Focusing on the intersection of gender, power, and social justice, this book explores how practitioners can effectively utilize psychotherapy as a healing mechanism. It delves into the global context, offering insights into the complexities of mental health care and its relationship with societal structures. Through this analysis, the book aims to empower practitioners to address systemic issues while fostering individual healing.
Family Therapy with Muslims is the first guide for mental health professionals who work with Muslims in the family therapy setting. The book opens with a section defining the similarities across Muslim cultures, the effects of postcolonialism on Muslims, and typical Muslim family dynamics. The author then devotes a chapter to different models of family therapy and how they can specifically be applied to working with Muslim families. Case studies throughout the book involve families of many different backgrounds living in the West--including both immigrant and second generation families--that will give professionals concrete tools to work with clients of their own.