In Therapy

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by Ryan Howes

The Varieties of Religious Therapy: Islam

Psychotherapy According to Muslim Psychologist Hanan Dover

Published on September 29, 2011 by Ryan Howes, PhD, ABPP in In Therapy

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The Varieties of Religious Therapy (VRT) blog series features representatives from twelve belief systems discussing how they integrate faith with their approach to psychotherapy. This installment is an interview with a Muslim clinician and scholar. See the Introduction for a full description of VRT and the table of contents.

Islam is a monotheistic religion based on revelations to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago which were recorded in the sacred Qur'an (Koran). The word islam in Arabic means "submission," reflecting the central tenent of submitting to the will of God. Islam is the second largest religion with about 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide.

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Hanan Dover (MA, University of Western Sydney) is Managing Director and Forensic Psychologist at PsychCentral Psychological and Consulting Services, serving eight Sydney, Australia locations. She has been affiliated with the Arabic Mental Health Professionals Network, the Journal of Muslim Mental Health, and was a Founding Member of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists and the non-profit Mission of Hope. In 2011 she was awarded the Women of the West Award - Highly Commend - from the University of Western Sydney for her contributions to the mental health resources in her community.

Please enjoy this VRT response from a truly dedicated clinician and scholar: