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Article Title:
Spiritual Empowerment: A Conceptual Model of Mindfulness-Based Healing for Muslim Mothers
Our Program Director, Sehrish Malik, recently authored an article published by the American Psychological Association (APA). In this piece, she explores the intersection of maternal mental health, cultural responsiveness, and community-based care. Her reflections highlight the urgent need for supportive spaces that honour both the emotional and cultural realities of mothers. We are proud to share this contribution, which amplifies the voices of women in our communities and advances the conversation on mental health equity.
©American Psychological Association, [2025]. This paper is not the copy of record and may not exactly replicate the authoritative document published in the APA journal. The final article is available, upon publication, at: 10.1037/ort0000871
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ICNA Canada
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Islamic Community Centre of Milton (ICCM)
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Salaam Psychology
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ISNA Cares
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Naseeha Mental Health
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Khalil Center
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Canadian Muslim Counselling
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ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids
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Maternal Minds
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Aqeedah Institute
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Madina Quran Institute
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ISNA Canada
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Being ME
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Jannah Circle
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Earth Steps
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Salaam Spaces (children/teens and women)
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ICNA Sisters Canada
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Maternal Minds
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Location: Milton
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Islamic Relief Canada
Email: info@islamicrelief.ca
Phone: 1-855-377-4673
Location: Burlington
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Halal Food Bank
Email: info@HalalFoodBank.ca
Phone: 519-933-9877
Location: Milton
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National Zakat Foundation Canada
Email: info@nzfcanada.com
Phone: 888-693-2203
Location: Mississauga
Website: https://www.nzfcanada.com/
Muslim Children's Aid and Support Services (MCASS)
Email: Info@muslimchildrensaid.com
Phone: 416-907-9407
Location: Scarborough
Website: https://muslimchildrensaid.com/
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Sakeenah Homes
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Nisa Homes
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Hum-We
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Phone: 437-453-6400
Location: Milton
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Muslim Welfare Canada
Email: info@mwcanada.org
Phone: 905-281-9730
Location: Mississauga
Website: https://mwcanada.org/
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Ummah Maternal Services
Phone: (647) 677-3328
Location: Greater Toronto Area
The WOMB Milton
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Phone: 905-842-2434
Location: Milton
Website: https://www.thewombmilton.ca/
Mindful Birthing and Motherhood
Location: Online
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Keep Calm Birth
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Website: https://www.keepcalmbirth.com/
Milton Centre for Women’s Health
Email: Miltonobgyn@bellnet.ca
Phone: (905) 875-2280
Location: Milton
Discover Birth
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Location: Greater Toronto Area
Website: https://discoverbirth.com/
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Assaulted Women’s Helpline
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Halton Distress Center
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Nisa Helpline
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Helpline: 1-888-315-6472
Location: Mississauga
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24/7 Crisis Line – COAST
Helpline: 1-877-825-9011
Location: Halton
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MLSC: Muslim legal support centre
Email: info@muslimlegalcentre.ca
Phone: 416-350-2914
Location: Ontario
Website: https://muslimlegalcentre.ca/
Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association (CMLA)
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Location: Ontario
Website: https://www.cmla-acam.ca
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Email: info@nccm.ca
Phone: +1866-524-0004
Location: Markham
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Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)
Email: info@ccmw.com
Phone: 416-999-6059
Location: Toronto
Website: https://www.ccmw.com/
Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC)
Email: info@muslimadvisory.ca
Location: Oakville
Website: www.muslimadvisory.ca
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Halal Parenting
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Website: https://www.halalparenting.com/
Muslim Mamas
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Muslim Family Hub
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Muslim Parents' Homeschooling
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Milton Muslims moms
Muslim Moms of Mississauga
Soul Sisters
Maternal Minds WhatsApp Community Group