Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims

There are currently over 3 million Muslims living in the United States and that number is rapidly rising. Muslims frequently face Islamophobia, hate crimes and discrimination leading to depression and anxiety and a higher rate of suicide. Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims: A Group Based Intervention provides evidence-based interventions designed to specifically to help Muslims with a broad range of mental disorders and symptoms, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. This book reviews the literature on the mental health of Muslims and outlines a step-by-step, cognitive behavioral approach tailored to meet their unique needs. The five modules of Culturally Informed Therapy Collectivism will be presented including: Psychoeducation, Spirituality, Communication Training, and Problem-Solving. Detailed case examples to help illustrate each of the modules will also be included.

• Provides step by step approach to delivering cultural informed therapy in group formats
• Includes detailed case study examples
• Presents chapters on tailoring exercises for specific types of therapy group