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Written by licensed therapists Najwa Awad, LSCW-C and Sarah Sultan, LPC, LMHC, this series of articles and videos seeks to address trauma through The Duha Approach, a comprehensive and Islamically sound approach to treating trauma from a spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical perspective. Each article and video in the series will address one of the ten most common types of cognitive distortions, or unhealthy ways of thinking, linked to common faith-based questions that may arise after having experienced adversity. The primary purpose of this series is to provide a refuge and healing for those who have silently endured trauma, perhaps not fully understanding what is happening to them and not knowing how or where to get help. The articles will work through depressive feelings, worries, and doubts that may impact faith while helping promote growth and healing.

How Can I Ever Trust Again?

This section provides research on trauma and adversity from a psychospiritual perspective and theoretical and empirical research on the psychological processes involved in belief, doubt, and religious identity.

Psychology & Mental Health

A psychological and spiritual perspective on enduring emotional pain and suffering. This topic explores healing mechanisms found within Islamic traditions and modern psychology.

Trauma

"Why am I so unlovable?"

Touched by Trauma: "Why Isn't My Iman Stronger?"

Touched by Trauma: "Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?"

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Najwa Awad

Sarah Sultan

Paper

“What Did I Do to Deserve This?” Conquering the Assumptions that Hold You Back

Lecture

Video

Healing the Community | MASCON 2019

Touched by Trauma: Your Lord Has Not Left You Alone

Coping with Grief: A Spiritual and Psychological Guide

The study of the human mind and behavior integrated with Islamic insights on the soul. It seeks to understand mental health, emotional well-being, and personality development.

General Psychology

Animation

3 Reasons Why You Think the World Is Against You

Series

Why is Everyone's Life Better than Mine? | Trauma Ep. 9

“Why Is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine?” Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of Comparison

"How Can I Ever Get Past This?" Reclaiming Your Future After the Abuse Has Ended

How Can I Ever Get Past This? | Trauma Ep. 8

“It’s All My Fault”: Quieting and Healing Your Inner Critic

I Must Have Done Something Wrong - Is It My Fault? | Trauma Ep. 7

"Everything is Falling Apart": Dealing with Unexpected Life Detours

Understanding Traumatic Grief - Najwa Awad | ISNACON 2019

The Impact of Grief on Faith - Sarah Sultan | ISNACON 2019

Everything is Falling Apart | Trauma Ep. 6

Board of Directors

Vice President

Dr. Altaf Husain

How Islam Addresses Grief - Dr. Altaf Husain | ISNACON 2019

The Duha Approach: A New Model to Treat Trauma - Najwa Awad | ISNACON 2019

The Impact of Trauma on Faith - Sarah Sultan | ISNACON 2019

President

Founder &amp; President (CEO)

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Addressing the Topic of Trauma and Faith - Sh. Omar Suleiman | ISNACON 2019

"Why Does Allah Hate Me?" Rescripting Negative Self-Talk

Why Does Allah Hate Me So Much? | Trauma Ep. 5

How Can I Ever Trust Again? | Trauma Ep. 4

"How Can I Ever Trust Again?" Navigating Betrayal

Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain? | Trauma Ep. 3

"Why Bother Living if the Future is Filled with Pain?" Reclaiming Our Thoughts

I Should've Gotten Over It by Now | Trauma Ep. 2

How to Cope with the New Zealand Mosque Shooting Tragedy

How to Cope with the New Zealand Mosque Shooting Tragedy | Trauma Special

"I Should've Gotten Over It by Now": Surviving the Impact of Grief on Faith

Why Do Bad Things Only Happen To Me? | Trauma Ep. 1

"Why Do Bad Things Always Happen to Me?" Breaking the Cycles of Negativity

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You | Trauma Series Introduction

Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You: Addressing the Impact of Trauma on Faith

Trauma: Your Lord Has Not Forsaken You

Touched by Trauma: "Why Isn't My Iman Stronger?"

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