Islam 101: Understanding the Religion and Therapy Implications

How familiar are you with the religion and cultural aspects of Islam and with Muslim clients? As a psychologist, you likely will work with a Muslim client, given the growing number of Muslims in America. Yet very little psychological research or literature discusses Muslim clients or their experienc...

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Published in:Professional psychology, research and practice research and practice, 2004-12, Vol.35 (6), p.635-642
Main Authors: Ali, Saba Rasheed, Liu, William Ming, Humedian, Majeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clients
Cross Cultural Communication
Cross Cultural Differences
Human
Islam
Muslims
Professional practice
Psychologists
Psychology
Psychotherapeutic Processes
Psychotherapy
Religious Beliefs
Sociocultural Factors
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Summary:How familiar are you with the religion and cultural aspects of Islam and with Muslim clients? As a psychologist, you likely will work with a Muslim client, given the growing number of Muslims in America. Yet very little psychological research or literature discusses Muslim clients or their experiences. This article provides some foundational information psychologists will need to work effectively with Muslim clients. An overview of the Muslim American community, including cultural values, gender role expectations, behavioral prescriptions, and immigration issues relevant in counseling and therapy, is provided. A case example illustrates how clinicians can effectively incorporate cultural aspects of Islam in their work in order to be culturally competent when working with Muslim clients.
ISSN:0735-7028
1939-1323
DOI:10.1037/0735-7028.35.6.635