Articles by Zahbia Sarfraz
Women and Anger
One theme that consistently stands out in my work with women is their relationship with anger.
The Gaze of the Other
In many cultures, including Pakistan, the gaze of the other is often associated with nazar or the evil eye: a look believed to bring misfortune, particularly when directed at one’s happiness or success.
The Cost of Belonging
This doesn’t happen in our family.
Maternal Ambivalence
In my work as a relational psychotherapist in Pakistan for over fifteen years, I’ve often
witnessed the profound difficulty clients face in naming or even acknowledging the pain of having had a rejecting mother.
Conflict and Growth in Traditional Families
On joint family systems
Living and Evolving Within a Joint Family System
The Family as a Living System