This course is currently closed for enrolment
Rational Islamic Therapy Training
This course is currently closed for enrolment
A 5-week comprehensive training program
Learn the ins and outs of a therapy modality that will cater to the mental health and well-being of Muslim clients.
Asalaamualaikum!
I’m Sarah Taher (@muslimwomenpsychology on Instagram) and after much dua’a and hard work, I’m bringing you a comprehensive training course for Muslim therapists (Insha’Allah). This is the result of over ten years in the field. A multi-modal therapy framework that I’ve been practising over the years. It is a trauma-informed method that builds on the CBT framework, incorporating Islam and Islamic principles, theory and proof from the Qur’an and Sunnah seamlessly into the process.
When I finished my Masters from the University of Nottingham and first started training in therapy in Kuwait, there was no such course available to me. I sat in with the best therapists available to me to observe and learn from their techniques. I took on formal training (including from the NACBT) to ensure everything I was doing was professional, ethical and safe for my clients. I worked with children, teenagers and adults to get a feel for what I wanted to specialise in. And I maintained my Islamic studies side by side. Alhamdulillah, today I’m running my own private practice, catering to Muslim women all over the world.
My dua’a for this is that Allah puts barakah in it. That it transforms you into a competent, confident, ethical and effective therapist, strengthens your emaan and takes you forth to benefit the Ummah. May this be a means of benefit for us here and in the aakhirah. Ameen.
Let me outline what you’ll find in the course Insha’Allah:
A complete training course including:
- A-Z of theory, structure and how to implement my unique, evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy model for Muslims
- Clinical and administrative skills that allow you to start your own practice
- Ethics training – a bonus component that is usually missing in therapy training courses
- Real-life clinical cases examples
- Therapist handouts, tools and resources for immediate use
- Techniques to use with clients in different situations
- A Premium training plan for those interested in private practice and how to be a top-notch professional
- An opportunity to learn directly from me in one-on-one weekly sessions.
- An opportunity for an internship upon completion of the training.
- Certification upon completion and passing assessment
What is RIT Training?
This is a training program for anyone who wants to practice therapy in a way that aligns with Islam. For anyone who wants to work with Muslim clients around the world but isn’t sure how to bridge the gap between their university training and their goals. This program aims to equip you with the knowledge, skillset and tools needs to practice therapy with a clear conscience Insha’Allah.
The RIT training program includes 5 comprehensive, self-study modules, assessments, live one-on-one sessions with me & an internship opportunity (depending on the plan you choose). There are TWO training plans available: basic and premium (more on this below).
Each module will be uploaded weekly. Modules will be taught through videos and PDFs. I have put my heart and soul into designing this – I’m so excited to show it to you! All videos will have a written companion available to download and print Insha’Allah. You may also sign up for weekly, 30 minute one-on-one training with me, which gives you an opportunity to clarify anything you may have missed or ask any questions you may like to ask.
What is the assessment like?
Every module comes with an open-book assessment in the form of multiple-choice questions and/or short answer questions. You may retake the assessment as many times as necessary to get a passing grade.
Course Curriculum
MODULE 1
Basic training
- Development of this therapy modality
- How CBT aligns with Islam
- How we acquire thoughts
- Basic Islamic principles and concepts incorporated throughout the entire therapy process
Premium
- Challenging Muslim misconceptions about therapy
- How to deal with homosexuality and other conflicting problems in Islam
MODULE 2
Basic training
- How being a Muslim better serves your clients – understanding client rights, privacy and ethics that will be in place from the get-go
- The overarching therapy sequence to follow
- Identifying learned vs non-learned behavioural problems – determining the root cause of psychological problems.
- Identifying roadblocks to Emaan and potential ways to increase client Emaan
Premium
- Determining the sequence for private practice
- Setting your rates, rescheduling and cancellation policy
- How to do an initial consultation
MODULE 3
Basic training
- The benefits of and how to do a BioPsychoSocial intake assessment.
- Guiding clients through goal setting
- Teaching clients the ABCs of emotions and how emaan and tawakkul moderates our emotions
- Understanding the ins and outs of the Thought Columns
Premium
- Administrative housekeeping
- How to store client data, notes and files
- How to write an etiological formulation
MODULE 4
Basic training
- Conversational Techniques that build unconscious hope in the client
- Tips that encourage client to commit to the therapy process
- Helping clients identify the difference between facts and opinions
- Common unhelpful thinking habits and misconceptions about Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala
- Disputing irrational thinking
Premium
- Writing a treatment plan
- How to take therapist notes
- Specific practises for the client that wants Deen-incorporated in their therapy
MODULE 5
Basic training
- Understanding the stages of emotional/behavioural re-education
- Factors that help solidify a thought
- Characteristics of effective therapists – how to be a better Muslim therapist
- How & why clients are difficult clients and how to deal with them
Premium
- Common Deen-related problems
- Sources for your own growth as a Muslim therapist
BONUS CONTENT (ALL PLANS!)
- Adding barakah to your practice
- Gaining credibility as a therapist
This Course is currently closed for enrolment
PRICES ARE LISTED IN PAKISTANI RUPEE. You can use xe.com/ucc to check the equivalent of PKR in your local currency. The payment gateway accepts payments from VISA/Mastercard just like any online international purchase.
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Is this for me?
This course is for:
- Students who have graduated in or are currently enrolled in a psychology or related mental health degree
- Professional therapists who would like to train in an Islamic therapy model
And the internship?
The 2025 internship will start in October 2025 Insha’Allah. There are limited spots available and they will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. You can ‘Add to basket’ to register your interest. Only premium training candidates will be eligible for the internship. The internship is ideal for candidates who have never practised therapy before and would like to put their training to use.
For those of you who are already practising, please get in touch with me about a practicum component available for level 2.
Candidates who complete Level 1 will receive Level 1 Certification. Candidates who complete Levels 1 and 2 will receive Full Certification Insha’Allah.
Which plan should I choose?
Which plan should I choose?
If you are a student or a graduate who has yet to practise therapy before and would like to do an internship with me to gain exposure to therapy, the premium plan is your best choice. Please note that the internship program is only open to students who have COMPLETED their degree. You may do Level 1 even if you are yet to graduate.
If you are a student or a graduate who would like training in an Islamic therapy modality but are not interested in doing an internship right now, the basic plan is your best choice.
If you are a professional who would like to launch their own private practice, the premium plan is your best choice.
If you are a professional who would like to train in an Islamic therapy modality, the basic plan is your best choice.
The course will begin on 20th January 2025 Insha’Allah.
You will have 6 months to complete Level 1. One-on-one sessions will only be available until 28th February 2025 Insha’Allah.
FAQs
Yes, the premium training includes all basic training content!
If you ARE interested in doing the internship, you have six weeks to finish the training Insha’Allah.
If you are NOT interested in doing the internship, you have six months to finish the training.
The assessments will be uploaded weekly along with the modules but you have until 20th July 2025 to submit them.
The training is self-paced and will take place on this website. I will be uploading videos every Monday Insha’Allah. You will receive login details and further instructions through email, closer to the start date Insha’Allah.
This training is designed for students or graduates of psychology-related degrees.
For now, there is only going to be one intake of the RIT program in 2025 (January).
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