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1. Reflecting on The 4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism Event with Farzana Doctor
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By Rachel Wine Held on September 10, and co-hosted by Sahiyo and The U.S. End FGM/C Network, Farzana Doctor introduced her new workbook: “52 Weeks To A Sweeter Life”. The workbook is dedicated to the ...
Created on 10 September 2024
2. Introducing The FGM/C Policy Advocate Care Fund
(News & Blog)
... the world. Donate Here. (P.S. don’t miss out on our upcoming event, “4 Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism,” with Farzana Doctor, on Tuesday, September 10th at 9:00 AM PST/ ...
Created on 05 September 2024
3. “Four Essential Strategies for Self and Community Care in Activism” Event with Farzana Doctor on September 10th
(News & Blog)
...  Description: Farzana Doctor, an activist, social worker, Sahiyo blog contributor, and author, will share practical strategies to help reduce stress, fatigue, and vicarious trauma, offering actionable ...
Created on 05 September 2024
4. Dear Maasi: How can I stop the trauma of FGM/C from popping into my mind?
(News & Blog)
...  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana is a novelist and psychotherapist in private practice. She’s a founding member of WeSpeakOut and the End FGM/C Canada Network. She loves talking about relationships ...
Created on 24 October 2023
5. Dear Maasi: Why it is that women who have gone through FGM/C continue to do it to their young ones?
(News & Blog)
... to your other questions, which I’ll get to in the coming months.   And as always, remember that sexual pleasure is our birthright!  —Maasi About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor: Farzana is a novelist ...
Created on 14 June 2023
6. Dear Maasi addresses pain and pleasure
(News & Blog)
... might be causing it. Anonymous, I hope that helps. Sexual pleasure is our birthright! ---Maasi  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana is a novelist and psychotherapist in private practice. ...
Created on 30 November 2022
7. Why sex educators need to know about female genital cutting (FGC)
(News & Blog)
... topic. Sahiyo offers many resources on FGC to begin learning, including Dear Maasi, a sex and relationships column for FGC survivors by Farzana Doctor. Perhaps most importantly, I recommend starting this ...
Created on 28 November 2022
8. Dear Maasi: "Should I confront the person responsible for my khatna (FGM/C)?"
(News & Blog)
... your mother experienced it too and might have her own unresolved trauma. Going in calmly and slowly is especially important given this. ---Maasi  About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor:  Farzana ...
Created on 26 October 2022
9. Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same, a discussion with Farzana Doctor
(News & Blog)
In our latest Sahiyo Discusses event, which took place on September 21st, we were joined by Farzana Doctor, to discuss her newly released poetry book, You Still Look the Same. A profoundly moving collection ...
Created on 24 October 2022
10. Sahiyo Discusses book club holds next event in September
(News & Blog)
Event: Sahiyo Discusses: You Still Look the Same by Farzana Doctor Date: September 21, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM EST Registration Link: https://bit.ly/SahiyoDiscusses   Sahiyo invites you to join the ...
Created on 04 August 2022
11. Reflecting on the 5th Annual Activist Retreat for members of the Bohra Community
(News & Blog)
... a host of activities, participants enjoyed a group session with Farzana Doctor on self-care strategies for activists; something we all need, to ensure we don’t burn out. This was followed by an interactive ...
Created on 09 June 2022
12. Dear Maasi: Will my daughter ever forgive me?
(News & Blog)
... and I hope that you’ll be able to build understanding with your daughter in time. Healing from the harm of khatna is our birthright! ---Maasi   About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor: Farzana is a novelist ...
Created on 06 April 2022
13. डियर मासी: खतना के खिलाफ बोलने से क्या निजी ज़िन्दगी पे असर हो सकता है?
(News & Blog)
... वह रिश्तों और लैंगिकता के बारे में बात करना पसंद करती है!  www.farzanadoctor.com पर उनके बारे में और मालूमात करें। दाऊदी बोहरा समुदाय के बारे में औरतों के रिश्तों, लैंगिकता, बेवफाई और खतना पर चर्चा ...
Created on 09 March 2022
14. Dear Maasi: Is there something wrong with me because I like this kind of sex?
(News & Blog)
... Here’s a resource about how to find a sex-positive therapist or counsellor. I hope this answers your question, Jameela. Sexual pleasure is our birthright! ---Maasi   About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor: ...
Created on 05 January 2022
15. डियर मासी: एक ट्रॉमा थेरेपिस्ट से बात करना क्यों ज़रूरी है
(News & Blog)
... प्रैक्टिस करती हैं। वह WeSpeakOut और End FGM/C कनाडा नेटवर्क की संस्थापक सदस्य हैं। वह रिश्तों और लैंगिकता के बारे में बात करना पसंद करती है! www.farzanadoctor.com पर उनके बारे में और मालूमात करें। दाऊदी ...
Created on 05 January 2022
16. પ્રિય માસી: એક ટ્રૉમા થેરાપિસ્ટ સાથે તમને વાત કરવાની જરૂર છે
(News & Blog)
... www.farzanadoctor.com પરથી વધુ માહિતી મેળવી શકો છો. તેમની નવી નોવેલ સેવનને અહીં ઑર્ડર કરો, જેમાં દાઉદી બોહરા સમાજના સંદર્ભમાં બૈરાઓના સંબંધો, સેક્સ્યુઆલિટી, બેવફાઇ વિષે વાત કરવામાં આવી છે. ઘોષણા: ફરઝાના ...
Created on 08 November 2021
17. Upcoming Webinar: Moving Towards Sexual Pleasure and Emotional Healing Part 2
(News & Blog)
... speakers: psychotherapist and author Farzana Doctor, activist Sarian Karim-Kamara, and psychotherapist Joanna Vergoth, on female genital cutting (FGC), sexuality and its connection to mental health. The ...
Created on 01 November 2021
18. પ્રિય માસી: ફીમેલ જેનિટલ કટિંગ થી પીડિત મહિલાઓ માટે સેક્સ અને સંબંધની એક નવી કોલમ
(News & Blog)
... છે. તેણી WeSpeakOut અને ‘એન્ડ એફ.જી.એમ./સી. કેનેડા નેટવર્ક’ની એક સ્થાપક સભ્ય છે. તેણીને સંબંધો અને સેક્સ્યુઆલિટી વિષે વાત કરવી ગમે છે! તેણી વિષે તમે www.farzanadoctor.com પરથી વધુ માહિતી મેળવી શકો છો. ...
Created on 26 October 2021
19. Dear Maasi: "I’m a transgender man who is also a survivor of female genital cutting" ...
(News & Blog)
... identities and issues, check out The National Centre for Trans Equality.   About Maasi, aka Farzana Doctor: Farzana is a novelist and psychotherapist in private practice. She’s a founding member of ...
Created on 13 October 2021
20. Dear मासी: खतना से पीड़ित महिलाओं के लिए सेक्स और रिश्तों पर एक नया कॉलम
(News & Blog)
... प्रैक्टिस करती हैं। वह WeSpeakOut और End FGM/C कनाडा नेटवर्क की संस्थापक सदस्य हैं। वह रिश्तों और लैंगिकता के बारे में बात करना पसंद करती है! www.farzanadoctor.com पर उनके बारे में और मालूमात करें।  ...
Created on 01 October 2021
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