This book outlines the methods and practice of Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (IMCBT), a modified version of CBT adapted to the Muslim client's preferences, culture, and religion.
The book begins by establishing IMCBT’s fidelity to the core competencies and evidence-based practices of CBT while also introducing new unique features and interventions related to Muslim clients. It uses real-life cases to offer practical strategies for overcoming stigma, forming the therapeutic alliance, structuring the session, and utilizing the client’s faith for coping and problem-solving. Chapters comprehensively provide CBT skills competencies with Islāmic modifications for a range of topics including case conceptualization, reframing, cognitive restructuring, and advanced coping strategies for addressing interpersonal conflicts and enhancing therapeutic outcomes. The book also offers both proscriptive and prescriptive ethical guidance by showcasing instances where clients experienced negative outcomes with other practitioners to emphasize the dangers of not properly preparing for and understanding how to work with Muslims who prioritize their faith.
This text will appeal to practitioners, educators, and students who are seeking deeper ways of adapting their practice, teaching, or learning to the Muslim client’s needs while also maintaining fidelity to the core features of CBT.
Part I: Foundations 1: Introduction to Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2: Conceptualizing Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a Convert Grandchild of Secular Parents 3: Managing Stigma and The Case of Mr. Shakib 4: Addressing Common Critiques of CBT and Islam Part II: Theoretical Framework 5: Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Core Competencies: Traditional Ways of Being, Contemporary Ways of Doing 6: Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques and Strategies 7: What Does Not Work in Therapy: Learning from Naimah's Journey Part III: Practice 8: The First Session: Welcoming with Peace and Hospitality 9: Structuring the Session and the Islāmically Modified Mood Check 10: Islāmically Modified Case Conceptualization 11: Islāmic Life Values and the Qabool Alliance Model 12: Islāmically Modified Motivational Strategies and the Tawheed Taxonomy 13: Islāmically Modified Cognitive Interventions: Highlighting The Du'ah Intervention 14: Tailoring Islāmically Modified Coping Strategies: Advanced Islāmically Modified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 15: Conclusion: IMCBT and the Global Landscape of Mental Health
Biography
Mahdi Qasqas, MACP, PhD (in Social Work), is the head Psychologist at Q&A Psychological Services, supervising practicum students and provisional psychologists. He is also a researcher and consultant and provides training in Psycho-Spiritual First Aid® to lay helpers, clergy, and health professionals.
