Harmony house offers a full time residential programme. Based on international research, and on our own extensive experience, the recommended stay within this therapeutic community is three months. After one month, depending on their process, and in consultation with the team and the client's significant family and/or occupational support structure, it is strongly recommended that our clients complete a further two months, with an option to continue their treatment in our Tertiary and Satellite House Facilities.
Assessment
Clients undergo a comprehensive assessment process that includes:
- Clinical Psychological assessment by Dominique Maclou, our Clinical Director who specializes in the field of addictions.
- Medical assessment by Dr Tasleem Ras, a General Practitioner.
- Psychiatric assessment by Dr Isabel Nunes, a specialist psychiatrist.
Treatment Interventions
We aim to demonstrate measurable accomplishments of the treatment process as part of our commitment to quality.
The programme encompasses a number of treatment interventions:
- Crisis intervention
- Psychodynamic Group Therapy
- One-on-one psychotherapy/counselling
- Gender groups
- Eating Disorder groups
- Conjoint therapy with family members
- Psycho-educational and didactic workshops
- Life skills groups
- 12-step orientated groups
- Family work
- Debriefing groups and peer-driven mini groups
Additionally, there are a number of activities that are adjunctive to the treatment process:
- Creative groups
- Drama therapy
- On-site fellowship participation
- Meditation, ritual work and spirituality
- Group outings and tours