The Islamic Workbook for Managing Anxiety

Title: The Islamic Workbook for Managing Anxiety
Author: Hooman Keshavarzi
ISBN: 9781800110083
Publisher: Claritas Books (UK)

This workbook is specifically designed for those struggling with anxiety, worry, and stress. It aims to assist individuals on their journey to reclaiming their psycho-spiritual health. Rooted in Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP), this workbook provides an Islamic framework for the integration of the behavioral and Islamic sciences. Thus, the workbook draws from both Islamic traditions as well as the modern psychological literature on anxiety and mental well-being to provide effective solutions for overcoming anxiety and stress.

The workbook delves into the nature of anxiety, offering strategies for cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and behavioral interventions such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). It also emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices like dhikr, shukr, and fikr, fostering a holistic approach to managing anxiety. By drawing strength from faith and incorporating Islamic teachings, individuals can find spiritual support, patience, and resilience in the face of anxiety.

Whether dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or experiencing moderate degrees of anxiety that can make life challenging, this workbook serves as a valuable resource. It empowers individuals to seek help and use coping strategies that rooted in Islamic spirituality and belief.

This workbook can be used in conjunction with mental health treatment or as a self-help guide, supporting the journey towards balance and psycho-spiritual well-being, by the grace of Allah ﷻ.

About the Author:

Hooman Keshavarzi is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois, he holds a Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science – specialist psychology track/minor in Islamic Studies. He currently serves as the program director for the Masters in Counseling Islamic Psychology Program in Doha, Qatar, is a visiting scholar for Ibn Haldun University (Istanbul, Turkey) and adjunct faculty at the Hartford Seminary. He is the founding director of Khalil Center – the first Islamically oriented professional community mental wellness center and largest provider of Muslim mental healthcare in North America. He is also a senior fellow at the International Association for Islamic Psychology (IAIP), conducting research on topics related to Islam, Muslims and Mental Health. Hooman Keshavarzi is an international public speaker and trainer providing education on the intersection of Islamic studies and behavioral health.

Hooman Keshavarzi has also authored several published academic papers in recognized peer-reviewed journals on integrating Islamic spirituality into modern psychological practice.

In addition to his academic training, Hooman Keshavarzi has studied Islamic theology both formally and informally. He is a student of Shaykh Muhammad Zakariya from Toronto, Canada, where he attended his hadith and spiritual discourses for a number of years. After moving to Chicago, he studied informally with Shaykh Azeemuddin Ahmed, later formally enrolling in Darussalam Academy for 4 years. During this time he also did some specialized coursework with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia in Islamic counseling. He then transferred to Darul Qasim where he is continuing his higher Islamic education.