Navigating Family Relationships

This is a workshop on Navigating Family Relationships, taking place for 3.5 hours virtually and in-person at the Brady Arts & Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, London E1 5HU, UK.

About this event:

“The person who perfectly maintains the ties of kinship is not the one who does it because he gets recompensed by his relatives (for being kind and good to them), but the one who truly maintains the bonds of kinship is the one who persists in doing so even though the latter has severed the ties of kinship with him.” [Al-Bukhari].

Family relationships are at the heart of Islam and maintaining ties is a central theme in the life of a Muslim. However, it may not always be easy to maintain a relationship with a family member or relative, especially if the relationship is unhealthy, unsupportive or abusive. Identifying such a relationship is not often the hard part, but rather how to resolve the issues and conflicts arising can have a huge impact on mental health and wellbeing for the entire family.

Islam is a collectivist religion and we should pride ourselves on how we, as an Ummah (community), are like one body. It is therefore our collective social responsibility to understand how to help ourselves and those around us when navigating difficult family relationships.

By attending this workshop, you will be contributing towards the mission of improving the mental health and wellbeing of the Ummah, In Shaa Allah! You will also receive a certificate of attendance.

Date and Time:

• Saturday, 17th June 2023 at 11am
• Brady Arts & Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, London E1 5HU

This event is ALSO taking place ONLINE – for online participants you will be sent a Zoom link automatically by eventbrite.

By attending this workshop you will learn:

1. The concept of family dynamics and how to identify familial difficulties and unhealthy relationships
2. Understanding what Islam says about how to maintain healthy relationships and resolve conflicts
3. What the Prophets of Islam have done before us to cope with such difficulties and resolve familial conflicts
4. Some key characteristics to implement Islamic teachings into practice when it comes to family relationships
5. Practical and spiritual advice on how to better mental health and wellbeing, and where to obtain additional support or information.

This workshop will be highly interactive, with many discussions, and case studies to work through as a group.

Disclaimer

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic and the discussion of potentially triggering topics, we recommend individuals to only attend if they feel safe and well enough. Please note that we aim to have a member of our qualified support team present should you need any support during the workshop, however this is subject to availability.

Important things to note before the sessions:

• Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the time as we aim to have a prompt start.
• We highly encourage participants to attend and participate in as many discussions as possible in order to reap the full benefits of the workshop.
• Some interactions will be required via Slido (http://Slido.com) so please have a smart phone or device handy should you wish to participate.