Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims

Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims by Amy Weisman de Mamani, Merranda M. McLaughlin, Salman Shaheen Ahmad, and Genesis Saenz-Escalante is an essential, practice-focused guide for clinicians, trainees, and mental health professionals working with Muslim clients. This compassionate, evidence-grounded resource brings cultural nuance and clinical clarity to areas often overlooked in standard training.

Grounded in real-world case examples and culturally responsive frameworks, the book explores faith, family dynamics, acculturation, stigma, gender roles, trauma, and spiritual resources that shape Muslim clients’ experiences across North America, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Readers will find practical assessment tools, communication strategies, and intervention ideas that respect religious values while promoting psychological wellbeing.

Therapists will appreciate the clear guidance on integrating Islamic beliefs into treatment plans, navigating confidentiality and community expectations, and collaborating with religious leaders when appropriate. The authors’ multidisciplinary perspectives — combining clinical expertise with cultural humility — make complex topics accessible and clinically actionable.

Whether you’re a psychologist, counselor, social worker, or graduate student, this book equips you to provide more effective, respectful care for Muslim individuals, families, and communities. For anyone committed to culturally competent practice and improving mental health outcomes in diverse urban and global settings, Culturally Informed Therapy for Muslims is a timely, practical, and humane addition to your professional library. Order today to deepen your skills and better serve Muslim clients with sensitivity and expertise.

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