Social Service Agencies

Greetings of Peace,

As the population of this country becomes increasingly diverse, the challenge of providing quality services also becomes more difficult. Nowhere is this more evident than in the social services sector, where counseling and treatment can be compromised due to cultural misunderstandings or miscommunication. ISBN believes that the key factor to cultural competency in this and other sectors is education. To this end, we will provide a ninety-minute to two-hour presentation (designed by Islamic Networks Group) for social workers and mental health care providers that not only covers the basics of Islam and Muslim cultural practices, but also includes issues specific to counseling. This presentation can be arranged at your convenience for a minimal fee.

Available in 2007

“Muslim Patients: Cultural Competency Training for Counselors”

This training covers the following subject matter:

• Terminology associated with Islam
• Common Stereotypes
• Sources of Stereotypes
• Overview of Islamic Culture
• Demographics
• Considerations for social workers
• Muslims with developmental disabilities