Author Archives: Katie Mottram

Coming soon… MUSLIMS EMERGING PROUD THROUGH MENTAL DISTRESS

However we define our spirituality, when we connect at a soul level there are no boxes that separate us… Read more of Contributor Ayan’s powerful poetry in our upcoming publication MUSLIMS EMERGING PROUD THROUGH MENTAL DISTRESS

“Muslims Emerging Proud through Mental Distress is both a fascinating and empowering collection of experiences. As we know, trauma can befall anyone, and this incredible book offers hope and inspiration to those experiencing Trauma. The lived experiences featured in this pocketbook are full … Continue reading →

This is a topic little addressed, and yet so vital in expanding boundaries and minimising shame for the Muslim community in speaking openly about their emotions. Our next pocketbook of hope in the KindProud series is: Muslims Emerging Proud through … Continue reading →

Last Friday I met with my wonderful Muslim team to finalise their manuscript. There were such mixed emotions; I’m going to so miss woking with these inspirational women, it’s been such a journey of learning and growth. We may have … Continue reading →

RESEARCH STUDY I am working on my PhD dissertation research study in clinical psychology with working title-  The Misdiagnosis of Transpersonal States of Consciousness I plan to carry out research over the next few months looking at people’s lived experiences … Continue reading →

Since we started discussions as the publishing team for our next publication: Muslims Emerging Proud through Mental Distress before COVID-19 hit, all of us have experienced big life transitions and it therefore made sense to share some of these shifts … Continue reading →

You may remember our Muslim Pocket Book team member Sophia who shared her inspiring story of emergence last year. So much has happened since we started this publication process and both Sophia and our Rep Ayan decided that they’d like … Continue reading →

Sometimes it can be the most devastating circumstances that create the deepest bonds. Waheedah’s experience of losing one of her most loved family members twice almost broke her, but she’s back on the train of life and enjoying witnessing the … Continue reading →