In adherence to the global effort to manage and contain the spread of Coronavirus, Recovery Direct has put in place a number of precautionary measures to limit the risk for Covid-19 contaminations in or at the centre. The centre has implemented the best practices as suggested by WHO which include the implementation of increased, simple, practical…
Understanding Talk Therapy There is a broad range of psychotherapeutic styles that experienced therapists naturally use when in conversational talk therapy with their patients. Experienced therapists are able to shift and adapt between these styles automatically based on a number of indications reflected in the conversational dialogue. Each therapist interprets this feedback loop in their…
So the psychological effects of lockdown in South Africa are not limited to people that are addicted to substances, it runs far deeper than that. In many respects, even “normal relationships” function inside of assumed boundaries that include a wide range of seemingly harmless coping mechanisms. The status quo swings off balance when these “self-soothing”…
In the critically acclaimed television series “Shameless,” we find a fascinating character study in Frank Gallagher, portrayed brilliantly by William H. Macy. As viewers we are intrigued by the depth and complexity of Frank’s character, as well as how his role as the dysfunctional patriarch of the Gallagher family intersects with his addiction. The Gallagher…
Coronavirus is now known as SARS-CoV-2 or Novel Coronavirus or more by the disease it causes in humans “COVID-19” emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The rapid spread of the virus caught the world off guard as it exploited a few fundamental ways in which we interact as human beings. The first problem we…
For the past few years, I have been using exercise as a means to tackle my anxiety, depression and alcohol used disorders. Recently I was injured and am unable to exercise as I was for the next few months. Any suggestions? Exercise certainly is one but not the only channel that people use to combat…
Over the last 20 years, the progress of addiction medicine and methodologies used in physical and psychological recovery has substantially advanced. Through this highly intensive, individualised and evidence-based care we are able to fundamentally change and restore the trajectory of peoples lives into recovery and their personal wellbeing. The below brochure download outlines how we…
Children simply do not have the emotional filters that we have as adults, thus childhood stressors and traumatic events may leave far deeper psychological imprints in their minds. These imprints are stored in the format of feelings of the event, either being good or bad. Over time the exact record of the events may completely…
Self care is really about recognising detrimental behaviour patterns and making the effort to change them. The direct links between mood and sleep have been researched and documented for many years. The Cold Truth About Sleep Sleep is critical to mastering your health and wellness. Sleep deprivation is linked directly to cravings, weight issues, anxiety,…
Food quality directly influences the way your brain functions. Nutrition and Recovery Whenever your body isn’t producing enough of the right nutrients or they are out of balance, you will naturally start to feel irritable and anxious as your serotonin levels fluctuate. Inside the first year or two of recovery, your nutritional requirements are much…