Institutions in Psychology based in Cape Town

for graduated suitable Students and Professional

Institution

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The institution is registered with the South African board of Healthcare Funders and The Department of Social Services and has created a unique continuum of addiction care treatment, the institution addictions extended care facility specialising in the treatment of drug addiction, alcoholism, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Our approach is holistic and thus meets the needs of all subsidiary addictions including gambling and sex addiction. They are a residential facility focusing on clients who have already detoxified and are needing longer care to facilitate the transition from early recovery to long term changes. Their addiction treatment program is unique in that it caters for residents who are both employed and for those still needing direction. We provide the opportunity to practice new skills in a safe and nurturing environment. Their African clients come from as far as Johannesburg and Nairobi and it is the popular choice for addicts in the UK and Netherlands. The 20 bed facility simulates life as closely as possible so clients can practice healthy ways of dealing with their feelings and experiences. They have a proven track record maintaining an above average recovery rate.

Internship
As a Psychology intern you will will work closely with the clinical manager and senior counsellor who will give you assistance and guidance throughout your internship You will be exposed to all aspects of institution‘s treatment programme which is based on the principles of the Minnesota Model of treatment incorporated with the 12 step philosophy. This means you will gain exposure and experience in Psychodynamic Group Therapy, 12 steps groups, Related Groups, Didactic Learning and other areas.

Treatment Centre

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Treatment Centre provides a comprehensive treatment programme to substance dependant clients. The objective of the programme is to improve their quality of life by stopping, reducing or reversing their dependency on substances. It offers a 40 bed in-patient treatment for adult males and females from the ages of 18 years and older. A multi-disciplinary approach is utilised to achieve their goals. The programme subscribes to international standards and offers the following: All health workers and psychologists are professionally qualified Sleep-in and further out-patient facilities Food (halaal) and medication (if required) Life-skills training Individual and family counselling Success rate up with the best in South Africa Duration of sleep-in treatment: 8 weeks with facility of additional 6 months out-patient.

Internship
The Treatment Centre takes on Psychology interns to assist in all aspects of the treatment programme under the careful supervision of the resident Clinical Psychologist. Interns will be involved with Life Skills training, counselling sessions and family sessions and work shops amongst other tasks.
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