Nesreen Jaber, discusses her research on Arab American men and their experiences with mental health, emphasizing the "therapist factor." Nesreen highlights key findings from her dissertation, such as the fear of judgment among Arab American men seeking therapy and their desire for longer, more humanistic sessions with self-disclosure from therapists. She also touches upon the challenges faced by Arab American clinicians in navigating societal biases and advocating for culturally responsive care. Ultimately, Nesreen encourages therapists to critically examine their roles, challenge oppressive paradigms, and empower clients to connect their minds and bodies to address systemic distress.

Nesreen Jaber’s Contact:

instagram: nesreenj

Articles:

Cavalhieri, K. E., Jaber, N., & Sievers, B. (2025). Classism and Gendered Racism as Stressors for African American Women. The Counseling Psychologist, 53(2), 210-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/00110000251320126

Jaber, N. (2025). Arabs and Muslims in the workplace: Media’s conflation with terrorism and ramifications in workplace culture. Consulting Psychology Journal, 77(1), 73–83. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpb0000278

Resources:

1. CURCUM’s Trees: A Decolonial Healing Guide for Palestinian Community Health Workers, by the CurCum Collective https://mayflybooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CURCUMs-Trees_A-Decolonial-Healing-Guide_ENGLISH-VERSION.pdf

(Pronounced KurKum or QurQum)

2. Psychoanalysis Under Occupation, Practicing Resistance in Palestine by Sheehi & Sheehi, 2022. ISBN 9781032078694

3. Ordinary Happiness (podcast) EP.51 Psychoanalysis and Gaza feat. Jess Ghannam

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ordinary-unhappiness/id1680330412?i=1000654508563

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Music Samples:

Intro 1 by Marouane Nachid - Authentic Arabic Oud with Flute

Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest

Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure