On line Workshop Working With Muslim Clients Through Anxiety & Depression

Workshop Objectives:

1. Understand the interplay between Islamic culture, mental health, and professional interactions.
2. Identify and address common misconceptions and biases about Muslim clients and their mental health needs.
3. Learn evidence-based techniques to support clients in managing anxiety and depression while incorporating culturally relevant approaches.
4. Explore holistic, body-centered methods and therapeutic interventions for healing.

Workshop Outline:

1. Foundations of Islamic Culture

• Core Islamic beliefs and practices (e.g., prayer, fasting, modesty)
• Cultural diversity within Muslim communities.
• The role of spirituality in coping with distress.
• 2. Anxiety and Depression in Muslim Clients

• Recognizing unique stressors for Muslim clients, such as:
• Discrimination, Islamophobia, and cultural identity struggles.
• Guilt or shame related to religious practices.
• Exploring mental health stigma within Muslim communities and its impact on help-seeking behavior.

3. Understanding Anxiety and the Body:

• Overview of Polyvagal Theory and how anxiety affects the nervous system.
• Different counselling schools:
• Psychodynamic therapy: Exploring past experiences and unconscious processes.
• Gestalt therapy: Working in the present moment with body awareness.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Holistic Approaches:
• Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT): Using tapping to reduce anxiety.
• Incorporating color therapy, aromatherapy, and nature-based practices.
• Body-based meditation and somatic techniques to restore balance.
• Islamic Approach.

4. Relationships and Boundaries:

• Supporting clients in setting healthy boundaries.
• Addressing relational challenges within cultural and familial contexts.
• 5. Tools and Resources

• Recommended readings, organizations, and apps tailored for Muslim clients.
• Guidelines for maintaining cultural sensitivity in virtual and in-person sessions.

What you can expect from this workshop:

• We aim to provide a safe space to explore the benefits of body-based meditation

• There’s a good mix of teaching, experiential practice, and discussion.

CPD certificate will be provided on request for a small fee.

Testimonials:

"Thank you so much for the session today. You provided a wealth of information. I loved the holistic approach to dealing with anxiety, it makes so much sense to understand how anxiety manifests itself in the body and I really liked the breathing and body scan practises. You have given me lots to think about professionally, as a counselling student and personally."

"I really enjoyed it, it has been really good to experience an overview of tools and modalities that can be used. I like the way you have tailored it to my needs which was really personal and very effective"

“Really nice workshop, I liked the exercises, your warmth and openness, having to discuss exercises with new people”

“knowledge and explanation of reptilian brain and thinking brain”

“I liked the self-development aspect of the day. The meditation was fantastic. I really feel I was able to connect with my inner child and have been able to identify her needs, and how these impact my relationships, I would have liked the day to be longer”.