The LightHouse Arabia

The LightHouse Arabia Leading the way for mental health & wellness in the Middle East. A specialist team of psychologists & psychiatrists with community at our core.

When baiting and drama keep pulling you in, every reaction feeds the loop. Grey Rock is a calm boundary: neutral, brief,...
29/10/2025

When baiting and drama keep pulling you in, every reaction feeds the loop.

Grey Rock is a calm boundary: neutral, brief, and factual replies that give provocation nothing to grip.

It’s not the silent treatment, t’s a way to stay regulated, reduce escalation, and get back to the work that matters.

Contributed by Dr Tara Wyne, D.ClinPsy Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director.

28/10/2025

Well-being days only work when people feel safe enough to take them.

Many organizations introduce them with good intentions, but if the culture quietly signals that rest is weakness or disengagement, people will keep pushing through exhaustion instead of pausing to recover.

Leaders play a vital role in changing that. When they take well-being days themselves and speak openly about it, they model that caring for one’s mental health is part of being a healthy, committed professional.

Normalize rest. Model it. Encourage it. That’s where true well-being begins.

Psychologists David Dunning and Emily Balcetis have shown that our expectations and desires can shape what we literally ...
27/10/2025

Psychologists David Dunning and Emily Balcetis have shown that our expectations and desires can shape what we literally see. When you expect the best, the world can look brighter. When you expect the worst, even neutral moments can feel like threats.

That’s motivated perception: your brain bending attention, memory, and interpretation to fit the story you already believe.

We invite you to join us for a special Urban Nature Therapy Walk in collaboration with Terra at Expo City Dubai, explori...
26/10/2025

We invite you to join us for a special Urban Nature Therapy Walk in collaboration with Terra at Expo City Dubai, exploring how urban nature can support our wellbeing. .ae

In support of Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30, this is a free community event. Our guided morning wellness walk experience will blend gentle breathwork with the restorative power of nature at Terra - Expo City Dubai.

Date: Sunday, 2nd November
Time: 9am -10am
*Suitable for Adults & Teens
Register: Link in stories or lighthousearabia.com/events

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a hat.

It’s important to know the different types of mental health professionals and helpers because not all are trained or lic...
25/10/2025

It’s important to know the different types of mental health professionals and helpers because not all are trained or licensed in the same way, and that affects what kind of support you’ll actually get.

Understanding the differences empowers you to choose the right support for your needs and protects you from confusing marketing or misleading titles.

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”What often sca...
24/10/2025

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

What often scares us most isn’t falling short, but realizing how much power, creativity, and potential we actually have.

If we admit our own greatness, we can no longer hide behind excuses of inadequacy, we have to step up, be seen, and take responsibility for using our gifts.

That visibility invites risk: criticism, jealousy, higher expectations, and the possibility of losing comfort or belonging.

In that way, shrinking can feel safer than shining.

Endings in love are rarely simple. They stir up attachment wounds, unprocessed grief, and fears of abandonment. At the s...
23/10/2025

Endings in love are rarely simple. They stir up attachment wounds, unprocessed grief, and fears of abandonment.

At the same time, they also offer one of the clearest mirrors for how we relate, to others and to ourselves.

The work of a “good” ending is about choosing to leave in a way that reduces harm, makes room for integration, and honors the humanity of both people.

At The LightHouse Arabia, our licensed clinicians offer individual and couples therapy to support difficult transitions including separation and endings,so you can navigate them with clarity and care. Sessions are available in-person and online.

Why do we so often act against our own best intentions and how do we shift that?Many people think that self-sabotage is...
22/10/2025

Why do we so often act against our own best intentions and how do we shift that?

Many people think that self-sabotage is about weakness or lack of willpower. But that isn’t true.

Our behavior is a result of how our brains are wired, the hidden beliefs we carry, and the protective patterns we’ve learned to keep ourselves safe.

When we understand these forces, we can trade frustration and shame for insight and compassion.
And with evidence-based strategies, we can begin to align what we know with what we do.

Especially in times of crisis, seeking community support becomes even more important. We find that people often join our...
20/10/2025

Especially in times of crisis, seeking community support becomes even more important. We find that people often join our mental health support groups to establish a sense of community and mutual understanding.

Being in the company of those who have faced similar challenges allows for the sharing of personal experiences, emotions, and coping strategies, alleviating the profound sense of isolation that often accompanies life struggles.

A one-time free Grief Consultation will be required before registering for a Grief Support Group. Please contact us at +971 (0)4 380 2088 to schedule an appointment with one of our Grief Support Specialists.

19/10/2025

Do you need mental health support but can’t afford therapy?
At The LightHouse Arabia, we run over 20 support groups every month, facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
Whether you are a parent, an expat, someone living with physical health issues, or navigating grief, these groups offer understanding, validation, and community, at no cost.
Explore our website to find a group that suits your needs and start building connections and support today.

Not all advice is safe, not all content is care.We are now in a world where mental health is both more visible and more ...
16/10/2025

Not all advice is safe, not all content is care.

We are now in a world where mental health is both more visible and more vulnerable than ever.

On the one hand, social media has reduced stigma and made it easier to talk about struggles.

On the other hand, it has blurred the lines between awareness and treatment, inspiration and accountability, content and care.

Without discernment, people can end up:
• Self-diagnosing based on posts and getting it wrong.
• ⁠Comparing their struggles or “progress” to others online.
• ⁠Trusting influencers who aren’t qualified to give clinical guidance.
• ⁠Feeling broken when quick fixes don’t work.

We don’t get to choose the times we’re born into, or the challenges that history places in front of us. What we can choo...
14/10/2025

We don’t get to choose the times we’re born into, or the challenges that history places in front of us. What we can choose is how we respond-whether we meet difficulty with fear or with courage, with despair or with hope.

This is the heart of Gandalf’s wisdom to Frodo: wishing circumstances were different changes nothing, but deciding how to live within them changes everything.

Our freedom lies not in controlling the era we inhabit, but in shaping the meaning of our own actions within it.

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821, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa 2
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