LonePack Conversations

Throughout our journey in Season 2, we’ve introduced ourselves to and explored various alternative means of therapy that can aid our mental health and help us express ourselves better.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, we talk to Expressive Arts Therapist Avantika Malhautra, about the current state of Alternative Therapy and the role that Expressive Arts Therapy plays in it.

Someone once said that “The best therapist has fur and four legs”.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! Join us as we find out how true that is as we explore Animal-Assisted Therapy in this episode, with Dr. Taylor Griffin from Pet Partners.

When asked to think about the significance of playing, we probably think of it as a way to help us with creative thinking, expelling our energy and social interaction. Let’s dig a little deeper on that thought today as we talk about Play Therapy. Welcome to LonePack Conversations!

In this episode, we talk to child and adolescent psychologist, Anya Reddy, on the impact of Therapeutic Play.

There’s a quote by Anne Frank that goes “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! Today we’re discussing Writing Therapy with Courtney Ackerman, a researcher and author. She talks about journaling and how it can be leveraged for mental well-being.

While reading a book or a quote, have you ever felt like it best put into words exactly what you’re feeling? That’s the power of literature - it offers us a connection and intimacy that is unique to the medium. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, listen in on bibliotherapist Bijal Shah's insights on the power of reading.

When you’re asked questions like “What’s your story?”, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Let’s take time to realise the importance of the stories we tell ourselves, and others, while talking about our lives as we talk to narrative therapist David Newman.

The ancient Greeks used drama for catharsis. Theater is known to help tap into emotions, build self esteem, and reduce feelings of isolation. Let’s find out how Drama Therapy can aid our mental health. Listen to Anshuma Kshetrapal, Drama and Movement Psychotherapist, talk to us about the magic of Drama Therapy!

At some point in our lives, a lot of us may have turned to music to make ourselves feel better, but did you know that mere sounds can have an impact on our mental health as well?

Welcome to LonePack Conversations!

In this episode, we’re talking to Suzy Nairn, a singer, sound therapist and educator. She’s the founder of Soundsphere and the co-founder of ANSU School of Sound. She is also a member of the board of the International Therapeutic Sound Association.

They say "where words fail, music speaks." Let's explore the power of music and the impact it can have on our mental health.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, Dr. Katrina McFerran, a registered music therapist, talks to us about Music Therapy.

There’s a song titled “Dance your troubles away”. Interesting, isn’t it? How dance is considered a means to help put our minds at ease.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, we're talking about Dance Therapy with Tarana Khatri, a Dance Movement Psychotherapist.