Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse

Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse offers a culturally sensitive and comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing domestic abuse within Muslim communities. The book begins by exploring what constitutes domestic abuse, drawing on British government and WHO definitions alongside insights from the Qur'ân and Sunnah to present an Islamically integrated perspective. Khalida Haque then outlines the therapeutic framework through which her work has been designed, developed, and established. This foundation enables the thoughtful integration of Islamic psychology with contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches in practice. Chapters focused on therapeutic work with individuals, couples, families, and groups are enriched with case vignettes, illustrating how theory and Islamic principles come together in real-world interventions. The final chapters extend the discussion beyond the therapy room, sharing insights from community-based work in schools, with social services, third sector organisations, Muslim led agencies, mosques, and local centres. Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy and Domestic Abuse is invaluable for practitioners, students, and community workers seeking to navigate the intersections of faith, culture, and therapeutic practice when responding to and working within cases of domestic abuse in Muslim communities.

Khalida Haque is a qualified integrative counselling psychotherapist, experienced clinical supervisor, and trained group facilitator. She has extensive experience in managing clinical services within community mental health settings, bringing a thoughtful, inclusive, and holistic approach to therapeutic work. Khalida is deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities through culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice.

1. Understanding the Problem and the Solution in Muslim Communities: What is Domestic abuse? 2. Defining the Framework of Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (IIP) 3. Applying Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (IIP) in Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse 4. Working in Groups with Victims of Domestic Violence 5. Working with Couples in an Islamically Integrated Framework 6. Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse 7. Safeguarding and Family Dynamics in Muslim Communities 8. Developing and Devising Programmes for Muslim Communities 9. Embedding Services into the Community - A Faith Sensitive Approach 10. Conclusion and Recommendations Index