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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


5 Ways to Cope with the Coronavirus
Here are five ways to cope mentally and spiritually with the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the full infographic and webinar for more...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


20 Ways to Cope with Stress
Here are 20 practical coping skills you can use to relieve stress. For more resources on coping with the Coronavirus pandemic, explore...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


3 Reasons Why You Think the World Is Against You
It’s easy to get caught up in cycles of negativity, especially if there are a lot of bad things happening to you or around you. Here are...
Najwa Awad
May 25, 20201 min read


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May 22, 20200 min read


“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison
Jealousy is painful. It feels like a heavy object you carry inside your chest and no matter how much you dislike the feeling you can’t...
Najwa Awad
May 22, 20201 min read


Why is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine? | Trauma Ep. 9
Najwa Awad discusses the impacts of jealousy and resentment, especially with the culture of oversharing on social media, and some...
Najwa Awad
May 22, 20201 min read


Why Does Allah Hate Me?” Rescripting Negative Self-Talk
When we experience love and fulfillment in relationships, we feel secure in how we see ourselves and relate to the world around us....
Najwa Awad
May 22, 20201 min read


“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic
" Unexpected events can knock the wind out of us. When we build up expectations of ourselves, people around us, or things to come, a...
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Nov 26, 20191 min read


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“Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?” Reclaiming Our Thoughts
"Overcoming black-and-white thinking is no easy feat, but it can be done with self-compassion, commitment, and a lot of practice. You...
Najwa Awad
Jul 2, 20191 min read


Najwa Awad
Jul 2, 20190 min read


Power to Change
We’re created with the power to conquer our mistakes and change ourselves for the better.
Najwa Awad
Jul 2, 20191 min read


New Motherhood: When Mom Is Sad
Becoming a new mother can be one the most rewarding experiences a woman can have in life, but it can also be incredibly challenging and ...
Najwa Awad
Feb 23, 20191 min read


Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me? Breaking the Cycles of Negativity
Feeling trapped within the confines of the same problem over and over again is both soul-crushing and overwhelming. Whether the issue...
Najwa Awad
Feb 8, 20191 min read


Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith
When you hear the word “trauma,” images of a soldier in combat, holding on to dear life while people all around him are being violently...
Najwa Awad
Jan 23, 20191 min read


Preventing Child Abuse: What Can You Do?
Recently, during my last psychotherapy session of the week, I listened to a Muslim woman talk about the details of being sexually abused...
Najwa Awad
Nov 4, 20181 min read


Using Coping Skills During Difficult Times and Calamities
This past year American Muslims have been faced with several community tragedies leaving many youth and adults alike unsure of how to ...
Najwa Awad
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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