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:

"I was drawn to this workshop to enable me to develop my empathic understanding of clients who practice the Muslim faith and also to gain an understanding of people who come from a different culture/heritage. I felt the course was well planned and relevant.

For me personally it would have been more helpful if the content was covered at a slightly lower pace. The workshop gave me a feeling of connection and gratitude.

I gained an insight into the Quran's teachings on health and wellbeing and gained an appreciation that clients who practice a faith may wish to work in a spiritual way and also that culture and faith can be different. I would definitely recommend this course."

"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”.