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AMANAH FAMILY COUNSELING, LLC
Najwa Awad, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Speaking & Media
Podcasts, Interviews and Articles on Mental Health and Well-Being


Building Resilience in Children: An Islamic Model of Parenting
"If you speak with adults today, most will likely tell you that one of the biggest causes of stress in their lives is parenting: Am I...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Qur'an 30 for 30 | Juz’ 14: Ust. Najwa Awad | The Blessings of the Bee
The bee, a small insect which produces a powerhouse of healing with its sweet honey, is also responsible for pollinating much of what we...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


OCD and Satan’s Whispers, with Sr. Najwa Awad | DoubleTake S4 E5
In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Sr. Najwa Awad, a fellow at Yaqeen Institute and author of the paper, “Clinicians, Imams,...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Spiritual Self–Care For Mothers
"The holy month of Ramadan fast-approaches and many mothers may be finding themselves in a predicament–a low spiritual state. Reflecting...
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Ramadan and Breaking Out of the Cycle of Addiction
"Ramadan is an exceptional time for Muslims seeking Allah’s mercy, hope, and healing from all kinds of spiritual, physical, and...
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Remember Me and I Will Remember You | Qur'anic Healing Episode 1
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Najwa Awad for the first part of the Qur'anic Healing series.
Najwa Awad
Jul 7, 20221 min read


Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20220 min read


Removing Grudges in Sha’aban
Sha’aban is a forgotten month, where the Prophet ﷺ really encouraged preparing for Ramadan. This is a month to purify our hearts to enter...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


S3 E6: How to Stop Being Jealous | Doubletake, Part II
Jealousy can be psychologically and spiritually devastating if it goes unchecked, but that doesn’t have to be the case. How can we detect...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


S3 E6: How to Stop Being Jealous | Doubletake, Part I
Jealousy can be psychologically and spiritually devastating if it goes unchecked, but that doesn’t have to be the case. How can we detect...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Qur’an 30 for 30 Season 2, Juz’ 3 with Najwa Awad, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman
Following the pattern we’ve seen so far, the revelation of juz 3 of the Qur’an unfolded along with the events of the third year of the...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


S1E1 – Is Trauma Affecting my Faith? | DoubleTake
In a recent study of over 17,000 individuals, 64% of them had experienced something traumatic during their childhood years. Trauma can be...
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Navigating Through Emotionally Straining Times, Part II
Practical strategies on finding calm during stressful times of year.
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Navigating Through Emotionally Straining Times, Part I
Practical strategies on finding calm during stressful times of year.
Najwa Awad
Jul 6, 20221 min read


How Can I Ever Trust Again?
How can you overcome distrust that is the result of trauma? How can you learn to trust again?
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20221 min read


“Why am I so unlovable?”
There are times in life when you cannot picture a positive future. Thoughts like these feel either strangely right or downright scary. In...
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Touched by Trauma: “Why Isn’t My Iman Stronger?”
How can we survive the impact of grief on our faith? This infographic is the third in a series on the impact of trauma.
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Touched by Trauma: “Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?”
What is trauma and how can we learn to overcome it? This infographic is the second in a series on the impact of trauma.
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20221 min read


Touched by Trauma: Your Lord Has Not Left You Alone
What is trauma and how can it impact our faith? This infographic is the first in a series on the impact of trauma.
Najwa Awad
Jul 5, 20221 min read


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May 25, 20200 min read


Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide
Table of Contents Grief What is grief? What losses are people experiencing now? What to expect during a time of grief What is traumatic...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


Coping with Loneliness During a Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world and more deeply into each nation, people have been struggling to grapple with the...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


Webinar | Family First: Surviving and Thriving Through Coronavirus Lockdown
Many families have now logged multiple weeks of isolation because of the Coronavirus. While this time at home is a unique opportunity to...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


Webinar | Coronavirus: Spirituality, Anxiety, Practicality
How do we manage our spirituality and mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak? The outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for people and...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read
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