Interventions to support those who went through a very stressful event like a robbery, violence, suicide, traffic accident or traumatic death.

• This program is compiled according to the client’s requirements, for groups of up to 10 participants
• Duration is 4 to 8 sessions
• 2-hour sessions, from R2,390
• The cost depends on the venue and the number of counsellors required
• The quoted price excludes other expenses, for example, special activities or refreshments and lunch

What to expect

These are short-term sessions to reflect on really stressful events, with those who have lived through the experience with you. It is about sharing what you thought happened, what really happened, and how life has changed because of it. It is about understanding that the event did happen, that it is not happening anymore, that it is a memory, and that you are safe in this present moment. It is part sense-making and part grieving. It is also about learning skills to deal with the stresses in your life because when you are by yourself, all the other traumas that you have tried to bury deep down seem to come back out.

Trauma debriefing is not about reliving the event by recounting and figuring out what really happened. It is also not suited for individual counselling or processing.

We follow a 3-phase program to first create the skills to feel safe and contain what happened and the symptoms you are experiencing, and also to create a safety plan for yourself.

The second objective is to become aware of your personal experience of the situation and to recognise how you are thinking about what happened.

The last part is about the skills to process what has happened and develop resilience to cope with the symptoms.

These 3-day workshop are normally run as retreats, presented under two themes:

The first is about “A Quiet Connection” where the discussions and exercises focus on introspection, resiliency skills, and skills to connect with oneself.

A second is for “A Stronger Self” with a greater emphasis on exploring and developing safety, containment and resilience skills in the aftermath of a trauma and/or loss.  We also discuss the experiences around trauma and/or loss and exercise skills to process and integrate what has happened. For first-responders and health professionals, we cover techniques on how to approach and assist patients/victims when stressed.

• Arranged from Friday afternoons to Sunday mornings, or from Sunday afternoons to Tuesday mornings
• Exclusive events can also be arranged for  groups
• Depending on what is available at the venue used, we will also introduce you to complimentary therapies like forest bathing, meditation, yoga, equine- or plant-music therapy
• The cost will depend on the venue, activities available, the program designed, and the number of people per sleeping unit booked
• The quoted price will exclude personal expenses and using extra services at the venue

• For corporate leadership
• For a school or youth group
• For medical doctors, specialists and veterinarians
• For nurses, care workers, paramedics, police services, and the like
• With a focus on grief
• Another kind of group

Like workshops, retreats focus on specific topics within homogenous groups. There are a lot of open discussions, self-exploring exercises and information and resources on techniques and skills shared. The incredible settings of the venues we use allow for more time to do self-reflection and opportunities to connect.

These events allow one to really immerse oneself in the experience. Depending on the venue, it includes complimentary therapies like art therapy, music therapy, drumming, nature therapy / forest bathing, connecting with plants through plant music, or connecting with animals through equine therapy or wild animals.