Therapy With Immigrant Muslim Couples: Applying Culturally Appropriate Interventions and Strategies

Abstract

Despite the steady increase of Muslims in America, there is a scarcity of research for mental health professionals who wish to work with Muslim couples. The goal of this article is to provide mental health therapists the common features of Muslim marriages and how they are influenced by the religious and social context, with clinical implications for couples therapy interventions being discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Muslim couples
• Islam and Islamic faith
• Muslim marriage

Acknowledgments

Special thanks are given to Ms. Safyah Alshakhs, a Muslim graduate student in our department, for her careful and thoughtful insights.