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Amirah Ahmad Shah
3 days ago4 min read
The Cultural Side of Emotional Intelligence: Why Your EQ Might Look Different From Someone Else’s
Ever wonder why emotions seem universal but are expressed so differently across the globe? That’s because emotional intelligence (EQ)—our...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jan 133 min read
The Great Exodus: Why People Are Stepping Away from Religion
Ever feel like you’ve outgrown something you once loved? For many, that’s how their relationship with religion starts to feel. People are...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Oct 4, 20248 min read
From Soul to Science: How Psychology Lost Its Way and Is Finding It Again
If you have clicked on this post, you are probably interested in the evolution of psychology. Perhaps you grew up with a certain faith...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Sep 27, 20246 min read
The Effectiveness of Online vs. In-Person Counseling: Insights from Research
Growing up as a TCK (third culture kid) meant that I was raised in cultures outside of my parents' culture and nationality and lived in...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Sep 20, 20246 min read
Healing with Grace and Gratitude in the Face of Grief and Trauma
Whenever we think about healing from grief and trauma, we think about feeling the pain, facing our demons, re-engaging with the negative...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Sep 14, 20249 min read
How Community and Bubble Tea Helped Me Through Grief: A Grief Therapist's Story
I am a grief and trauma therapist, and this is the most challenging and definitely the most personal piece of writing I have produced in...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Grief as a VERB: Healing Through the Power of Movement
In a world that often prioritizes control and order, the natural processes of healing through movement and emotional release are often...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Jun 28, 20246 min read
Understanding Religious Trauma in Australia: Signs, Symptoms & Support
Religious trauma is often not addressed in society. It is often not talked about because of taboo, stigma and shame around it. It is...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
May 12, 20245 min read
Counselling Across Generations: Understanding and Bridging the Generation Gap in Diverse Communities
Counselling Across Generations: Understanding and Bridging the Generation Gap in Diverse Communities As Australia’s society continue...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Apr 27, 20245 min read
Culturally Competent Counselling/ CALD Counselling: Why It Matters
Culturally Competent Counselling/ CALD Counselling: Why It Matters Given Australia’s every growing cultural hybridity, the significance...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Embracing Diversity: The Importance of Cultural Humility in Counselling Practice
Embracing Diversity: The Importance of Cultural Humility in Counselling Practice The importance of cultural sensitivity and cultural...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 17, 20242 min read
Cultural Trauma and Healing: Integrating Cultural Practices into Therapeutic Interventions
Cultural Trauma and Healing: Integrating Cultural Practices into Therapeutic Interventions In the realm of mental health, cultural trauma...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 15, 20247 min read
Understanding Trauma Bonding: What It Is and How to Actually Overcome It
Understanding Trauma Bonding: What It Is and How to Actually Overcome It Trauma bonding is quite the buzz phrase in the past few years....
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Trauma: Why CALD Therapy is Essential
Unlocking the Secrets of Cultural Trauma: Why CALD Therapy is Essential When we think of the word ‘trauma’ we often do not often consider...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 2, 20245 min read
Understanding The Stages of Trauma Bonding: Breaking Free from Destructive Attachments
Understanding The Stages of Trauma Bonding: Breaking Free from Destructive Attachments A trauma bond signifies an emotional connection...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Mar 2, 20244 min read
The Importance of Seeking Culturally Informed (CALD) Counselling in Brisbane: Breaking the Stigma
The Importance of Seeking Culturally Informed (CALD) Counselling in Brisbane: Breaking the Stigma In a cosmopolitan and ethnically...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Feb 18, 20244 min read
Navigating Common Relationship Challenges in Brisbane: A Counsellor's Guide
Navigating Common Relationship Challenges in Brisbane: A Counsellor's Guide Welcome to the heart of Queensland, where the vibrant city...
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Dec 3, 20235 min read
Understanding and Overcoming Trauma Triggers: Empowering Yourself for Healing
Understanding and overcoming trauma triggers to empower yourself for healing by learning about the brain and using the window of tolerance.
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Nov 30, 20233 min read
What is NDIS Counselling? Why should I consider counselling as an NDIS participant?
What is NDIS Counselling, what the benefits are, assessing your NDIS counselling needs and how it fits into your NDIS plan.
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Amirah Ahmad Shah
Nov 6, 20235 min read
Are you experiencing 'Grief'? How do you 'Mourn'? Is there Multicultural Grief Support?
Learn about grief, mourning, and how CALD/multicultural grief counselling can support you appropriately.
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