Past Events
Parent Advisory Group @ EPIC
July - November, 2020
MAPS has partnered with the EPIC leadership to better understand and revamp youth and parent programs to better meet their needs, provide programs that are relevant, and keep youth connected to the masjid now and in the future, as the youth are the leaders of the next generation.
COVID Response Series
April - December, 2020
Over the summer of 2020, we launched into a regular community dialogue through our Instagram and Facebook pages, with the use of live videos, webinars, and Q&As. We had a very positive response for the community and were grateful to serve as a community resource during a difficult time. More available on our Instagram page.
Back to School - Home Edition
July 28 - August 18, 2020
Several MAPS counselors came together during the pandemic to educate youth on how to fight social isolation, improve communication skills, overcome anxiety/stress, manage expectations, and more.
ShoutOut DFW
July 15, 2020
Our third co-founder Saihba Ali was featured on ShoutOut DFW for her work as a counselor.
Podcast: “It’s OK to ask for help”
May 29, 2020
In the Muslim community, mental health hasn't always been an easy thing to talk about—until now, thanks to MAPS! In this episode, Freeni invites some members of MAPS to talk about what they do, how they help in the DFW area, and how recent events can impact Muslim families and individuals. Link to listen here.
Voyage Dallas Magazine
May 26, 2020
Two of our co-founders Heena Khan and Abida Minhas were featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine to talk about their work in founding MAPS and their background as therapists.
Children’s Social Emotional Health Storytime @ EPIC
January 25, 2020
Several MAPS counselors coordinated to provide a social-emotional health storytime for kids that included a discussion and activity on worry and anxiety for kids ages 6-10.
Dallas Muslim Medical Association presentation
August 25, 2019
Saihba Ali presented our work with MAPS at the DMMA conference along with case studies and discussions of holistic healing for Muslims specifically.
Imam Workshop @ EPIC
November 30, 2018
This meeting was a vision of MAPS, and a result of years of effort put into its founding so that we can bridge the gap between mental health and spiritual wellbeing with improved understanding and insight. This gathering was the first meeting of a series to dialogue, brainstorm, and come up with best practices in a quest for a stronger community – not just in our structures and organizations, but strong to the core of each members’ heart, mind, and soul, solidifying families one individual at a time.
IACC Suicide and Crisis Management
September 7, 2018
With 500 people in attendance, our co-founders Abida and Saihba presented a workshop on suicide and crisis management to masjid youth which catered to several sensitive but timely topics.
Understanding Mental Illness in the Community
September 30, 2017
MAPS presented at Allen Masjid to facilitate a conversation about mental health and mental illness in the Muslim community.