7:30-9:00 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium (Wright Hall)
Ibrahim J. Long, M.A., G.C., Advanced Standing - C.A.S.C
It is often cited that the Muslim population in the United States and Canada is a fast-growing demographic. Yet, research on this population and its counseling needs is not growing at the same pace. Within the professional literature, documentation of effective strategies and approaches to the counseling of Muslim clients remains in its infancy. Moreover, misunderstanding of Islam and Muslims, along with anti-Muslim sentiment, is on the rise. To aid social work, spiritual care, and counseling professionals serving Muslim clients, this lecture will present an overview of Muslim experiences in America, along with a number of approaches for the care of Muslim clients recommended by counseling professionals.
Ibrahim J. Long is a professionally-trained chaplain with experience serving in healthcare, educational, and correctional institutions. Presently, he serves as a spiritual care resident at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, where provides spiritual care services to patients, family members and staff in both medical and psychiatric units. He is a graduate of the Islamic Chaplaincy Program at Hartford Seminary where he completed both a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy and M.A. in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations. Additionally, Ibrahim has received over 2,000 hours of professional training in clinical pastoral education (CPE) and pastoral counseling and is a member in advanced standing of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. He has a chapter on "Caring for the Muslim Soul: Recommendations for the Spiritual Care of Muslim Patients" in the recently published book Psychotherapy: Cure of the Soul.