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The Shifaa Method Level 2: Applied Practice

Applied Practice of the Shifaa Method

In Person | July 28 – August 3 2026

Elevate your clinical expertise through intensive training and immersive, hands-on learning. Designed exclusively for experienced practitioners, our Level 2 program prepares you for advanced certification with a research-driven, evidence-based curriculum

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Next Stage of Your Training


Level 2 elevates practitioners beyond foundational theory into practical, step-by-step application of The Shifaa Method. Participants will be introduced to The Shifaa Method  therapeutic arc, new method-specific competencies, skills and techniques—and will engage in structured practice sessions to strengthen their ability to integrate somatic awareness, heart-centered practices, and spiritually informed interventions.

This in-depth exploration and experiential learning is designed to bridge the gap from theoretical understanding to confident clinical application, while also laying the groundwork for Level 3’s advanced practice and certification requirements.

Who Is This Training For?

This level is open to those who

01

Completed Level 1 of the Shifaa Method

Registrants must have either completed The Shifaa Method Level 1 or graduated from the Cambridge Muslim College IP program

02

Hold a relevant professional qualification

Such as in counseling, psychotherapy, coaching, pastoral care, or alternative/lifestyle medicine — enabling them to practice ethically within their field and jurisdiction.

03

Maintain active client work

Participants are required to maintain an active client load of at least two ongoing clients throughout the program to support applied learning and integration.

Level 2

What You’ll Explore

01

Introduction to The Therapeutic Arc

Participants receive in-depth instruction on each stage of The Shifaa Method process, learning both its theoretical underpinning corresponding competencies and how it unfolds in practice.

02

Foundational Principles:

A systematic presentation of the method’s core principles that guide the therapeutic process and interventions.

03

Applied Techniques & Interventions: 

Direct, practical guidance and demonstrations utilizing specific applications and interventions, including how to tailor the method to client-specific needs.

04

Deep Understanding of Change Processes

Instruction focusing on how and why The Therapeutic Arc fosters transformation, providing a robust framework for effective client outcomes.

05

Structured Practice & Feedback

Ample opportunities to practice with cohort members and in participants’ own professional settings, accompanied by supervised feedback sessions to refine skills and explore different ways of applying the method.

What Sets Level 2 Apart


Level 2 is a fully in-person training designed for deeper integration and embodiment of the Shifaa Method. While Level 1 introduced the foundations and framework, this next stage focuses on applied practice—developing an in-depth understanding of the specific features of the Shifaa Method and learning to apply them step by step within a therapeutic encounter.

Through direct engagement, live facilitation, and experiential learning, participants move from conceptual understanding to embodied skill, refining their capacity to bring the method to life in real therapeutic settings.

What Will You Gain?

Participants will gain enhanced clinical competencies to facilitate transformative client sessions utilizing The Shifaa Method. By the end of Level 2, attendees will:

Develop

an in-depth understanding of the specific features of The Shifaa Method and apply these step by step within a therapeutic encounter.

Demonstrate 

proficient use of body-based tracking, guided visualization, and heart-centered inquiry and healing.

Deepen self awareness

(muhasabah) and personal practice of self purification (tazkiyat an nafs), crucial for fostering a therapeutic environment characterized by compassion, certainty and Divine connection.

Learning Outcomes

01

Apply

the Shifaa method therapeutic arc to structure full sessions and guide moment-to-moment clinical decisions.

02

Implement

method-specific competencies—attuning to the heart, somatic tracking, guided visualization through khayāl, metaphor meaning-making, remembrance-based shift, and integration within one’s professional scope.

03

Tailor

 interventions to varied clinical presentations using an Islamic case formulation, while maintaining safeguarding, ethical boundaries, and clear differentiation from religious guidance.

04

Facilitate

embodied, heart-centered processes through structured practice and supervised feedback.

05

Engage

in ongoing reflective practice (muḥāsabah) and self-purification (tazkiyat an-nafs) to cultivate the therapist’s state, evidenced by self-evaluation and instructor feedback.

Certification & Evaluation

Program Details

This level does not offer certification in the method. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a:
Certificate of Completion (Level 2: The Shifaa Method in Practice)

Participants are expected to attend the entire 7 day in-person training

This certificate does not authorize you to teach, supervise, or practice the method as a certified Shifaa practitioner. Full certification requires completion of Levels 2 & 3.

Program Duration:
7 days in-person training (July 28 – August 3, 2026)

Format:
An in-person training experience grounded in immersive practice, direct facilitation, and peer-based learning..

Location:
Pescadero, California






 The Venue: A Coastal Sanctuary

Nestled along the stunning coastal hills of Northern California, the 753-acre farm is a testament to regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship. Trainees will enjoy glamping tent accommodations, thoughtfully designed with comfort and serenity in mind inclusive of farm-to-table meals.

Your Instructors

Dr. Abdallah Rothman: Founder and clinical Director of Dar al-Shifaa, with 20+ years of experience, Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College, and President of IAIP his holistic approach engages heart, mind, and spirit in healing.

Learn more about Dr. Abdallah Rothman

Saman Hussain: A coach, counselor, mediator, and group facilitator with 15+ years of experience working with individuals and groups and designing and facilitating experiential learning programs, Saman holds an MS from Johns Hopkins, is an ICF accredited PCC coach and has studied with traditional Islamic teachers for over 17 years
Learn more about Saman Hussain

Tuition & Payment Options

We’ve structured the tuition to reflect the depth of mentorship, supervision, and practitioner development offered at this stage of training.

Standard Price: $5000 inclusive of glamping accommodation & farm-to-table meals
Early Bird (15% Off): $4250 *March 15 , 2026

Options available to bundle multiple training levels for further discount

Registration opens: December 15, 2025,
Registration closes: June 28, 2026

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About Dar al-Shifaa

Founded in 2008 by Dr. Abdallah Rothman, Dar al-Shifaa began as a private psychotherapeutic counseling practice in Northern Virginia and Washington DC, USA. Our mission is to offer a sanctuary where the healing of the metaphysical heart is paramount, and physical well-being is integral.

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