From the Prayer Rug to the Couch: Understanding the Culture of Islam
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From the Prayer Rug to the Couch: Cosponsored by: Understanding the Culture of Islam and Best Practices in Treating Muslim Clients Brought to you by Riverside Trauma Center After this training, Training Description participants will be able to: Tis training is designed to increase knowledge and improve skills of mental health professionals who provide therapy to Understand the key principles Muslim clients. Participants will learn about: Islamic culture, and core values of Islam and how common myths about Islam and Muslims, and civil rights it might pertain to their working concerns specifc to Muslims. Te concept of Cultural Humility with Muslim clients and best practices in treating Muslim clients will be taught. Identify civil rights and liberties Interested clinicians will be added to a referral list for Muslim issues that are unique to Muslims clients, and will be able to participate in a Learning Community that will provide monthly peer supervision by a Muslim clinician. Identify tools and strategies specifc to working with Muslim When and Where clients Wednesday, October 19, 2016; 9 am-4:30 pm (registration starts at 8:30 am); Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Understand the necessity of 100 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA. Parking is limited. Loca- Cultural Humility in their work tion is accessible by T (Orange Line, Roxbury Crossing stop). with Muslim clients *Please dress modestly. Headscarves are NOT required. Continuing Education Registration Applications for 6 hours of Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available at continuing education credits have www.muslimclients.eventbrite.com. Registration fee is $40 been submitted for Social Workers, per person. You can also register by flling out the attached form LMHCs, and LMFTs. Contact Jenny or contacting [email protected]. Registration deadline is Huynh ([email protected]) for 10/12/16. Refunds will not be available for this training. the status of the CE accreditation. Questions Tis training is approved for 6 hours of continuing education for Contact [email protected]. Breakfast and lunch will be Psychologists.* provided. Presentations Islam 101: Basic Tenets and Common Misconceptions - Barbara Sahli, EdM Human Rights and Dignifed Health Care: How “Interventions” Against “Extremism” Harm Minority Patients and Health Professionals - Shannon Ewin, JD Mosque Tour including Prayer Observation Cultural Humility: Beyond Awareness and Competence - Saida Abdi, LICSW Te Couch and the Prayer Rug: Insights on Case Formulation with Muslim Clients - Othman Mohammad, MD www.riversidetraumacenter.org *Riverside Community Care is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor education for Psychologists. Riverside Community Care maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Registration Form From the Prayer Rug to the Couch: Understanding the Culture of Islam and Best Practices in Treating Muslim Clients October 19, 2016 9 am-4:30 pm Registration Deadline: October 12, 2016 Please type or print clearly. Name: Daytime phone#: Mailing address: City: State: Zip: Email address (CE certifcates will be emailed): Professional afliation: Discipline for which CE/CEUs are requested (check one): LMHC LMFT Social Work Psychology Professional license number: State: Billing Information: Cost (check): $40 per person Credit card (check one): American Express® Visa® MasterCard® Name as it appears on card: Account number: Billing Exp. date: Security code: zip code: Or make check payable to “Riverside Community Care.” How did you hear about this training? We’ll add you to our email list so you’ll receive our quarterly newsletter and special announcements. If you’d prefer not to be added to our list, please check here. Mail registration to: Jenny Huynh Riverside Trauma Center, 255 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 Or fax registration to: 781-444-0314 Refunds will not be available for this training. For learning objectives or any questions, please call Jenny Huynh at 781-433-0672, ext. 5738. www.riversidetraumacenter.org.