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Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care & Community Support Training

At AIMS, we recognise pastoral care—or rahmah-based community support—as a core Islamic responsibility rooted in compassion (rahmah), empathy, and service to others. It involves nurturing meaningful relationships, offering emotional and spiritual support, and fostering a sense of collective responsibility and care within the Ummah and wider society.

Inspired by Islamic teachings on mercy, mutual support, and accountability, we believe that caring for others is a communal duty (fard kifayah)—something we are all called to in different ways, wherever Allah places us.

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Counselling Training

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with AIMS

At AIMS, we are committed to the ongoing professional growth of those involved in counselling, mental health, and spiritual care within Muslim communities worldwide.

We work in partnership with organisations and institutions that offer Islamic counselling and mental health training across the globe, and we actively support the development and recognition of culturally and spiritually informed practice.

Our CPD programme is designed to enhance skills, deepen knowledge, and strengthen ethical and faith-integrated practice in counselling and pastoral care. Whether you're a practitioner, trainer, or student, you'll find our events enriching and relevant.

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Mental Health Awards

The Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists (AIMS) is proud to announce the National Muslim Mental Health Awards. This prestigious event is a significant project of AIMS, designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to advancing mental health within the Muslim community. Synopsis The National Muslim Mental Health Awards, a key initiative by AIMS, will highlight the exceptional efforts of mental health professionals, advocates, researchers, and community leaders who have made significant strides in promoting mental well-being among Muslims. Through this event, we aim to honour those who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and compassion in their work, thereby inspiring others to contribute to this vital field.....

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OUR ETHICAL FRAMEWORK

Will always protect our users

The Code is intended as a framework to enable The Association of Islamic Mental Health Specialists members and other Muslim counsellors, therapists, and imams to engage with their clients and service users and community members in the most effective manner, thereby improving the state of Muslim counselling and service providers around the world.

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Spending time productively

Many of us have been placed on furlough and now have considerable time.
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Mental health

Loneliness

Loneliness is what we feel what our need to meaningful human contact is not fulfilled.
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Life-Coach

Work-life balance whilst working from home

Most non-essential workers have either been placed on a furlough scheme or are working from home....

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