Youth Mental Health Awareness
This online course is an Introductory one aimed at adults in contact with young people aged 8-18, and is designed to increase awareness of young people’s mental health and some of the issues that can affect this age group. The course covers protective and risk factors, stress, stigma, symptoms, signposting, recovery and self-care. What […]
In Our Own Words – CoEJ Wellbeing Project
CoEJ is pleased and honoured to present ‘In Our Own Words‘, an e-book documenting the lived experiences of those in our communities experiencing mental health challenges. The aim of this project is to promote awareness and help community members grasp the extent of the difficulties faced by their brothers and sisters. We especially hope […]
Loss and Bereavement Workshop – March 2021
CoEJ held it’s second Loss and Bereavement workshop on 28 March 2021 which was facilitated by Br. Sarfraz Jeraj and Sr. Esmat Jeraj. The aim of this workshop was to assist the community in understanding the factors affecting the grieving process and how to communicate effectively with the bereaved. It was an enriching event […]
CoEJ’s first Adult Mental Health First Aid Course – March 2021
CoEJ held its first Adult Mental Health First Aid course Online which was facilitated by Brother Ammar Farishta of Fitrus Training and CoEJ Councillor Mariam Hassam of Revive VSG. The course took place over the course of 4 days from 6th – 9th March 2021. The workshop was completely overbooked and alhamdulillah received highly […]
Gujrati Building Mental Resilience Workshop – February 2021
CoEJ held the first ever Gujrati Building Mental Resilience Workshop on Saturday 13 February 2021. The workshop was facilitated by Sr. Zeinab Goulamaly and Br. Afzal Somji. The workshop revolved around how to control stress and one’s reaction to it, and using rationale to deal with difficult situations. Below are some pictures […]
Scholars Youth Mental Health First Aid Course
Following the success of the previous Online Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Programme that was held in October 2020, CoEJ organised another YMHFA for our scholars on 30 &31 January and 06 & 07 February 2021 through an initiative by CoEJ Islamic, Cultural and Religious Affairs (ICRA). The training was facilitated by Sr. […]
Mental Health: The Role of Our Mosques
CoEJ at MCB’s Our Mosques, Our Future! On 29th November 2020, CoEJ Councillor Mariam Hassam joined a panel of speakers at the Muslim Council of Britain’s Our Mosques, Our Future Conference to share the work CoEJ has been doing to better community mental health and exchange ideas and best practices on what mosques and our communities […]
Let’s Talk Wellbeing Workshop
On Sunday 3rd of January 2021, 31 young people between the ages of 11 to 15 years from Noor Al Asr Youth Group participated in the Let’s Talk Well-Being Workshop run by CoEJ. The workshop was facilitated by Sr. Ridhae Sheikh and Br. Danial Naqvi. The objectives of this course were to: 1. Improve […]
Emotional Support Skills Workshop December 2020
Through this Emotional Skills Support Workshop, the CoEJ Wellbeing Network is aims to offer online training to enable you to support people in the community. This can include those who may be supporting family, volunteers making calls to vulnerable people, or even those who simply want to learn some new skills and practice them. Due […]