About Our Camps

• In today’s pressure-oriented society time to deal with the ‘self’ is like a luxury.
• The reality is that this fast and everchanging society is stressful and demanding.
• As a result, we tend to disconnect with ourselves because we are stretched/ pressed for time.
• Consequently, we tend to resort to numbing destructions and delaying tactics such as avoidance, denial, rationalisation, and suppression becomes the way to go.
• Unfortunately, this eventually reaches a breaking point and makes one to feel overwhelmed and dysfunctional, simply because we are “human beings”.
• When this happens, it becomes necessary for us to seek intense treatment methods to be resorted through. tertiary level interventions, which equally makes us feel uncomfortable and sceptical.
• Issues of stigma (“Batho ba tlo reng”) also come into play leading to further delay in seeking the necessary help timeously.
• Based on the foresaid, the concept “CAMPS” has been found to be the way to go for anyone who wants to be proactive in maintaining harmony in their life, and not wait until they are overcome by life challenges, which are inevitable.
• It is easy to be conflicted, be out of alignment or balance in terms of what we think, feel say and do.
• CAMPS provide a non-threatening, relaxed and tranquil environment to deal with our inner self.

• To find space and time (an atmosphere that is non-threatening, judgemental and non-critical) to facilitate effective healing, restoration and empowerment.
• To facilitate unlearning and breaking of one’s self destructive and defeating behavioural patterns in one’s life and learn new skills.
• To provide preventative psychological services to the community at large to enhance mental wellbeing.
• To collaborate with other relevant professionals or role players in the promotion of mental and emotional health within the South African context especially in our immediate communities.

LIFE EXPERIENCES THAT CAUSE disharmony, disconnect, disorder and stagnation in our lives if not dealt with adequately include:

• Unresolved past issues or emotional pain.
• Childhood wounds (trauma, ill-treatment, neglect and criticisms).
• Poor self-concept (image, esteem, confidence and respect) as well as identity issues.
• Past societal and familial injustices and inequalities.
• Inadequate/ unhealthy parenting patterns.
• Conflicts and confusion regarding culture, tradition, religion and spirituality issues.
• Home and school (the lack of attention, praises, success, opportunities and respect).
• Work related issues (harassment, poor management and poor performance).
• Dysfunctional and toxic relationships (persistent cheating, dishonesty, and lack of respect).
• Lack of boundaries/ violated boundaries.
• Past failures, neglects and disappointment.
• Unfulfilled expectations and dreams.
• Adjustment difficulties.
• Fear and anxiety.
• Substance abuse and addiction (e.g. gambling, pornography).
• Environmental issues e.g. crime and lack of resources e.g. clinics, law enforcement.

• They provide a non-judgemental, and non-critical atmosphere (not prone to stigma unlike hospitalization).
• They provide time for one to be in tune with the inner self.
• They provide space to reflect, do introspection and find perspective of one’s life experience (the who, what, when, and why).
• They provide space to define or re-define who you are (personality, values, abilities, talents, and skills).
• They provide space to heal unresolved and toxic emotions.
• They help one to understand their own thoughts, feeling, behaviour and that of others.
• They create space to rewire one’s thinking.
• They help regain control, direction and confidence in one’s life.
• They help with problem solving and decision making.
• They help one to learn team work to develop competence in other life skills.

• It will enable one to:

  • Find time “source of humanity” to be in tune with self (body, mind and spirit).
  • Find time to reflect on one’s aspects on life dimensions (who, what, when, why and how).
  • Find time to do introspection and find different perspectives, meaning and one’s purpose in life.
  • Gain awareness, insight and integrate one’s life experience.
  • Deal with underlying unresolved issues.
  • Find a healthy perspective of things and enhance tolerance and promote acceptance of diversity and differences.
  • Understand one’s identity and personality better (thoughts, feelings, and attitude).
  • Define who they really are (abilities, gifts, talents, skills and preferences).
  • Develop effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Obtain constructive feedback about one’s behaviour and how it impacts on their life and environment.
  • Develop competence in other life skills (e.g. stress, conflict management as well as assertiveness).
  • Regain control, direction and confidence in one’s life.
  • It helps improve social interaction and sense of belonging.
  • Enable one to discuss issues with others in a more open and relaxed manner.
  • Learn teamwork skills and relate with others on a deeper level than we do in everyday life.
  • Empower people to access inner resources for self-care and development.
  • Provide space to discharge negative energies.
  • Look at challenging situations differently and finding a way around them.