Rooted in Healing: Addressing Intergenerational Trauma Through Community-Based Process Groups

​Join us for an insightful webinar with Dr. Hanan Hashem and Uzma Malik as we explore community-based approaches to addressing intergenerational trauma in Muslim communities.

​A persistent challenge in Muslim mental health is the experience of isolation in navigating intergenerational trauma. Rooted in Healing was developed to bridge the gap between individual therapy and communal care by integrating education with relational practice. This hybrid model combines seven multimedia modules on trauma, relationships, and spirituality with seven-session facilitated process groups for Muslim adults.

​Drawing on Islamic traditions of storytelling, ritual, and gathering, the groups create a culturally responsive space where participants can explore intergenerational wounds through both self-reflection and communal witnessing. Two pilot groups (N=7) are currently underway, with pre- and post-test data examining shifts in trauma burden, social support, and hope. The presentation will share preliminary findings, key lessons learned, and future directions for facilitator training, program expansion, and ongoing interpersonal process groups.

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​The Speakers:

​Dr. Hanan Hashem is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and educator whose work sits at the intersection of culture, trauma, and healing. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 2022 and has spent over a decade serving Muslim and Arab communities through clinical practice, research, and teaching. Dr. Hanan is passionate about helping people reconnect with their story, reclaim their dignity, and build meaningful lives rooted in authenticity and belonging.

​Uzma Malik (she/her) is a writer, researcher, and consultant whose work bridges healthcare justice, narrative medicine, and cultural humility. Uzma graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Smith College in 2023 and has spent the last two years working in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare systems. Her desire to invite pause and center wellbeing is fueled by her lived experiences as a patient and academic pursuits as a professional.

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