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Towards a Balanced Sense of Self

Join Dr. Hanan Ahmed Al Qattan, who will lead a two-day intensive program designed to support Muslim women develop a balanced personality through practical tools that encourage sel..
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About this Program
Join Dr. Hanan Ahmed Al Qattan, who will lead a two-day intensive program designed to support Muslim women develop a balanced personality through practical tools that encourage self-exploration and foster balanced self-esteem.
Rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH), and contemporary science, the program will cover four key themes, each consisting of three sub-themes for participants to explore
Theme 1. Understanding the Self and the Components of Healthy Self-Worth in the Qur’an and Sunnah
- Defining a healthy sense of self and its core components, including self- acceptance, competence, guidance, and confidence.
- Differentiating between a healthy, unhealthy, and inflated sense of self.
- Understanding the factors that influence the development of self and personality, including family, life experiences, and society.
Theme 2. Identifying and Replacing Negative Beliefs
- How to recognize negative self-beliefs.
- Understanding the role of inner dialogue in both building and undermining the self.
- Practical tools to shift pessimistic thinking to positive thinking.
Theme 3. Developing Behaviors that Support a Healthy Sense of Self
- Practicing self-compassion, forgiveness, and handling mistakes.
- Recognizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries, acknowledging one’s accomplishments, and evaluating them.
- Building daily habits that nurture and elevate the self, through assessment, achievement, and organization.
Theme 4. The Role of One’s Sense of Self in Interpersonal Relationships and Daily Life
- Exploring how one’s sense of self impacts interpersonal relationships.
- Understanding the difference between self-esteem and reliance on external validation.
- Strengthening self-confidence to face destructive criticism and challenges.
Meet our Instructor
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Dr. Hanan Al-Qattan
Dr. Hanan Al-Qattan is the founder and director of the Itizan Centre for Psychological and Educational Counseling and Training. She holds a Doctor ate in Shari’a with Honors, specializing in psychiatric disorders and their impact on Shari’a provisions, along with a Higher Diploma in Psychological Education.
Dr. Hanan is also a certified international trainer in personality development, psychological counselling, and family stability, with expertise in REBT, CBT, and DBT. She is also the founder of the Inner Peace Volunteer Team for Psychological Support and the Psychological Self-Jurisprudence Project, which integrates psychological guidance with the Qur’an and Sunnah. Dr. Hanan is an author who has written therapeutic stories for children, including Duhaa, The Moon, and an interactive book for girls, Hope and Peace, Leader of Orphans.
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If you wish to register for a Towards a Balanced Sense of Self, please contact us at 7054 1201 and we will assist you with manual registration.