CONFETTI ALL AROUND
Rooted in Reflection presents Confetti All Around, a podcast that provides an intimate space for vulnerability, inner child joy and ancestral energy to co-exist and give generously to others listening for the comfort and the cuentos. Confetti All Around is intimate and brave. It's compassionate and timely. We are pulling back the veil on all the work behind the scenes of coming to this part of our lives where we can celebrate and rejoice from the roots to the fruits!Mission:On Confetti All Around we hold space for the celebration of our success and the mess after the party's over. We dive into vulnerability to share a moment in our lives we thought we did not have direction or felt utterly defeated and the lessons learned from them to get to where we are now. We center self compassion, creativity and intergenerational healing. Host:Confetti All Around is hosted by Chicana Therapist Cynthia Perez, LCSW who has worked in the field of Los Angeles, CA for 15 years as a social worker in schools, homes and hospitals and realized what everyone wants is connection and a good story. Cynthia interviews friends, mentors and cycle breakers.
*This podcast is not therapy.
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CONFETTI ALL AROUND
S03-E06: "Disenfranchised Grief & Collective Compassion" with guest Asma Abu Dahab
In this episode, host Cynthia Perez interviews Asma Abu Dahab, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker. Asma shares her roles in life, including being a mother, daughter, wife, therapist, and activist. They discuss the challenges of being online and the vitriol that can be experienced. Asma talks about her childhood and the trauma she is currently processing related to her family's history in Palestine. They also explore the concept of disenfranchised grief and the difficulty of grieving openly. Asma shares how she finds solace in connecting with her ancestral roots and engaging in traditional activities. They discuss the importance of decolonizing the field of mental health and how others can support this work. Asma, a therapist and activist, shares her experiences and insights on the impact of social media activism, breaking down cultural barriers, and the importance of standing up for one's values. She discusses the challenges she faces as a Muslim woman wearing a hijab and the criticism she receives. Asma emphasizes the need to normalize conversations about Palestine and the importance of connecting with others on a human level. She also reflects on her role as a therapist and the shift in her approach since the recent events in Palestine.
Asma is a psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the US. Asma has been in the mental health field for over 10 years. Asma has a masters of science in social work from Columbia University in the City of New York and is specialized in health, mental health and disabilities. She speaks English and Arabic fluently. Her passion is for empowering others to live their best life, to help normalize mental health care and decolonize the mental health field.
IG: asma.therapist
