We are grateful to be joined by Ayman Nassar of Islamic Leadership Institute in Maryland, USA. The not-for-profit organisation aims to promote leadership development, education, and research based on Islamic values and principles. They operate a Youth Crisis Line which provides counselling services for ages 13-27 with support for youth suffering from substance abuse, homelessness,…
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One of the most frequent questions from those looking to get married or those finding an opposite-sex partner is whether they should disclose their same-sex attraction and struggle to their future spouse. Many individuals feel that the stigma of same-sex attraction or gender identity conflict is taboo to discuss during the “get to know each…
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The government has decided to bring forth legislation to ban conversion therapy practices to change sexual orientation. It includes non-physical “conversion therapy” which the government refers to as “talking conversion therapy”. It fully bans such talking therapy for under-18s. However, the government clarifies also that it aims to protect freedom of speech and clinicians’ independence…
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Across 88 podcast episodes, Waheed Jensen has shared the everyday struggles of Muslims experiencing same-sex attractions (SSA) and gender dysphoria (GD) who want to live a life true to Allah and Islam. He has shared resources and practical solutions and tried to create a safe space for Muslims who struggle with SSA or GD, as…
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As topics on gender, relationships and sex become more commonly discussed in the UK school curriculum. We are joined by Yusuf Patel from SREIslamic to discuss how to appropriately handle conversations with children on sex and relationships and the Islamic resources available. Strong Support also runs a Parents circle that supports parents who have children…
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Our stories hold powerful truths. Truths that can challenge falsehood. Truths that bring hope. Truths that pass the test of time. Collectively by sharing our truths we can bring forth CHANGE. Strong Support is delighted with the brave entries of stories we have received but would love to hear more from our members and encourage…
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We are grateful to be joined on this webinar with board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, Miriam Grossman, M.D. She speaks to parents, students, educators, and health professionals internationally on the dangers of political correctness in her profession. In the UK the number of kids seeking treatment for opposite-sex identification has increased 4000% in one…
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We are grateful to be joined by Richard Cohen, who is well known in the community. In this webinar, we discuss his latest book: Time, Touch and Talk. TIME represents sunlight. Time to get in touch with your soul, heal your wounds, and fulfil your unmet love needs. No one will love or respect you…
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We are pleased to be joined by Michael Gasparro, M.A. for this webinar. You may have heard from Michael in his podcast with Waheed Jensen where he discussed the reintegrative therapy model. In this webinar, we will be discussing OCD in the context of same-sex attractions. We discuss how individuals might be obsessed with recovery…
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SAFE-T – Sexual Attraction Fluidity Exploration in Therapy is a term used by the Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and Scientific Integrity to describe explorative therapy for clients with issues around sexuality. It does not imply that categorical change is the goal and in so doing create unrealistic expectations for many clients. Nor does it imply…
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