Introducing Naseeha Sessions @ Sanad Trust Foundation
Naseeha Sessions: Listening Sessions for the Community
Having someone to speak to or confide in seems to be a limited commodity in the world we live in today. Not many of us have the time to check in on our family members or our neighbors as much as we know we should. And even when we do, our time is so limited with all the other responsibilities on our plate. Our listening skills, patience and overall ability to help can be tested. And in turn, our community members struggle and struggle alone in silence.
Although this is a prevalent phenomena in our community, the communal effort to adequately deal with it is mediocre at best. Take a minute to think about it. Think of someone you know in your community who is struggling. Maybe it is a married couple who are in a difficult spot in their marriage. Maybe it is a child displaying behavioral health concerns, like not doing well in school or staying out late with friends. Maybe it is our neighbor who is an older adult in need of emotional and spiritual support after losing their spouse. Maybe it is a young professional who is unhappy with their spiritual well-being.
Just sitting here I can think of quite a few people in my life that would benefit from having someone listen to them one on one giving them sincere advice, naseeha.
What are Naseeha Sessions?
This is why at Sanad Trust Foundation we are introducing our newest service, Naseeha Sessions. We want to provide the community with a safe place where anyone can be heard and supported. Naseeha Sessions are listening sessions intended to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by providing emotional and spiritual support services. Naseeha is the arabic word for advice or recommendation with sincerity and is looked upon positively in our Islamic teachings. Our prophet Muhammad PBUH said “Our religion is based on sincere concern” (Muslim).
The goals of the Naseeha Sessions are (but not limited to):
- To facilitate communication to assist in resolving concerns, conflict or conduct
- To re-establish healthy relationships within family systems
- To encourage and provide benefit to their spiritual and emotional well being
- To assist in spiritual, personal and professional development
How does it work?
If you or someone you know are interested in Naseeha sessions, the first step is to fill out our 2-minute intake form, the link to it is found at the bottom of the page. The intake form is completely confidential and will helps us understand what your needs are.
After completing the intake form, we will follow-up with an initial phone conversation (within 48hrs) in order to ensure we understand the concern. We also use this as an opportunity to be honest about our ability and limitations.
Sessions are $60 a session, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds and payment plans are available. Naseeha Sessions are available to be scheduled up to 2 times a month either on a Friday afternoon or a Saturday morning. Sessions typically last from 45-60 minutes.
Naseeha Sessions are not a substitute for clinical therapeutic care, rather a first step to addressing the emotional needs of an individual, child, couple or family. We request if a child is under 18 that their parent or guardian be present at the center with them.
If at this time this program does not meet your individual needs then please consider supporting the needs of your neighbor by making a financial contribution. Your donations will support this cause and allow us to work individually with people in our community to strengthen and support their emotional and spiritual well being and assist in resolving their concerns and much more.
If you have any questions or concerns or would like to get involved please email:
info@old.sanadtrust.org or call: (754) 217- 4062
To sign up or find out more information click: https://old.sanadtrust.org/outreach/naseeha/
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