The psychosomatic nursing team consists of registered nurses, many of whom are further qualified. The nursing staff are present around the clock and are the first point of contact for all patients. They are part of the relevant treatment team. On the one hand, they take care of the typical nursing tasks, and on the other, they lead various therapy programmes such as relaxation therapy, mindfulness training and the eating disorder group. Depending on requirements and the therapy plan, special care consultations are also offered, such as eating disorder consultations.

Individual psychotherapy is carried out by doctors and psychologists, with the number and duration of weekly sessions varying depending on the treatment setting. In the individual therapies, an attempt is made to understand the causes of the disorders together with the patients and to develop possibilities for change. This can also bring up issues that are difficult to address in group therapy. The individual therapist is the main point of contact for the patient.

Many of the therapies we offer take place in a fixed group of patients. The discussion group offers the opportunity to work together on personally important issues. This often leads to the experience that many patients have similar issues and that they can support each other very well. There is the opportunity to learn from each other and to bring about change together. One or two psychotherapists lead the group and try to make the processes in the group as favourable and helpful as possible for everyone.

Many patients are under constant inner tension, which promotes the development of psychosomatic complaints. Learning relaxation techniques is therefore particularly important. Special relaxation techniques (e.g. progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness training, Tai Chi) are offered for this purpose. It is important that these techniques are practised as independently as possible so that they can also be used as a technique outside the clinic.

Body-orientated psychotherapy focuses on the connection between the body and mental processes. It promotes the ability to perceive, move and feel and to connect physical sensations and complaints with the psychological experience. In this way, coping and solution strategies in relation to oneself and others can be recognised and new ways of experiencing and acting can be developed for oneself and in the group.

Under the professional guidance of nutritionists, regular, healthy and balanced eating behaviour is learned and practised. We advise you on various illnesses (e.g. diabetes, eating disorders, chronic inflammatory bowel disease). We also have a training kitchen where you can learn how to prepare healthy and balanced meals under supervision.

Some patients find it easier to put something on paper instead of describing what is bothering them in words. In art therapy, you are encouraged to express your feelings and moods, but also conflicts and tensions, in a picture or sculpture. In a subsequent discussion with the group and the art therapist, the resulting experiences are reflected on together. Working in art therapy promotes self-awareness and strengthens self-esteem and self-confidence.

Special artistic skills are not necessary for art therapy.

In music therapy, it is possible to express psychological and social issues using musical means. Many easy-to-play instruments are available. There is the opportunity to express oneself in special exercises, but also in free improvisation and to gain experience. These are then worked through together in a group discussion. The therapy is led by a music therapist. No experience with a musical instrument or knowledge of sheet music is required.

Mindfulness training trains their perception and sharpens their concentration on themselves and their surroundings. To this end, exercises are carried out in the group under the guidance of a therapist that focus on body awareness while sitting and walking.

Many patients have questions regarding social issues such as sickness benefit, housing, employment, retraining measures, professional reintegration, etc. We have an experienced member of staff who is available for discussions and counselling after registration by the individual therapists. For such discussions, it is important to compile the necessary documents in advance and bring them with you to the clinic.