Faith Based Articles

Publications & Appearances

Najwa Awad, LCSW-C

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, LCSW-C

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, LCSW-C

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, LCSW-C

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, LCSW-C

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, LCSW-C

Clinicians, Imams, and the Whisperings of Satan

Waswâs al-qahri, which means ‘overwhelming whisperings’ in Arabic, is a complex mental health disorder found in Muslim...

Najwa Awad, LCSW-C

Helping Loved Ones with Depression

📷 Depression is a topic that is often overlooked in the Muslim community but it seems to be growing at an alarming rate. Think of five ...