A Conference That Centres a Different Way of Being
All are welcome to this conference, which aims to offer therapists from our diverse communities an opportunity to reflect and dialogue on ancient and contemporary Islamic understandings of self, therapy, and well-being. Our worlds are structured by our imaginings of it, and this conference explores Islamic understandings of knowing, being, and health, that may invite a wider understanding of the field of mental health as a whole.
Exploring intersections between spirituality therapy and politics
This is also important within the context of today’s political and geopolitical upheavals as we try to build therapeutic relationships with Muslim clients whose lives are structured by understandings of Islam. It is widely acknowledged that therapy is not neutral, and perhaps this is why Muslims in the Global North do not access standard therapeutic practiceas often, as quickly or effectively as many other client groups.
Coming together
This event is a space for both Muslim therapists and their peers to reflect on the nuances of therapeutic work in the super-diverse Muslim community—a community that has often been subject to misunderstanding, suspicion, and surveillance. We will explore how Islam, Islamic Counselling, and Islamic Psychology, provide pathways to more culturally aligned and meaningful therapeutic experiences for Muslims. With keynote speakers, and practical examples of therapeutic work, we aim to provide valuable learning for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Join Us
Join us as we explore the vital role that therapy, spirituality, and activism play in nurturing resilience, well-being, and social justice amid current challenges. This is more than a conference—it is a gathering of hearts and minds committed to fostering deeper understanding and meaningful change in our field.
Islam and Therapy: Gathering for Muslim Therapists & Students
(Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:00 – 19:00 GMT)
As part of the conference, we warmly invite Muslim conference participants to share our experiences, gain support from each other, and consider any emergent themes and actions arising from the conference.
Please note, you will need to book separately for this meeting. Click on this link to find out more and book. REGISTRATION LINK
TICKETS
Choose your ticket price. Each ticket provides access to the LIVE event on Zoom & the conference Recording. Choose the fee that works for you: £25.00, £37.50, or £50.00.
CPD CERTIFICATE
After attending the LIVE conference, your CPD certificate will be emailed to you.
If you watch the event on catch-up, you can download your certificate from the Onlinevents CPD Library.
RECORDING
This conference will be recorded and the recordings are included in the live admission tickets. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.
ZOOM
This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.
