Vredekloof Clinic

Program

Vredekloof Clinic has a holistic approach to treatment.  The clinic follows a daily program guided by professionals to ensure you get the most from your stay.  There are experienced psychiatric nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day to assist the patients with their medical and psychological needs.

MOvement Groups

Movement Groups helps patients to be physically more active by stretching and doing light exercises with registered physiotherapist.  These groups are held in the morning.  Yoga mats and additional equipment will be provided during the session.

Life Enhancement Groups

These sessions are compulsory and form an integral part of the clinic’s program.  During these sessions patients are taught life skills to help them manage their psychological disorder and to handle general daily challenges.  These sessions are evidence based and will help with your recovery.

A clinical psychologist will facilitate these sessions and will provide you with additional documents for you te keep and work through.  During the sessions, there will be time for discussion and answering questions.  It is however not mandatory that you take part in this, although we would welcome any comments and viewpoints.

Craft and Recreational Group

In the afternoon an occupational therapist visits the clinic to guide the art and craft therapy sessions. These sessions are very popular, and numerous patients described it as the highlight of their stay at the clinic.  This group will provide the opportunity for you to develop your artistic brain with mosaic, fabric painting, decoupage and other activities, while also improving your concentration and social skills.