CBT- Integrating Islamic Values
Integrating Islamic Values within CBT for OCD
In my work with Muslim women, I integrate Islamic values with CBT for OCD especially when the theme of OCD is religious scrupulosity, obsessions around acts of worship, doubts about sinning, morality, sexual and harm related themes etc.
Throughout treatment, wherever needed, there will be an emphasis on understanding Islamic concepts that are relevant to your particular theme. This will Insha’Allah enhance the work we do in sessions and what you achieve as a result, both during and after the end of therapy.
We will be clarifying any misunderstandings about religion and/or God where relevant and discuss the Islamic perspective on managing:
Intrusive thoughts, doubts and feelings of uncertainty
Compulsions and overthinking
Please note that the actual OCD treatment model we will follow is purely CBT specific for OCD. This will be either ERP or I-CBT, both of which are CBT approaches, as explained throughout the website