Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-163) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- American Muslims in counseling -- Racism or multiculturalism? -- The challenge and the opportunity -- The professional duty of counselors -- Theoretical framework -- Introducing clients -- Questions for discussion -- Islam : the religion and the cultures -- Islam in the world -- American Muslims and Islam in America -- Questions for discussion -- American Muslims and their perception of psychotherapy -- The role of religion in Muslims' perception of counseling -- The role of culture in Muslims' perception of counseling -- Counseling and counselors -- Origin, sources, and dominating factors in counseling -- Discussion and implications -- Questions for discussion -- Counseling through the eyes of Muslims -- Counseling by request only -- Good counseling according to Muslim clients -- Bad counseling according to Muslim clients -- Issues for counseling American Muslims -- Summary and conclusion.
