The Mindful Muslim Podcast #35 – Being a Muslim Woman in Clinical Psychology with Dr. Dawn Reeves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grkZnKaH-3E The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality. In this episode, Sivan had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Dawn Reeves - a qualified Clinical Psychologist for over twenty years. Dr. Reeves converted to Islam during her clinical training in 1998. She has trained in the UK and worked in different NHS trusts in the Midlands and South East England. Her specialist interest lies in older people's mental health and wellbeing. She also enjoys working in education and has been fortunate enough to have worked in Saudi Arabia as an assistant professor to help establish and develop a clinical psychology degree at Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh. She is currently working on a Clinical Associate in Psychology Masters Apprenticeship programme as a senior course lecturer. This discussion involved: The profession of psychology and its sub-categoriesHer work in establishing Clinical Psychology in Saudi Arabia and beyondAn exciting new programme in the UK for aspiring psychologists, plus support and guidanceAdvice to individuals who might be struggling with their psychological health& so much more! Dr. Reeves can be contacted via email at drdawnreeves22@gmail.com and can also be found on twitter @drdawnreeves. If you would like to ask us a question, suggest a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast or even feature on the podcast as a guest, then please do get in touch with the Mindful Muslim Podcast Team at podcast@inspiritedminds.org.uk. Support our podcast by becoming a Torchbearer for Inspirited Minds.