Maitha Al Omaira is an Emirati Author and Poet. Maitha found that she was able to process her emotions through her artistic expression. She was able to gain a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. In this episode, Maitha will discuss how she found herself through Art and Writing.
Sep 2020
CC: Art Therapy with Meera Lee Patel
Meera Lee Patel is a self-taught artist and the author of Start Where You Are, Made Out of Stars, and My Friend Fear, and—most recently—Create Your Own Calm. She creates work to inspire and encourage others to connect with themselves, each other, and the world around them. In thi ... Show More
32m 40s
Mar 2023
Can writing help my wellbeing? Trauma, memory and the Arab psychic wound – with Layla Al Ammar
How does literature help us understand trauma and recovery in Arab cultures?What insights can Arab women’s fiction offer about the connection between personal and collective trauma?In this episode, we sit down with Layla Al Ammar, a writer and academic from Kuwait. With a master’ ... Show More
49m 4s