Effectiveness of Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP): A Case Study of Major Depressive Disorder in Young Pakistani Female

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) as a mode of treatment with a client suffering from major depression. The case study of a Pakistani female is used to evaluate the success of Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) (Keshavarzi & Haque, 2018). Therapy began with initial two sessions of intake and assessment in-person. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was administered for recording the subject's baseline score (BDI II=27, moderate depression) prior to session one; and was re-administered following the successful termination of therapy (Post termination BDI II=14, mild depression). The client also reported significant difficulty in decision-making and lack of hope and optimism which was recorded through detailed interviews from the client. The therapeutic modality employed in this case to treat the patient was Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy, TIIP, the model of which is culturally adapted and underpinned by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The therapy lasted 8 sessions, which addressed her maladaptive thought processes, diminished cognitive distortions, and established insight. Results showed a significant decrease in depressive symptoms and improved decision-making skills and increased levels of faith in God (Tawakkul). This study highlights that integrating Islamic values into therapy resonates deeply with Muslim clients, making mental health care more accessible and reducing stigma. This alignment with cultural and religious beliefs had been found to increase therapy acceptance and effectiveness.