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May 6

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Growing up, after our family dinner every night my Growing up, after our family dinner every night my parents shared tea while talked about their days, their challenges, their moments of pride and so on. Later on as a couples counselor I came to realize how important those evening rituals were. For them as a couple to touch base, to see the other person and to be seen by her/him in return. Also for us as children to observe and learn how a coupledom looks like. In the current pandemic it’s easy to fade in despair and lose connection with ourselves and others. We need to set rituals to reclaim some sense of connection, continuity and normalcy back into our lives. If you have a ritual that brings meaning to your relationships (with yourself and others) please share. We are all in this together 🙏🏼💫

Growing up, after our family dinner every night my parents shared tea while talked about their days, their challenges, their moments of pride and so on. Later on as a couples counselor I came to realize how important those evening rituals were. For them as a couple to touch base, to see the other person and to be seen by her/him in return. Also for us as children to observe and learn how a coupledom looks like. In the current pandemic it’s easy to fade in despair and lose connection with ourselves and others. We need to set rituals to reclaim some sense of connection, continuity and normalcy back into our lives. If you have a ritual that brings meaning to your relationships (with yourself and others) please share. We are all in this together 🙏🏼💫 …

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برنامه درگوشی ها بر روی یوتیوب. اینک در بایو. I was just informed that my BBC show on sexual wellbeing is now available for free on YouTube- Since there are not many reliable and accessible resources in Farsi please share with individuals who speak Farsi or colleagues who have Farsi speaking clients💫 link in bio.

برنامه درگوشی ها بر روی یوتیوب. اینک در بایو. I was just informed that my BBC show on sexual wellbeing is now available for free on YouTube- Since there are not many reliable and accessible resources in Farsi please share with individuals who speak Farsi or colleagues who have Farsi speaking clients💫 link in bio. …

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Two top concerns that I hear from colleagues in my Two top concerns that I hear from colleagues in my consultation groups are: 1) the how to of self-care and tele-therapy (physical, emotional and relational). 2) the how to of offering topnotch tele-therapy to set yourself apart (from technology used to taking notes, engaging clients, privacy, safety and so on). As you might know I moved my practices 5 times in the past 17 years (from Tehran to London, New York to Palo Alto and now to Los Angeles). I had to find a way to work with my clients across time zones and platforms to remain connected to them and offer the service that they deserved. I think I might know a thing or two to share with you that could help with your practices in the current situation. I am planning to host two free consultation sessions on these areas. One on Friday May 15th at 10 am pacific and one on Friday May 22 at 10 am pacific. Please register here via the link in my bio Also please message me with one hope that you have for this meeting. I want to make sure to tailor my tips to what’s most needed. We are all in this together 💫

Two top concerns that I hear from colleagues in my consultation groups are:
1) the how to of self-care and tele-therapy (physical, emotional and relational). 2) the how to of offering topnotch tele-therapy to set yourself apart (from technology used to taking notes, engaging clients, privacy, safety and so on). As you might know I moved my practices 5 times in the past 17 years (from Tehran to London, New York to Palo Alto and now to Los Angeles). I had to find a way to work with my clients across time zones and platforms to remain connected to them and offer the service that they deserved. I think I might know a thing or two to share with you that could help with your practices in the current situation.
I am planning to host two free consultation sessions on these areas. One on Friday May 15th at 10 am pacific and one on Friday May 22 at 10 am pacific.
Please register here via the link in my bio

Also please message me with one hope that you have for this meeting. I want to make sure to tailor my tips to what’s most needed. We are all in this together 💫 …

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This week, my guest is a dear friend and mentor, P This week, my guest is a dear friend and mentor, Professor Paul Wallace. Paul and I speak about people's relationship with alcohol and the three main ways it impacts us: physiological, relational, and social. Given the current pandemic, many people turn to alcohol for different reasons. Parents and partners are concerned that their loved ones are developing alcohol dependence. Paul brings a holistic lens as a researcher, practitioner, and a visionary, to debunk the myths that surround alcohol in a non-judgmental tone. 🎙 link in bio 🙌🏻 #TheLittleBlackFish #podcast Paul Wallace #alcohol #addiction #relationships #health #parenting #couples #sexuality #depression #familyandrelationships #mentalhealthawareness #drinkaware #Drinkless

This week, my guest is a dear friend and mentor, Professor Paul Wallace. Paul and I speak about people's relationship with alcohol and the three main ways it impacts us: physiological, relational, and social. Given the current pandemic, many people turn to alcohol for different reasons. Parents and partners are concerned that their loved ones are developing alcohol dependence. Paul brings a holistic lens as a researcher, practitioner, and a visionary, to debunk the myths that surround alcohol in a non-judgmental tone. 🎙 link in bio 🙌🏻 #TheLittleBlackFish #podcast Paul Wallace #alcohol #addiction #relationships #health #parenting #couples #sexuality #depression #familyandrelationships #mentalhealthawareness #drinkaware #Drinkless …

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Sara is a skilled trainer, thinker and advocate in SRHR, adolescent sexual health and development, and inclusion. She has a strong network and is well-respected in her field. I'm happy to support her recommendation!
Justine Sass
Justine SassChief, Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality at UNESCO
I worked together with Sara while she was leading customer insights within the Pfizer primary care division. Sara brought a completely different perspective on human nature, motivations and beliefs. And she often helped teams of marketers to figure out new and creative ways to understand and shape customer beliefs. But I would say above all else, Sara draws people to her with her infectious enthusiasm and magnetism. This combination of expertise in human behavior and likability make her a great person to work with or to bring into your organization to infuse a fresh perspective.
Dan Seewald
Dan SeewaldFormer Head of World Wide Innovation at Pfizer
Sara's knowledge about sexuality, cultural diversity and medical and cognitive behavioral treatment of sexual dysfunction is extraordinary. She is a wonderful teacher–supportive, encouraging, warm, funny, generous, responsive and challenging. Her clinical insights are extraordinary, and she communicates them in a way that always helps me apply them constructively in therapy sessions with my patients. Her interventions are effective, creative and grounded in CBT techniques as well as psychodynamic interventions. I can’t recommend working with Sara highly enough.
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Johanna Herwitz, PhDNYS-Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I have known many with abundant expertise, quite a number with the passion for what they do and many more truly care about serving and giving of oneself. But there are a few of us who actually combine all three attributes that are essential for creating a vibrant and meaningful community of practice. Sara is one of the few.... Sara it's been a pleasure working with you and most importantly knowing you…
Dr. Mona Kaidbey
Dr. Mona KaidbeyDeputy Director, Technical Division, UNFPA
Sara brings a truly unique capacity as a thought leader. She is one of the few people in the world who I know will work through sensitive issues and concerns with individuals, groups, or organizations in ways that offer perspective, compassion, and concrete, useful outcomes. Sara brings a deep understanding of diversity and inclusion, a global perspective, cultural proficiency, and a seniority that is deeply influential. I highly recommend Sara in all capacities.
Karen Rayne
Karen RayneExecutive Director at Unhushed
Sara is a special professional. She is a global change agent, who comfortably exhibits thought leadership in her focus areas, is organizationally aware, and culturally sensitive. Because of these qualities, Sara can bring down the walls of exclusion at whatever level she works; from helping individuals and couples look more introspectively, to speaking in front of audiences, to having difficult conversations in the boardroom.
Paul DiPrato
Paul DiPratoExecutive Leader and Consultant With Finance & Strategy Expertise
Working with Dr. Nasserzadeh was my secret weapon — she was my business (and sometimes personal) Cyrano de Bergerac. As a C level executive working with a largely male senior team and board, Dr. Nasserzadeh’s astute insights and communications strategies proved critical in helping me navigate my way through numerous tricky conversations and situations. I am deeply grateful for her wise counsel and feel lucky to have her in my life.
Jules K.C-level executive of tech startups, formerly at Google
Dr. Sara helped me to look at my own behavior and understand how I was creating my own rut and then getting stuck in it. Her guidance helped me unlearn some of my worst habits, and really connect with Clara instead. I think going to her saved our relationship. We’re now very happy together and the proud parents of a wonderful son, conceived and born since our time with Sara.
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