White River Manor is open during lockdown in South Africa

White River Manor is a registered essential service provider and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to offer a world class therapetic Program. We have taken every precaution to maintain the integrity of our environment and screen clients both before and on arrival. Our staff too undergo regular testing and screening to ensure the safety of our clients.

    Recovery

    How does Long-term workplace trauma affect you?

    When people think of a traumatic workplace, a heroic yet dangerous occupation such as firefighting, army officer, war zone reporter, or healthcare worker comes to mind. However, people are increasingly reporting trauma developed from toxic jobs or workplaces.  In fact, research published in The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that banks, retail...

    What it feels like to enter an alcohol addiction treatment program

    Alcoholism sometimes referred to as alcohol addiction, is a prevalent disease that affects people from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, and life circumstances. Substance abuse Nobody is exempt when it comes to alcohol addiction or substance abuse. Various factors can put you at risk of an alcohol use disorder, including: Behavioural factors Psychological factors...

    What it feels like to suffer from PTSD

    PTSD has two sides: life before trauma and life after. People living with post-traumatic stress disorder can often clearly recall the exact moment their life changed forever.  It could be surviving a near-death situation, assault, abuse, witnessing a traumatic event, or living through serious health problems or emotionally distressing situations. While the typical image of...

    How our attachment styles can predict whether we develop a personality disorder in adulthood

    When psychologists talk about attachment style, they refer to how humans relate to others in relationships. Attachment style theory Attachment theory was first developed by psychologists Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby in the 1950s. The attachment style model is based on the paradigm that our early attachments to primary caregivers profoundly influence how we respond...

    Recovery from burnout and stress: How White River Manor can help

    Remembering that we're only human and can only do so much in twenty-four hours is often a far-out concept for many. The above is true if you're an overachiever or highly ambitious individual. Experiencing burnout Emotional exhaustion and burnout are often the result of constant striving and working excessively long hours to achieve your goals....

    How White River Manor can help you recover from dependency, trauma and stress

    Experiencing a traumatic event - whether it's a global crisis or a personal tragedy- can profoundly impact your emotional well-being and mental health. Effects of trauma Managing daily tasks and functioning as you ordinarily would sometimes feel impossible after a tragedy or challenging event. Traumatic events can leave us feeling vulnerable, scared, jumpy, anxious, and...