Safe Space; The Series

Farida Ismail

An online series bringing you raw conversations with real people ✨

Episodes

  1. 03/05/2023

    5 - What is Art Therapy?

    Safe Space; The Series Episode 5: What is Art Therapy? This episode's guest is the talented art therapist Sandra El Sabbagh. Sandra and Farida discuss everything related to Art Therapy from Sandra's own journey into becoming an Art Therapist to how Art Therapy can help you deal with trauma, access the subconscious and break through your defenses in a "Safe Space". A truly informative and enlightening episode that is therapy in itself. You do not want to miss this episode.  Episode Minutes: 0:40 - 1:15 → Who is Sandra? 1:15 - 3:02 → What I knew about Art Therapy? 3:02 - 5:20 → So what is Art Therapy? 5:20 - 7:05 → How can art be therapeutic? 7:05 - 9:55 → Psychotherapy vs. Art Therapy 9:55 - 12:47 → Art Therapy is not for artists only 12:47 - 17:51 → Who would benefit the most from Art Therapy? 17:51 - 21:30 → Art Therapy’s limitations 21:30 - 23:40 → Art Therapy vs. Therapeutic Art 23:40 - 26:55 → Can you do Art Therapy by yourself? 26:55 - 30:07 → What qualifies you as an Art Therapist? 30:07 - 33:44 → Individual vs. group therapy 33:44 - 34:27 → Sandra’s journey into becoming an Art Therapist 34:27 - 36:40 → The rewards of being an Art Therapist 36:40 - 38:20 → Art Therapy is freeing 38:20 - 43:23 → The flow of an Art Therapy session 43:23 - 47:32 → Breaking through your defenses 47:32 - 52:35 → What can make Art Therapy not therapeutic? 52:35 - End → Tips to starting Art Therapy We hope you enjoy it x Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook & TikTok) Join our community!! Don't forget to turn on the alarm to be notified of upcoming episodes :) - Special thanks to Nour Bahgat for the podcast's Intro and Outro Music.

    55 min
  2. 06/26/2022

    3 - Therapists; The Wounded Healers

    Safe Space; The Series Episode 3: Therapists; The Wounded Healers This episode's guest is the wonderful therapist Maram Tolba. We will be talking about all things therapy related. We will dig deep into all of the misconceptions, misguided expectations, and stigmas related to therapy. We will focus on understanding what therapy is, what is the real role of a therapist, and most importantly your OWN ROLE in the process. Episode Minutes: 1:09 - 4:14 → Who is Maram? 4:14 - 8:25 → The stigma associated with therapy 8:25 - 10:33 → What is therapy really? 10:33 - 15:00 → The obstacles that stop us from seeking therapy 15:00 - 20:24  → You are endless - don’t confine yourself. 20:24 - 22:34  → The role of the therapist 22:34 - 35:42  → The role you play in your own suffering & healing 35:42 - 40:34 → The victim mentality & the roles we play 40:34 - 45:20 → Setting healthy boundaries 45:20 - 49:40 → The relationship between the therapist and client 49:40 - 1:01:45→ Empathy & human connection 1:01:45 - 1:07:15→ The power of objectiveness 1:07:15 - 1:08:35 → How can we claim to understand others when we barely understand ourselves 1:08:35 - 1:13:05 → Choosing the right therapist for you 1:13:05 - 1:18:40 → You are the one in control 1:18:40- 1:20:40 → Misguided expectations 1:20:40 - 1: 25:34 → Finding your anchor 1:25:34 - 1:35:05 → Taking care of your mental health & our cultural misconceptions 1:35:05 - 1:40:43 → When should I seek therapy? 1:40:43 - 1:43:07 → How many sessions will I need? 1:45:30 → Therapists; The wounded healers We hope you enjoy it x Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook & TikTok) Don't forget to turn on the alarm to be notified of upcoming episodes :) - Special thanks to Nour Bahgat for the podcast's Intro and Outro Music.

    1h 47m

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