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.

    Mental Health

    Helping Executives With Burnout

    It is a common misconception that executives possess unwavering composure and unflinching resolve at all times. In reality, every leader contends with a myriad of workplace stressors, and if not managed effectively, these pressures can all add up and invariably lead to eventual burnout. Executive burnout is not only detrimental to the individual but can...

    How Mindfulness Can Help in Recovery

    Mindfulness involves truly tuning into the current moment, embracing all dimensions of ourselves - our physicality, spirituality, and mentality. Engaging in mindfulness is all about recognising and embracing the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that emerge from within us.  This idea traces its origins back to age-old Buddhist meditation traditions, and it has gradually evolved...

    Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds: A Path to Healing and Freedom

    Trauma bonding is a powerful psychological phenomenon, often chaining individuals to abusive relationships, forming a perplexing connection that defies rationality. The urge to stay entangled in such relationships, even in the face of potential harm to one's well-being, safety, and security, is puzzling.  Acknowledging the existence of trauma bonds and understanding their stages and indicators...

    Anger Management in Addiction Recovery: Understanding The Link Between Anger and Addiction

    Whether we're on the path to recovery or not, anger has a way of barging into our lives. When it does, our bodies tense up, heartbeats race, and breaths quicken. Amid this tempest, neurotransmitters like adrenaline and cortisol surge through us, setting the stage for an intensely emotional experience. In the midst of such turmoil,...

    Understanding and Exploring Holistic Therapy: Nurturing Wholeness and Recovery

    In the modern landscape of therapeutic interventions, the question often arises: How does holistic therapy measure up against traditional counselling? This question is far from straightforward, and the answer hinges on the intricate interplay between individuals and the therapeutic modalities they engage with.  Whether holistic therapy outshines traditional counselling is contingent upon the unique disposition...

    Exercise for Addiction Recovery

    The significance of adhering to a regular exercise regimen to maintain sobriety is often underestimated. Physical activity helps people with dependency issues by creating new healthy coping mechanisms.  When combined with other forms of treatment, exercise can effectively deter relapse by establishing a dependable routine, occupying idle time, managing mental well-being, and fostering increased self-confidence....

    Understanding the Distinction between Physical and Psychological Addiction

    People grappling with substance dependency often confront both physical and psychological symptoms. However, developing physical reliance on a substance is feasible without experiencing psychological addiction and vice versa.  Due to the intricate nature of dependency, many individuals find it challenging to understand and differentiate between physical and psychological dependence fully. Let’s delve deeper into the...

    The positive effects of a four-day working week on mental health and wellbeing

    Do you ever feel like your weekends are busier than your weekdays as you try to cram household chores, family commitments, and social engagements into just 48 short hours? Do you wish you had the time to actually relax, unwind, and reset before another hectic week? Enter the four-day working week: a tantalising concept that...

    The importance of self-care in recovery: strategies for maintaining sobriety

    There are no two ways about it: self-care is essential if you want to guarantee long-term recovery. This means taking responsibility for your own health. Though what it doesn’t mean is chastising yourself for missteps or feeling like you have to go it alone.  For those who suffer from addictions, self-care can be more challenging,...