ROOTS empowers clinicians to effectively understand the unique context of Muslim newcomers. The program is rooted in a client-centered approach while being informed by evidence-based practices. We acknowledge clients as experts in their own lives and work on the impact of the diverse intersecting factors interplaying as challenges to reinforce strengths. ROOTS' holistic approach contributes to broader goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion by advocating for cultural responsiveness and community integration. This project will provide valuable insights and strategies for clinicians seeking to enhance their service delivery and support their newcomer clients.
 

Learning Objectives

1. Adapting to Muslim Newcomers' Needs: Learn strategies and how to develop and deliver a culturally integrated and responsive services using evidence-based practices that respect and empower clients.
2. Lessons Learned: Understand insights gained from developing ROOTS curriculum, including the implementation of effective approaches that is suitable to the unique context of Muslim newcomers towards smooth integration, community building, identity affirmation, mental health wellbeing and support systems.
3. Applying Lessons Agency-Wide: Explore methods to apply ROOTS' principles to enhance Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) in a meaningful manner where the Muslim community have a voice and contributes to the program delivery, in turn, the project aims to improve accessibility, reduce dropout rates, and minimize barriers across all agency programs.