Available Therapies

We treat our patients with a combination of psychotherapy and a gentle drug therapy with as few side effects as possible. In addition, we create an individualized daily schedule based on the wide range of available offers, such as occupational therapy, psychosocial counselling, exercise therapy, nutritional counselling and others.

If required, we offer neuropsychological training to improve concentration and memory. Our specialist nursing staff support targeted activities, hold discussions with caregivers and design leisure activities.

 

Psychopharmaceuticals are medications which have a therapeutic effect on the central nervous system and thereby have a beneficial effect on the pathological changes in experience and behavior that occur in mental disorders.
We carry out psychotherapy in individual as well as in group therapy sessions. On request, we can also offer couple or family sessions.

ECT

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a modern and currently the most effective therapeutic method for treating severe depressive and psychotic disorders. It is scientifically recognised, highly effective, safe and has very few side effects in relation to the severity of the treated diseases.
The target group for occupational therapy is primarily patients who are seeking to reintegrate into the workplace or who are planning to take part in a vocational rehabilitation program.
Our goal is to create and maintain a maximally self-reliable and self-determined approach to life for each patient, taking into account their individual situation. Here, we offer advice on existing services and options for assistance from different areas of life, as well as concrete support in the implementation of individual steps.
In group therapy sessions, we strengthen motor skills, physical fitness and social skills. In individual therapy sessions, depending on the illness present, we place our focus on body image, weight reduction and increased motivation. We integrate psycho-educational methods (such as mental training and anti-aggression training) as needed.
We offer the following treatments as individual or group therapy: Physiotherapy, breathing therapy, body awareness as well as electro- and thermotherapy. We have three therapy rooms and a gym at our disposal.
Our nutritional counseling, nutritional therapy and diabetes counseling are available to our inpatients, day clinic patients and outpatients.
The sleep school is a group program and training method for outpatients and inpatients with insomnia and sleep disorders due to depression. Participation of patients with other psychiatric illnesses can be arranged.
Our ergotherapy supports patients in restoring their ability to act in everyday and professional life that has been lost or restricted due to illness or disability. The overarching goal is to achieve the greatest possible independence in the three areas of life: self-care, work and leisure activities.
Art therapy encourages the exploration of different art materials and art-relaxation exercises, in order to discover one's own creative potential - free of any performance pressure or evaluation. 
Light Therapy was initially developed to antagonise seasonal affective disorder or the so-called “winter depression”.  Meanwhile, however, it was recognised to be beneficial in treating various other illnesses and its scope of application was extended.
In addition to the positive results seen using acupuncture in the treatment of pain disorders, acupuncture is also increasingly being used successfully in the treatment of mental and psychosomatic disorders.
Progressive Relaxation is a relaxation method that is easy and quick to learn. It trains the body to perceive tension and then actively stimulate relaxation.
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