Centre for Muslim Wellbeing

"Supporting communities to flourish"

Slide How CMW makes a difference

  • We recognise the important role that spiritual wellbeing plays for Muslim communities in achieving mental wellness – as a result, CMW will focus on creating more culturally-appropriate services and support to ensure this spiritual wellbeing is front-of mind

  • It acknowledges the importance of Ummah, or ‘community’ – this is its driving force and will ensure that its services are appropriate to all Muslim communities regardless of background or origin and moves away from just considering the individual to looking at the community that surrounds them

  • It is run by Muslims, for Muslims, and will therefore act as a bridge into communities which would otherwise not be open to providers of mental health and wellbeing services

Slide Our Services CMW’s services have been conceived and designed by the Muslim community, to respond to needs identified within that community. They seek to build understanding and capacity within community, as well as support key stakeholders serving the community to improve access, inclusion and delivery. The principle underpinning all of CMW’s services is about being respectful and inclusive of the broad range of backgrounds, cultural and religious identities of the Muslim community within Australia. Slide Publications and Advocacy Based on research findings and a growing evidence base of what contributes to wellbeing in Muslim communities, CMW will advocate to local, state and federal government for more inclusive policies and greater investment in Muslim Mental health and wellbeing. Slide Professionals List A vibrant network of health professionals that have experience dealing with CALD communities made available to the public to:

  • highlight our culturally responsive professionals

  • give the community options to choose appropriate therapists⁠

  • facilitate a network of culturally responsive practitioners

Slide Support and Resources Our library of resources, videos and tools created by CMW and other useful links exploring wellbeing, mental ill health, Islam and mental health, spiritual tools and much more

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Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠

How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠

How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠

This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠

This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠

For registration please scan QR or link www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator

@monique toohey @nasihah consulting group
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Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠
⁠
How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠
⁠
How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠
⁠
This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
For registration please scan QR or link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator

@monique toohey @nasihah consulting group

ا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا

Allah does not burden a person with something more than he can bear
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:286)

If you have the intentions to do all the activities in Ramadan such as fasting, tarawih, etc and cant attend for health reasons, the fact that you have the intentions to do these, Allah swt with still reward you. And what is better often is the intention matters more then the action as the intentions is hidden and between you and Allah swt.
In Ramadan we don't only rely on our actions, we rely on Allah swt Mercy, so when you cant do the ibadah you intend to, remember Allah swt Mercy is what permits and rewards this.

Sheikh Abdinur Ramadan Nasihah Series Excerpt
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ا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا

Allah does not burden a person with something more than he can bear
  (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:286)

If you have the intentions to do all the activities in Ramadan such as fasting, tarawih, etc and cant attend for health reasons, the fact that you have the intentions to do these, Allah swt with still reward you. And what is better often is the intention matters more then the action as the intentions is hidden and between you and Allah swt.
In Ramadan we dont only rely on our actions, we rely on Allah swt Mercy, so when you cant do the ibadah you intend to, remember Allah swt  Mercy is what permits and rewards this.

Sheikh Abdinur Ramadan Nasihah Series Excerpt

Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠

How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠

How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠

This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠

This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠

For registration please scan QR or link www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator
... See MoreSee Less

Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠
⁠
How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠
⁠
How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠
⁠
This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
For registration please scan QR or link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator

And whoever has tawakkul in Allah, He is sufficient for them.” [65:3]

Tawakkul in Allah, translated, is having full hope in Him, or placing your reliance in God.

During Ramadan lets internalise these comforting words of the Quran and make dua for the ummah. May Allah swt grant healing to all those who are suffering from mental ill health, and physical ailments.
May He grant us ease and the strength to get through difficulties and find reliance on HIM (Tawwakul)
... See MoreSee Less

And whoever has tawakkul in Allah, He is sufficient for them.” [65:3]

Tawakkul in Allah, translated, is having full hope in Him, or placing your reliance in God.

During Ramadan lets internalise these comforting words of the Quran and make dua for the ummah. May Allah swt grant healing to all those who are suffering from mental ill health, and physical ailments.
May He grant us ease and the strength to get through difficulties and find reliance on HIM (Tawwakul)

Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠

How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠

How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠

This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠

This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠

For registration please scan QR or link www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator
... See MoreSee Less

Cultural intelligence in Mental Health Care (Level 1) Training
Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our cultural background in mental health practice?⁠
⁠
How do the concepts of mental ill-health and wellbeing differ among people from different cultural backgrounds?⁠
How do therapists racial awareness and cultural competence influence the success of therapy for the clients we work with?⁠
⁠
How do Muslims conceptualise symptoms of mental ill-health, and what types of help-seeking and coping behaviours might they draw on?⁠
⁠
This 2 Day program will use the Cultural intelligence (CQ) model to explore culturally intelligent mental health care with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
This is a wonderful opportunity for mental health practitioners to engage in some reflective cultural self-awareness to improve therapeutic outcomes with Muslim clients.⁠
⁠
For registration please scan QR or link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/861295456897?aff=oddtdtcreator
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