ISL403 Applied Islamic Psychology and Counselling (8)

This subject covers counselling interventions for various mental health conditions using principles of
Islamic psychology. It utilises current theories, research and culturally-competent practices in the delivery of effective counselling interventions. The subject provides the essential Prophetic principles of giving counsel and its application. Islamic value systems in relation to mental health issues are explored, giving consideration to scriptural, spiritual, ethical, social and cultural contexts. The subject develops skills to enable counselling and therapeutic support for the well-being of the diverse Muslim community.

Availability

Session 3 (90)
Online
United Theological College

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL403. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation

Assumed Knowledge

ISL401 Introduction to Islamic Psychology

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify individual differences and coping responses;
  • be able to use appropriate counselling skills within a religiously-informed setting;
  • be able to discuss theological, Prophetic, professional and ethical issues relevant to Islamic counselling for mental health conditions;
  • be able to apply practical skills of Islamic counselling;
  • be able to establish a safe Islamic counselling environment and relationship;
  • be able to critically reflect on Islamic counselling work with increasing self-awareness; and
  • be able to apply Islamic therapeutic principles in counselling using case studies.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Understanding Muslim clients.
  • Islamic ethics and counselling.
  • Islam and mental health.
  • Research on Muslim mental health and religious coping.
  • Establishing an Islamic counselling relationship.
  • Prophetic-inspired counselling skills.
  • Self-awareness, human nature and contemplative self-reflective process within Islamic counselling.
  • Counselling micro-skills and the use of basic Islamic counselling models for interventions.
  • Practical, ethical, professional and theological issues in Islamic counselling.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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