Islamic Trauma Healing programme brief
A mosque-based programme which addresses the effects of trauma in the community and promotes community building.
Abstract
Islamic Trauma Healing is a mosque-based programme which addresses the effects of trauma in the community and promotes community building.
The programme incorporates Islamic principles with techniques from evidence-based, trauma-focused interventions to address the impact of trauma in one’s life and community. This brief on Islamic Trauma Healing is aimed at mental health professionals, particularly those with cognitive behavioral experience, to support Muslim community and religious leaders in implementing this brief intervention addressing the mental health impact of trauma in their communities.
The purpose of this brief is to provide background and contact information if potentially interested in incorporating this intervention into mental health and psychosocial support within your organization.
The brief is available in Arabic, Turkish, Urdu and English.
This research was supported by the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Programme.
Citation
Case Western Reserve University, University of Washington. ‘Islamic Trauma Healing programme brief’ Elrha, 2023