Muslim Mental Health | Upcoming Workshops 2020

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

Invitation to Christian-Muslim Dialogue

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

Chapter Published in New Book

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

Presenting @ McMan Conference | Oct. 29

The McMan Conference has been specifically designed to give perspective and provide tools to those working in the human services field and is geared toward: Direct Service Staff Supervisors Families and Caregivers On Tuesday, Oct 29, I will be presenting my workshop: "Supporting Your Muslim Clients." This workshop aims to provide front line workers, counselors, … Continue reading Presenting @ McMan Conference | Oct. 29

Workshop | November 20

Description Formerly called "Supporting Your Muslim Clients". 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 on … Continue reading Workshop | November 20

A Common Word: Annual Dialogue | 2019

A Common Word Alberta's annual Christian-Muslim dialogues are the most dedicated and inspiring annual Christian-Muslim events in our Edmonton area. I look forward to seeing the organizers as well as the regular attendees each year. Come check it out if you have never been. Click to Register Heart of Hospitality Saturday, October 26, 2019 ACCA … Continue reading A Common Word: Annual Dialogue | 2019

Windows to Islam| July 13th & 20th

Islam has become one of the most relevant issues in the forefront of socio-political debates in the West. It’s representation in Western films, news stories, and other media often conveys a narrative that Islam is a force of destruction, backwardness, violence and terrorism. However, many Muslims adamantly defend their faith as being about peace, submission … Continue reading Windows to Islam| July 13th & 20th