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Jan 9, 2023 · Given the rise of Islamophobia in the United States, professionals and counselors should keep these three obstacles in mind to provide culturally sensitive therapy to Muslim clients.
Those open to seeking mental health services may fear that non-Muslim health professionals will not understand or consider their faith and background 2. Best Practices. To bridge the gap between non-Muslim health professional and Muslim patients, psychiatrists may consider the following:
Muslims experience the lowest recovery rate from mental health difficulties across all religious groups. The aim of this research is to understand the barriers that prevent Muslims from accessing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the extent to which these may vary across country of residence.
Oct 1, 2015 · Muslim patients report fear that their values will be undermined by secular counseling (Jafari, 1993). In fact, many Muslim patients who do seek mental health care prefer a counselor with an understanding of Islam (Kelly, Aridi, & Bakhtiar, 1996).
- G. Hussein Rassool
- 2015
In light of this, some professionals have debated the feasibility of employing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with Muslim communities. Debates have focused on CBT’s secular roots and its compatibility with a world where Islam permeates most aspects of life.
Jul 16, 2021 · By working within the client’s worldview and inviting clients to process the strengths of being Muslim, therapists can reinforce principles and practices that are culturally relevant, Islamically aligned, and individually tailored.
Aug 27, 2023 · Islamic psychology serves to introduce the theories and practices of early Muslim scholars as an approach to psychotherapy within an Islamic context, providing mental health practitioners a framework for addressing the unique mental health needs of Muslim communities .
