Therapeutic group programme

Participation by patients in Vista Clinic's daily programme ensures specific problems can be addressed. Some of the themes are also part of our Saturday and Sunday morning programme.

Therapeutic journeys aim to enhance self-knowledge and to assist patients in acquiring new skills to face the challenges of life.

At Vista Clinic we cover different themes in the group program. These themes are grouped into “journeys” aimed to assist a person in developing a specific interpersonal skill or to manage problems in a more effective way. Referred journeys do not form part of the day to day program and are specifically for patients with special requirements i.e. PTSD, Abuse and our youth.

Therapeutic journeys

Journey to Emotional Wellness

The first step to emotional wellness is to acknowledge and understand our feelings. The focus of this journey is on empowering people to manage emotions as well as emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety. Emotions are a powerful force – control of this unique human characteristic leads to the discovery that emotions can serve as a motivator towards healing.

Journey to Healthy Choices

Life is a constant cycle of choices and changes. This journey challenges people to utilise their intrinsic value system in the process of managing changes and seeking solutions for the problems life throw at us on a constant basis. The focus is on a balanced lifestyle.

Journey to Healthy Relationships

Without relationships we as human beings are left without support, love and care. Relationships often go wrong – this journey explores aspects we need to manage to maintain a healthy relationship: communication, conflict, anger etc.

Journey to Inner Healing

Life and relationships set constant challenges. Often we find ourselves struggling to overcome guilt feelings, losses through death or changes and forgiveness issues. This journey will set you on the road to spiritual growth and recovery.

Journey to Freedom from destructive beliefs

“We are because we think” - Sometimes past experiences play an important role in what we think or believe of ourselves. But we don't have to be the victims of the above. This journey helps us to identify irrational thoughts and beliefs and the role they play in the way we act / interact in a situation. By identifying this, we are enabled to change these destructive thoughts and beliefs. Although we cannot change events we can change the outcome in terms of emotional response and behaviour.

Family support journey – Thursday evenings 18:00 – 19:00

Families are essential to resolving m ental health problems. Support of a patient whilst in Vista Clinic is beneficial to everyone involved. Not only does this journey empower families with facts but it also de-stigmatises and reduces anxiety.

Referred therapeutic journeys

Journey to Freedom from Abuse

Violence and abuse affects all of us directly or indirectly. This group focuses on helping people who have been victims of abuse to find peace and meaning in their lives again.

Journey to Freedom from PTSD

This journey aims to assist people who were exposed to trauma and violence while working in the SAPS, Correctional Services or Metro Police.

Youth Group – Is Compulsory for all youth (16 – 18 years)

These groups focus on the therapeutic needs of young people as well as their planning of their weekly therapeutic program.

Puzzle of my Life

To be referred to Occupational Therapy.

Referred dependency journey - daily from 11:00

Journey to Freedom from Dependency

Many people are caught up in the web of dependency. Several factors may play a role; one of them being the fact that it is difficult to cope with the demands and stressors of life.

This journey is focussed on understanding the process of dependency and identifying where the individual finds him/ herself in the process. It also focuses on prevention skills in terms of cravings and relapses.