Special Considerations when using RLT with Muslim couples with Sara Malik and Akilah Riley-Richardson

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In this session, Sara will be examining:

• • Ways in which the therapist can hold space for religion in their work;
  • The challenges with labelling;
  • The need to reframe resistance;
  • The risk of assuming homogeneity in Islam;
  • How therapists can work with polygamy.

Sara Malik is a Fulfilment and Intimacy Coach for Muslimahs based in West London, UK, and the author of the book The Four Traits of a Cherished Muslimah – How it takes more than just love to nourish your marriage’ With over 14 years coaching and mentoring experience, Sara has been helping women cultivate love, respect and satisfaction in their lives and relationships through Soft Power – a feminine approach to life, love and work whilst committing to full respect living.

Combining her understanding of Islamic principles with her skills as a Certified One of Many Coach, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Relational Life Couples Therapy, Sara helps Muslim women and couples achieve personal growth and cultivate successful relationships.

Akilah Riley-Richardson, MSW, CCTP, RLT, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Brainspotting Therapist and a Certified Relational Life Therapist and Facilitator. She has received training in various areas including Somatic Experiencing, Playback Theatre, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Neuroscience, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.