UNITY Family Services, Scotland's only family guidance and support charity for Muslims, goes beyond marriage guidance to provide solutions to family problems.
Central to the work of our staff, who have an intimate knowledge of the Muslim community and its problems, is the belief that the family unit is the most fundamental part of a healthy society. It is simply the best option not only for the individual but also for the fabric of society as a whole.
Experts on family breakdown, from the UK and the US, are increasingly finding that not only does family breakdown lead to huge personal problems, but also that the structure of society is making it hard to keep families together.
Guidance is offered for marriage and family issues respecting religious principles and practice. Behind our approach lie the principles of:
- Confidentiality
- Trust and respect
- Recognising the difference between arbitration and counselling
- Loving what is good for other people
- Making peace between people
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- Concern about Muslim affairs
- Good listening habits
- Understanding others' cultures
- The partnership between counsellors and professionals
- Awareness of the law
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