(Bay Area) Pre-Ramadan Wellness Workshop: Thriving in Work, Life, and Faith
🌙 Pre-Ramadan Wellness Workshop: Thriving in Work, Life, and Faith 🌙
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Los Altos Community Center, Los Altos, CA
Location details will be released to registrants 48 hours in advance.
About the Workshop:
As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan, we have a unique opportunity for reflection, spiritual growth, and personal renewal 🌱. The Pre-Ramadan Wellness Workshop is designed to support Muslim professionals in preparing holistically for Ramadan—balancing their personal, professional, and spiritual lives, while avoiding burnout and fatigue.
Led by Dr. Manar Abdelmegeed, an experienced integrative psychiatrist, this workshop will focus on practical strategies to help you approach Ramadan with intention, resilience, and balance:
🌿 Setting Meaningful Intentions for Ramadan: Learn how to define clear, realistic goals that align with your spiritual and professional values, setting you up for success throughout the month.
🔥 Managing Professional and Personal Burnout: Address the challenges of balancing work, fun, family, and faith, and learn how to break free from the "superwoman" mindset. Discover strategies to recharge and sustain your energy during Ramadan 🌙.
💪🏽 Building Resilience and Maintaining Energy: Explore effective techniques to build resilience, maintain emotional well-being, and stay energized while fulfilling both your religious duties and professional responsibilities.
and more!
There will also be time to pray and network. Drinks and refreshments will be provided!
Meet Your Speaker: Dr. Manar Abdelmegeed
Dr. Manar Abdelmegeed, a distinguished integrative psychiatrist, is double board-certified in General Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She founded and leads AlbabCare Behavioral Health and Consulting Services in Campbell, CA, providing comprehensive mental health care to both adults and children.
Dr. Abdelmegeed earned her medical degree from Cairo University and holds a Master of Public Health from Boston University. She completed her residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a fellowship at UC Irvine.
With over 15 years of experience, she employs a personalized, holistic approach to psychiatric care, integrating various therapy modalities, lifestyle adjustments, supplements, and genetic testing. Medication is introduced only when necessary.
An accomplished speaker and educator, Dr. Abdelmegeed actively reduces mental health stigma through community outreach. As Co-Founder of Yalla Kafala, an Egyptian NGO supporting adoptive families, and a consultant for companies developing mental health strategies, she demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing mental health across diverse communities.
She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Abdelmegeed prioritizes patient empowerment through knowledge, empathy, and collaborative goal setting to enhance overall well-being.
Note: Registration fees help us cover event costs, including light refreshments and venue rental. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will support future MWP initiatives.
Questions?
For any questions or additional information, please reach out to us at:
Email: manaal.siddiqui@muslimwomenprofessionals.org or events@muslimwomenprofessionals.org