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.

    Trauma

    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...

    Shame and Addiction: How Feelings of Guilt and Shame Fuel Addiction

    To fully grasp the intricate relationship that binds shame and addiction, it is important to distinguish between the characteristics of guilt and shame. Guilt emanates from the moral compass that guides our decisions and actions, prompting corrective measures when transgressions occur. On the contrary, shame stems from a sense of inadequacy and self-loathing, often compelling...

    The Link Between Trauma And Addiction – How to Stop The Trauma/Addiction Cycle

    Traumatic experiences leave a lasting mark on individuals, shaping their perspectives of the world and their own identities. Whether the traumatic events occurred during childhood or later in life, they can influence one’s future actions and well-being. Unfortunately, drawing a line between trauma and addiction tends to be easy; many individuals seek solace in alcohol...

    Living through the trauma of parental conflict: a child’s perspective

    Parental conflict can significantly impact children's outcomes, whether two people are married, separated or divorced. Depending on how severe parental issues are, some of these outcomes can be detrimental to the children involved. Various studies have shown that children exposed to long-lasting conflict between parents are more likely to demonstrate internalising and externalising behaviours. Let...

    What are the best trauma treatments?

    Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on our mental health and well-being. Sometimes we may not be entirely aware of a traumatic event's impact on the mind and body. A person's symptoms of trauma may creep up out of nowhere and can induce psychological, physiological, and emotional responses that can be incredibly frightening and...

    The complex relationship between addiction and anger

    It should come as no surprise that many people who have problems with addiction also have problems with anger. They are often interlinked, with statistics clearly demonstrating a correlation between substance abuse disorders and violent crime. For example, one study showed that up to three-quarters of those who begin addiction treatment have previously engaged in...

    Dissociation: How helpful is this trauma response and how to know when you’re doing it

    Many people might be surprised to learn how beneficial some trauma responses are, despite how unpleasant the associated symptoms can sometimes be. Dissociation is one such response, a defense mechanism that helps a person to survive or get through a crisis or traumatic event. This response can sometimes happen during significant stress or when whatever...

    The link between dissociation and trauma: Signs, symptoms and coping

    There is much evidence to suggest a strong link between dissociation and trauma.  The above is especially true in childhood abuse and neglect cases where dissociative disorders are the most prevalent. Adverse childhood experiences and dissociation It appears that dissociation and dissociative disorders are significantly present in those with a history of childhood abuse or...

    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 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...