Sufi Psychology Association

08/04/2026

Communication is about so much more than the words we say.

Every conversation is filtered through our experiences, assumptions, emotions, and expectations. Sometimes we’re not hearing the other person at all. We’re hearing our own story about what they said.

What if there were another way?

Join us for Wellness Live as we explore Listening Beyond Words: The Sufi Psychology Art of Communication. We’ll discuss how Sufi psychology can help us communicate with greater empathy, listen more deeply, and begin to recognize the inner filters that shape our relationships with others and ourselves.

🗓 Wednesday, August 5
🕘 9:00 AM PST | 12:00 PM EST
📍Live on Instagram: Sufi Psychology Association

Bring your questions and join the conversation. We’d love to have you with us.

07/09/2026

07/02/2026

Have any questions for the Sufi Psychology Association?

Join our monthly office hours for a casual discussion about Sufism, psychology, and the organization.

These sessions will take place on the first Friday of each month at 12:00 PM EST via Zoom. Each gathering offers a welcoming space for reflection, conversation, and shared inquiry into the principles of Sufi Psychology.

Whether you’re new to SPA or a longtime participant - all are welcome.

Sign up at: www.sufipsychology.org

06/29/2026

🌿 Wellness Live | Strengthening Your Tolerance of Ambiguity

Life doesn't always provide clear answers. Learning to navigate uncertainty with greater resilience can help reduce stress, build emotional flexibility, and create a deeper sense of inner stability.

Join us on Instagram Live as psychotherapist and psychologist Anahita Saatarian explores practical ways to strengthen your tolerance of ambiguity and respond to life's unknowns with greater confidence and calm.

📅 Wednesday, July 1
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM Los Angeles (PST)
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM New York (EST)
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM London (GMT)

We hope you'll join us.

06/16/2026

We were delighted to join the Laugh, Lend & Eat podcast for a thought-provoking conversation on Sufism, psychology, and artificial intelligence.

As AI becomes increasingly woven into daily life, important questions emerge about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. In this episode, we explore a perspective central to both Sufism and Sufi Psychology: that our thoughts are not the entirety of who we are.

Together, we discuss self-awareness, the nature of the self, the opportunities and limitations of artificial intelligence, and why cultivating inner knowledge may be more important than ever in an age of rapidly advancing technology.

Thank you to the Laugh, Lend & Eat team for creating space for this meaningful dialogue.

Listen to the full conversation through the link in our Linktree or on your favorite podcast platform.

What part of the conversation resonated most with you?

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06/04/2026

So excited to be presenting at the 24th World Congress of Psychotherapy at the United Nations and CUNY. Join us on Saturday at 2:40pm.

06/02/2026

🧠 Wellness Live: Move Beyond Pain

Pain is more than a physical experience. Research continues to show that movement, the nervous system, and the brain all play a role in how pain is perceived, processed, and healed.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sahar Massoudian as we explore the neuroscience of movement and pain, and how understanding this connection can open new pathways toward healing and well-being.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
📍 Live on Instagram

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04/29/2026

Wellness Live- Before the Flight: Understanding the Journey Within

What does The Conference of the Birds actually invite you into?

And what changes when you don’t just watch it, but begin to recognize yourself inside it?

Join us for a live conversation as we explore the deeper connection between the Sufi Psychology Association workshop and the Conference of the Birds program.

This session will unpack how inner awareness shapes the experience, why preparation matters, and how art can become a mirror rather than something you simply observe.

Wednesday, May 6th
9:00–10:00 AM (Los Angeles)
12:00–1:00 PM (New York)
5:00–6:00 PM (London)

Live on Instagram

You don’t want to miss this.

04/20/2026

Before the journey begins, something within us hesitates.

Join us for a half-day workshop on May 22 or 23 to pause and see the patterns shaping your path, before the first step.

Inspired by The Conference of the Birds by Farid ud-Din Attar, we’ll explore inner obstacles like doubt, fear, attachment, and distraction. Not as flaws, but as signals for growth.

With guided reflection, journaling, meditation, and dhikr, you’ll reconnect with your intention and move forward with clarity.

Attend the workshop and get tickets for the full Conference of the Birds program at the Winspear Opera House on May 24 to continue your journey.

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03/02/2026

Some events ask more of us than we feel ready to give. In those moments, having steady ways to care for ourselves and support one another matters.

Join us for Wellness Live as we explore how to cope during difficult times with Dr. Farnoosh Nouri, LPC-S. Together, we’ll talk about practical ways to manage stress, stay grounded, and strengthen resilience when life feels uncertain.

Wednesday, March 4
Live on Instagram
9:00–10:00 AM Los Angeles (PST)
12:00–1:00 PM New York (EST)
5:00–6:00 PM London (GMT)

Bring your questions. Share with someone who may need support.