Supporting Your Muslim Clients

REACH is Edmonton's Council for Safe Communities. We are a capacity-building, community-based organization working to mobilize and coordinate organizations, community groups and Edmontonians to find innovative solutions to prevention and community safety.

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Join REACH Edmonton in this online 2-part series on Supporting Muslim Clients, facilitated by Ibrahim J. Long, MSW, MA

<h3>A 2-Part Series on Supporting Muslim Clients</h3>REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities is committed to providing knowledgeable, practical solutions for working with vulnerable people and diverse populations.This session is the first in a series presented via a partnership between Ibrahim J. Long, MSW, MA, and REACH Edmonton. Interactive Online Training:While this session will be held online, we intend to create an interactive learning space. <h3>Supporting Your Muslim Clients</h3>Join us to learn essential aspects of Islam and Muslims to support your culturally sensitive care of diverse Muslim clientele. Areas of discussion will include an overview of Islam and Muslims with an emphasis on Edmonton’s Muslim demographics and contemporary issues affecting the community. Participants will:<ul><li>Gain a better understanding of Islamic cultures and values</li><li>Learn about Muslim demographics and current social issues in Edmonton</li><li>Learn about the most highly-recommended approaches for the care of Muslim clients through instructor's first-hand experience and published research</li><li>Develop cultural competencies through guided lessons and case studies</li></ul>Competencies developed through this workshop will not only support you and your team’s ability to provide effective and caring support for your Muslim clientele, but also increase your cultural awareness capacity to work with diverse clientele. <h3>About the Facilitator:</h3>Ibrahim J. Long, MSW, MA, is a passionate advocate for the integration of spirituality and mental health. He is a registered social worker and professional chaplain with over a decade of experience supporting diverse individuals and families in educational, healthcare, community-based, and correctional institutions. Presently, Ibrahim serves as the Youth Wellness Manager for IslamicFamily (IFSSA). <h3>Who is it for?</h3>This training is catered to professionals including but not limited to: social service workers, peer support workers, first responders, educators, law enforcement officers, supervisors, managers, and directors working in the social service, education, or healthcare sector.Cost: Free (the cost to participants is highly subsidized by REACH Edmonton)Space is limited—register early! <h3>What's next?</h3>Register for the second part of the series to further your learning.<a href="https://CounsellingMuslimClients2025Spring.eventbrite.ca" title="https://CounsellingMuslimClients2025Spring.eventbrite.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Counselling Muslims (June 17)</a>

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