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.
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
24 Sept 2023
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.
29 Mar 2021
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.
25 Jan 2021
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.
25 Jan 2021
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.
28 Oct 2020
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.
28 Oct 2020
Grief During Times of COVID-19
In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center
for Wellbeing discusses grief and bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic with
Aisling Prendergast, psychologist and emotional support groups lead at The LightHouse
Arabia.
The conversation addresses what the process of grief and bereavement entails. The
different tasks of this process are explained, along with practical ways to move through -
specifically given the present challenges of travelling, and social restrictions. Aisling
then shares about the support group services offered at The LightHouse Arabia through
our Raymee Grief Center – in the form of free-of-cost individual grief sessions and grief
support groups offered. Special Guest: Aisling Prendergast, MSc .
22 Oct 2020
SmartHearts: Why Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids is More Important Now Than Ever
In this podcast Juan van Wyk, a clinical psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia – Center for Wellbeing, is in conversation with Christine Kritzas, psychologist and Education Director of The LightHouse Arabia.
The topic of discussion is on raising emotionally intelligent children. Christine Kritzas is the developer of the SmartHeart boardgame, a powerful resource for parents and therapists in crossing the emotional bridge to children, facilitating relational attunement, sharing experiences and enhancing emotional expression. The dynamic use and practices of the game, with practical examples are shared by Christine from her experience in developing and using the boardgame in therapy. Special Guest: Christine Kritzas, M.A..
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