The Foundation ClinicOutpatient Programme Manager
Aug. 2014Johannesburg Area, South AfricaI am the outpatient programme manager at the Foundation Clinic in Johannesburg, which treats individuals challenged by substance use disorders. The clinic offers progressive, professional treatment to those requiring therapeutic and medical support in their recovery. The programme is a cognitive development programme and also uses systemic coaching, adult education and peer support to work with clients on as much of an individualised basis as possible. ✔️ Substance abuse
✔️ Mental health & dual diagnosis
✔️ Personal & professional stress management
✔️ Work-Life balance
✔️ Mental & physical fatigue and burnout
✔️ Low productivity & high absenteeism in the workplace Topics that are covered during the coaching process include, but are not limited to:
✔️ Developing a personal recovery (and relapse prevention) plan;
✔️ Rebuilding recovery capital which is the breadth and depth of internal and external resources
✔️ Understanding personal & professional relationships in recovery;
✔️ Undertaking long- & short-term goal setting;
✔️ Determining & incorporating personal beliefs and values into daily life;
✔️ Examining the connection between spiritual beliefs and values, the body, brain and mind;
✔️ Exploring healthy lifestyle choices;
✔️ Identifying & avoiding triggers and urges, and developing effective coping strategies. Clients learn practical tools and techniques for setting long-term goals and developing short-term strategies within the areas of: 💜 Health and wellness
💜 Personal and business relationships
💜 Finance
💜 Personal development and self-empowerment
💜 Professional and career advancement Recovery Coaching is conducted within the paradigm of positive psychology and wellness.