• What is stress and anxiety?
• Types of stress (good stress vs bad stress)
• Normal anxiety vs problematic anxiety
• Common physical and emotional signs
• Understanding Stress & Anxiety in Islam
Lecture 1: Introduction to Stress and Anxiety
Lecture 2: Causes & Triggers of Stress and Anxiety
• Relationship between thoughts, feelings, and stress
• Common unhelpful thoughts
• How to recognize emotional patterns
Lecture 5: Breathing & Relaxation Techniques
• Deep breathing basics
• Muscle relaxation basics
• Quick calming exercises and grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1)
Lecture 6: Lifestyle Strategies for Stress Reduction
• Importance of sleep
• Basic healthy eating habits
• Movement/exercise for stress relief
• Basic time management
Lecture 7: Islamic Lifestyle Habits That Reduce Stress
• Moderation (Wasatiyyah) in daily life
• Importance of sleep, cleanliness, routine
• The Sunnah of balance between body and soul
• Quranic Healing (Shifa) and recitation for emotional ease
Lecture 8: Building Resilience
• Growth vs. fixed mindset
• Coping strategies
• Self-compassion
• Building supportive social connections
• Learning strength and compassion from prophetic character
Lecture 9: Creating a Basic Stress Management Plan
• Review of key tools from the course
• Choosing techniques that work for you
• When to seek help from a professional
Lecture 10: When to Seek Professional Help
• Signs stress/anxiety is becoming unmanageable
• Support options (counselors, psychologists, etc.)
• Reducing stigma
