Event Overview:

Holidays can be a challenging time, especially for those who are far from home, from a different cultural background, or feel estranged from family. Joins us for a supportive, inclusive session tailored for the queer community in the workplace. This event is designed to help you explore ways to cope, connect, and find comfort during the holiday season.

Key Takeaways:

• Tools for managing holiday loneliness and stress
• Ways to cultivate a sense of belonging away from home
• Resources for queer individuals facing family estrangement or cultural dissonance
• Connections with others in the workplace who may share similar experiences

About our host:

My name is Mohamad Ali and I am a queer Lebanese man based in London. I hold a BA in Psychology from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Swansea University, UK. Currently, I work as a teaching assistant in a special needs school and as a psychological researcher. I’m a graduate member of the British Psychological Society and the Assistant Director of the Gender and Sexuality Division of the Lebanese Psychological Association.

With a passion for understanding the complex connections between thoughts, behaviours, and biological influences, I am committed to helping individuals better navigate mental health challenges, empowering them to live meaningful lives. I’m also dedicated to raising awareness about the psychological and social factors affecting well-being.

Beyond psychology, I’m passionate about heritage mansions, urbex, renaissance art (yes, Beyoncé’s album too!), existential philosophy, and great films. In my free time, I connect with loved ones, hit the gym, attend pole dance classes, read, and EAT.

Fun fact: I had five wisdom teeth!