Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims

A Group-Based Intervention

Amy Weisman de Mamani, Merranda McLaughlin, Salman Shaheen Ahmad, Genesis Saenz-Escalante, Merranda M. McLaughlin

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Psychology
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443240270
• Subtopic: Psychotherapy Counselling
• Index: Psychology

Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims: A Group Based Intervention offers a comprehensive guide for mental health practitioners working with Muslim patients. The book emphasizes evidence-based interventions to address a variety of mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. By integrating cultural sensitivity with cognitive behavioral techniques, this resource aims to meet the unique needs of Muslim clients, taking into account their cultural and religious contexts. In addition to providing context on Muslims and the current landscape of Muslim mental health, this book details how to approach treatment via five key modules: Psychoeducation, Spirituality, Communication Training, and Problem-Solving.It also includes detailed case examples to illustrate each module effectively. This publication is essential for practitioners seeking to provide culturally competent care to their Muslim clients. - Provides a step-by-step approach to delivering cultural informed therapy in group formats to Muslim clients - Includes detailed case study examples - Presents chapters on tailoring exercises for specific types of therapy group

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. Islam and Muslim culture
• Chapter 3. Muslim mental health
• Chapter 4. CIT-M overview and evidence supporting the approach
• Chapter 5. Module 1—Collectivism
• Chapter 6. Module 2—Psychoeducation
• Chapter 7. Module 3—Spirituality
• Chapter 8. Module 4—Communication training
• Chapter 9. Module 5—Problem-solving
• Chapter 10. Additional considerations, resources, and conclusions
• Index