A Muslim American family of six, a middle-aged mother and five children ranging in age from 16 to 23, seeks your help. The father of the family was killed in an accident. His wife and children consider themselves a close family, but they never talk about the accident or their feelings about it. The mother isolates herself from friends and extended family, and several of the children begin drinking too much and engaging in risky behaviors. The mother disclosed that their family bond had always been strengthened by their "strong" Arabic faith during times of difficulty.

What specific cultural factors would you need to consider? How would you navigate difficult questions? What role would cultural humility have in the process of building a relationship with the family? Lastly, how would the ABC Model guide your ability to intervene with this family?