A Holistic path to Healing

Introduction to the course

A transformative 10-week journey integrating Quran, Sunnah, and evidence-based psychology to address depression’s emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual roots. Participants will discover how to re-train thought patterns, nourish body and brain, build strong social support, and ground themselves in faith to reclaim inner peace and purpose.

What Will You Learn:

•  Understand depression from bio-psycho-socio-spiritual perspectives
• Integrate healing methods grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah with evidence-based psychology
• Identify protective and risk factors
• Strengthen trust in Allah and cultivate a purpose-driven life

Modules covered:

1. Understanding Depression: Recognize signs, symptoms, and myths; map personal stressors.
2. Emotional Healing: Break negative patterns; practice deep breathing and gratitude.
3. Physical Wellness: Optimize sleep, nutrition, hydration, and exercise.
4. Physical Wellness: Identify automatic negative thoughts and learn to reframe.
5. Mental Wellness: Build positive self-talk and more.
6. Mental Wellness: Understand dopamine, serotonin, and how habits shift brain chemistry.
7. Social Support: Strengthen family/community bonds, overcome stigma.
8. Spiritual Lifelines: Trust in Allah, belief system reset, purpose of life.
9. Spiritual Lifelines: Tests & trials, patience, and hope through Qur’anic guidance.
10. Integration & Moving Forward: Consolidate emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual tools.

Who is it for?

• Individuals struggling with depression.
• Individuals interested in understanding depression from a psychological & Islamic lens
• Professionals working with Muslim clients suffering from depression.

Certification Criteria:

Submission of a 1000-word reflective essay within one week after course completion.

Course duration

5th October to 7th December 2025 (2 months)

Timings

Days: Sundays
8 pm to 9:30 pm Makkah time

Investment: $199 $179

Early bird price valid till 30th Sept. 2025

Special 15% discount for IOU community

Note: Recordings and resources will be provided. Attendance is not compulsory (but highly recommended). 

Disclaimer: At Solace-Islamically Integrated Mental Health Services, we collaborate with a diverse range of instructors to deliver the courses. While Solace endorses the overall qualifications and expertise of each instructor, the integration of psychological concepts with Islamic principles, including specific interpretations and detailed religious perspectives, reflects the individual understanding of each instructor. Solace assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies or variations in the application of these principles or interpretations presented in the course material.

Important Note

Please note that this is a psychoeducational program and does not authorize any non-specialist to do therapy/counselling. Any such attempt by the individual is his/her own responsibility, and Solace takes no liability for such an action.