Building Self Esteem
A lot of us struggling with unwanted behaviours have been aware of negative self-talk and negative thought patterns. For a lot of us in recovery, transitioning to a God-centric lifestyle has involved behavioural changes, letting go of past sexual behaviours, developing a support network, building self-esteem and valuing our relationship with Allah (swt).
Furthermore, in terms of cognitive work, we have had to begin our inner-child healing, identified our thoughts, feelings and needs. We have had to build assertiveness, learn problem solving techniques, improve our communication and emotional maturity in relation to our own sex.
We are grateful to be joined by Zabair Hussain, who explores how unhealthy thinking styles and behaviours impacts in us realising our God-given self-esteem.
Date: Saturday 27th February 2021
Time: 5pm GMT
Zabair Hussain is a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Psychotherapist currently working in the NHS, specialising in mood and anxiety based disorders and has specialist interest in complex trauma and transcultural models of psychotherapy.
In this webinar, Zabair looks at unhelpful thinking styles and unhelpful coping behaviours. These include exploring instrusive thinking styles. i.e. ego-systonic and ego-dystonic values in relation to a person’s faith and beliefs.
We look at depression and anxiety as a result of unwanted same sex attraction. Zabair also practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which is based on value-based living and offers a non-judgemental attitude to the goal of his clients.