ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

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ID #769-Counseling Muslims in America (Room 210E, Poster 9)

01 Apr 16
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Multicultural and International Issues, Research, Spirituality and Religion

Muslims in America who have experienced psychological distress as a result of the hostility they encountered following the events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and existing Islamaphobia may benefit from the inclusion of religious content in cognitive behavioral therapy, as perceptions of cultural competence may significantly contribute to the building of a powerful therapeutic alliance. A review of global literature on CBT with Muslims indicates the value of incorporating aspects of Islamic faith in psychotherapy.