needed. This program precedes the Miftaah program at 5 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events that day: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid  Learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mental-health-ramadan/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maristan Center for Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing":MAILTO:maristanorg@gmail.com
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