8 episodes

Created by the team of expert clinicians at The LightHouse Arabia - Center for Wellbeing in Dubai, UAE, The Casting Light podcast explores important topics for mental health and wellbeing across the age range and life stages. Weekly episodes welcome guest experts from the team of world-class psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapist to share insights, practical tips & tools and support along life's journey. Suitable for adults (18 yrs+), parents and couples.

Casting Light by The LightHouse Arabia Juan van Wyk

    • Health & Fitness

Created by the team of expert clinicians at The LightHouse Arabia - Center for Wellbeing in Dubai, UAE, The Casting Light podcast explores important topics for mental health and wellbeing across the age range and life stages. Weekly episodes welcome guest experts from the team of world-class psychologists, psychiatrists and occupational therapist to share insights, practical tips & tools and support along life's journey. Suitable for adults (18 yrs+), parents and couples.

    Episode 7: Sacred Women: The Journey Within

    Episode 7: Sacred Women: The Journey Within

    Women who are looking to connect more deeply to their bodies and true selves, or to realign mind, body and soul will all benefit from this experience.



    Learn about the benefits of embodiment and grounding
    Walk away with tools for grounding in the body (embodiment) and regulating the nervous system
    Learn meditation and breathwork techniques
    Connect to a greater meaning and purpose
    Lean deeper into spirituality a higher intelligence that can act as a guide
    Experience deeper psychospiritual alignment and balance

    • 50 min
    Episode 6: What does fulfillment or happiness at work mean?

    Episode 6: What does fulfillment or happiness at work mean?

    Our team discuss what fulfillment and happiness at work mean in a special edition of The LightHouse Arabia podcast in honor of International Week of Happiness at Work (25th-29th September)


    Join Dr. Robert Chandler, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Corporate and Workplace Services, Anna White, Occupational Therapist and Director of Mental Health First Aid, and Dr. Daniela Salazar, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Education Services at The LightHouse Arabia and share your thoughts.
    Special Guests: Anna White and Dr. Daniela Salazar, PhD.

    • 25 min
    Episode 3: How to Manage Your High Energy Child

    Episode 3: How to Manage Your High Energy Child

    In this episode, we speak with Anna White, Sr. Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration practioner at The LightHouse Arabia, about how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for how parents can help to manage their energy for an increased sense of wellbeing and happiness.
    Special Guest: Anna White.

    • 38 min
    Episode 2: ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

    Episode 2: ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and how it can assist people to be more open to emotions, thoughts and experiences, and thus enabling them to become more present in the moment and not let fear or anxiety debilitate them.
    Special Guest: Dr. Robert Chandler, D.Clin.Psy.

    • 48 min
    Episode 1: Know the Signs: Why Mental Health Matters Now, More than Ever

    Episode 1: Know the Signs: Why Mental Health Matters Now, More than Ever

    Do you know the signs of mental health challenges? Would you know how to respond to a colleague, friend or family member who may be struggling emotionally? In this podcast, we discuss the construct of mental health, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.


    This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
    Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.
    Special Guest: Farah Dahabi, LCSW.

    • 48 min
    Little Lifetimes

    Little Lifetimes

    A discussion on the loss of pregnancy and miscarriage with Dr. Ottilia Brown, clinical
    psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia. In this conversation, the often silent or private
    bereavement of the loss of pregnancy is highlighted, along with the similarities and
    differences from more culturally acknowledged bereavement. Dr. Ottilia elaborates on
    the dynamics and impact of this process on the relationship of the couple who has suffered the loss. She also shares with the listeners about the support group for parents who have lost a pregnancy that she facilitates.


    This podcast is facilitated by Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse
    Arabia - Center for Wellbeing.
    Special Guest: Dr. Ottilia Brown, PhD.

    • 49 min

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