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Addiction treatment programme


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Our programme is based on the principles of the Minnesota Model of treatment incorporated with the 12 step philosophy. Each client is assessed individually and where necessary, especially in the case of dual diagnosis, a specialist will be consulted and form part of the treatment planning.

To that end we offer:

  • a minimum 1 month programme
  • a suggested 3 month programme which can be extended for up to 6 months if necessary.

Our programme consists of:

  • Psychodynamic Group Therapy
  • Individual counselling
  • Life Skill groups
  • 12 Step Groups
  • Specific Addiction Related Groups e.g. Eating Disorder Groups
  • Family Groups
  • Conjoint Therapy
  • Didactic Learning with the aid of Lectures, Audio and Video
  • Gender Groups
  • Psychodrama Groups
  • Career Groups and workshops

Activities include:

  • Creative Expression e.g. clay work, mosaic
  • Gardening
  • Exercise
  • Meditation
  • Therapeutic duties
  • Cooking
  • Social Interaction

We also provide:

  • Aftercare Groups
  • Individual Aftercare Counselling

 

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