Juan van Wyk, M.A.
Co-Host of Casting Light by The LightHouse Arabia
I am a clinical psychologist born and educated in South Africa. I’ve had 13 years of privilege accompanying people on their lifepaths. These experiences included psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families from multi-cultural backgrounds and within various settings. I am an energetic, optimistic individual who values and fosters relationships. I thrive on exploring and connecting different ideas and possibilities in order to enhance life.
Full profile: https://www.lighthousearabia.com/team/juan-van-wyk/
Juan van Wyk, M.A. has hosted six Episodes.
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Episode 3: How to Manage Your High Energy Child
March 29th, 2021 | 38 mins 3 secs
children, mental health, parenting, psychology, wellbeing
Understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic may be impacting your child's emotional regulation and behavior, and tips for managing their energy.
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Episode 2: ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
January 25th, 2021 | 48 mins 55 secs
acceptance and commitment therapy, act, mental health, middle east, relationships. wellbeing, the lighthouse arabia, therapy
Understanding Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Open up, be present, and do what matters
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Episode 1: Know the Signs: Why Mental Health Matters Now, More than Ever
January 25th, 2021 | 48 mins 21 secs
mental health, mhfa, middle east, psychology, the lighthouse arabia, therapy, wellbeing, wellness
A conversation with the Director of Mental Health First Aid, UAE, around why understanding the mental health construct is so important, and the benefits of Mental Health First Aid training.
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Little Lifetimes
October 28th, 2020 | 49 mins 13 secs
grief, loss, mental health, parenting, pregnancy
Shining light on the grief and loss of a pregnancy or miscarriage, and also raising awareness of the Little Lifetimes grief support group offered by The LightHouse Arabia.
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Grief During Times of COVID-19
October 28th, 2020 | 48 mins 1 sec
bereavement, covid-19, grief, mental health
Exploring the process of grief and bereavement, and practical ways to move through it - specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SmartHearts: Why Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids is More Important Now Than Ever
October 22nd, 2020 | 41 mins 25 secs
children, emotional intelligence, mental health, parenting, psychology
An episode for parents with children ages 3 - 12 years to learn more about the emotional bridge to children, how to facilitate relational attunement, and enhance emotional expression in children.