
Group Programme
Vista Clinic’s daily patient programme consists of various activities, ranging from chapel services to therapeutic groups sessions to psycho-educational groups. The well researched and carefully developed programme assist patients in their recovery and ensures maximum benefit of their stay at the clinic.
Both therapeutic and psycho-educational groups cover a variety of themes. Therapeutic groups assist in the therapeutic assimilation of the patient, where the psycho-educational groups provides much needed information and insight into the patients need to promote recovery.
Browse below to see and overview of what the psycho-educational groups have to offer
LIST OF GROUPS |
MAIN TOPIC/S |
DISCUSSION POINTS |
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Anger management |
Management of anger /aggression |
What is anger? The anger range Anger – good or bad The sources of anger |
Physical reaction to anger Types of anger Handling anger |
Anxiety |
Overview of anxiety disorders |
Definitions Kinds of anxiety Dimensions of anxiety |
Origins of fear Contributory factors to anxiety Coping methods |
Anxiety breathing |
Breathing regulation |
Introduction to breathing During breathing The diaphragm's role in breathing |
Breathing correctly Hyperventilation Practical breathing exercises |
Anxiety disorders series |
Biological Psychological Social Spiritual aspects of anxiety disorders |
Biological: What is anxiety Anxiety v fear Types of anxiety disorders Biological causes of anxiety Comorbid or co-occurring with other psychiatric disorders Psychological: Hyperventilation or over-breathing Cognitive behavioural therapy Rational and Irrational thinking Social: Social effects of anxiety disorders Social causes of anxiety disorders Treatment of anxiety disorders |
Spiritual: Religion and Anxiety Religion supports us when anxious Spiritual pointers to assist with anxiety Take one day at a time Be careful of avoidance behaviour Face the fear Develop an attitude of gratitude Meditate on the psalms Practice God’s presence Keep your spirituality strong |
Balanced lifestyle |
The creation and importance of a balanced lifestyle |
Definitions The importance of a balanced life style Physical elements Psychological elements |
Spiritual elements Social elements Financial elements |
Believing in myself |
Self-esteem and the improvement thereof |
Definitions Origin of self-esteem Consequences of low self-esteem Divisions of self-esteem |
Self-image improvement Self-confidence improvement Self-respect improvement |
Change Management |
Dealing with change and the elements thereof |
Types of change Effects and responses to change Attitudes towards change Resistance |
Self awareness Support structures Change facilitating tools |
Communication |
Correct communication |
Defining correct communication Basic skills required for healthy communication |
Barriers to healthy communication Five levels of communication Rules for effective communication |
Conflict management |
Causes of conflict and the management thereof |
Definitions Causes of conflict Conflict styles |
Manipulation techniques Overcoming negative techniques |
Destructive beliefs |
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approach to the reframing of negative / irrational thought patterns |
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy model Disputing destructive thought patterns Identification of irrational thoughts Replacing (reframing) destructive thoughts |
Effects of destructive thoughts Self talk |
Integrating life (Facing the future) |
Overview of using the tools gained through therapy and re-integration plan after discharge |
Expected reactions on discharge Implementation (of tools) Impact of re-integration on the individual Re-integration Family |
Re-integration work Re-integration guideline plan |
Forgiveness |
Clarification on the topic of forgiving |
Defining forgiveness Importance of forgiving |
Methods of forgiving |
Grief recovery |
Overview of and methods of dealing with loss |
Framing the concept of loss The five faces (stages) of grief Moving towards recovery |
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Guilt |
Identification and processing of guilt |
Identification Causes of guilt Consequences of guilt |
Classification of guilt feelings Types of guilt Methods of dealing with guilt |
Healing emotions |
Exploration of emotions and how to deal with them |
Definitions Components of emotions Types of emotions |
The consequences of emotions Steps to deal with emotions |
Relationship series |
Dealing with and understanding the elements of a romantic relationship |
Definitions Myths with regard to relationships Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Irrational and rational beliefs Relationship phases Relationship structures |
Communication in a relationship The five love languages Characteristics of relationships Conflict management The four horseman Manipulation |
Mood disorder series |
Biological Psychological Social Spiritual aspects of mood disorders |
Biological Definitions Types of depression Biological causes of depression Biological aspects of depression Neuro-transmitters and how they should work Effects of neuro-transmitters Treatment for biological aspects of depression Antidepressant classes Electro convulsive therapy Diet Psychological Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Irrational beliefs Rational beliefs Toxic belief system Disputing and challenging beliefs and automatic thinking |
Social Boundaries Good mood diet Social health pointers Spiritual Influences Mood disorders and spirituality Beliefs Circumstances Grief Isolation Anger Guilt Worry Unforgiveness Suicide Hope and healing Forgiveness Renewing thoughts |
Motivation |
Aspects regarding motivation |
Definitions Importance of motivation |
Sources of motivation Motivation enhancing pointers |
Seeking solutions |
Practical solutions to problem solving |
Aspects creating the need for solutions Problem solving skills |
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Spiritual growth |
Principles on improving spiritual life |
Read the bible – do bible study Pray Practise fellowship with others – worship |
Willingness to change behaviour – obedience |
Time management |
An overview of time influencing factors |
Why is time management necessary Time wasters Time management balance |
Time budget Time saving pointers Tools for effective time management |