Chaplaincy, Dialogues, & Workshops
ContactThis workshop aims to provide counsellors, chaplains, frontline workers, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of Islam and Muslims with an emphasis on Edmonton's Muslim demographics and contemporary issues … Continue reading Upcoming REACH Workshop – Oct 2021
Join us for a free REACH Training This workshop aims to provide frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of Islam and Muslims with an emphasis … Continue reading Upcoming REACH Workshop – March 2021
What is spirituality and how can it support patients in palliative care? In a recently published interview with the Palliative Care Network (PCN), I was invited to answer this along with other related questions. In their series Intersection of Spiritual Care and Palliative Care, PCN invites chaplains from diverse faith traditions and global locations to … Continue reading Spirituality & Palliative Care: An Interview
Now Available Online Click To Register Description This workshop (now offered as a 2-Part Webinar) aims to provide frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of … Continue reading Supporting Your Muslim Clients – Now Online
COVID-19 is impacting all faith communities. From the way we are engaging each other through digital media, to the way we depend upon video conferencing to build virtual sacred space. In this interview with CBC's Adrienne Pan, I am joined with Rabbi Gila Caine who serves in Edmonton's Temple Beth Ora, and the Very Rev. … Continue reading Caring for Faith Communities Amidst COVID-19
Sat, 29 February 2020 10AM – 4PM Education Centre South (University of Alberta) 11210 87 Ave| Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5 The Muslim Minds Regional Summit is a youth led Jack.Org conference on mental health matters specific to Muslim youth! The event will feature speakers discussing mental health matters relevant to the young Muslim experience and hands-on … Continue reading Muslim Minds Summit
This year I am working with REACH Edmonton to offer two unique workshops for frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers who serve Muslim clientele in Edmonton. These are: Understanding Muslim Mental Health: An Introduction to Islamic Culture and Well-being (March 24, 2020) Supporting Your Muslim Clients: An Introduction to Culturally-Inclusive Care (June 30, … Continue reading Muslim Mental Health | Upcoming Workshops 2020
I am so happy to announce that a new website with resources for Christian-Muslim dialogue has just been launched! It is called ACommonWord.ca It provides an array of videos, articles, reading suggestions, and a resource kit for those looking to better understand Christian-Muslim dialogue and want ideas for how to host a dialogue in their … Continue reading Invitation to Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Monday, January 27 6:00 - 8:00 pm ALES Atrium, University of Alberta University students are a unique demographic. While many will pursue education in institutions within (or near) their city of residence, many more will travel afar in pursuit of their ideal educational program. Though this is an important and exciting time within a young … Continue reading Muslim Chaplaincy on Campus
New Book Release by the Canadian Multifaith Federation. Multifaith Perspectives in Spiritual & Religious Care: Change, Challenge and Transformation The book presents a comprehensive range of original chapters written by scholars and practitioners on the topics of spiritual and religious care, chaplaincy, and integrating related theories and practices in various sectors. This single volume has five extensive … Continue reading Chapter Published in New Book
