"My time as a resident at Wunya, Lives Lived Well."

At the time of writing this, I had been a resident at Wunya for almost 12 weeks. I have used this time to begin my journey of recovery as a alcoholic and nicotine addict.

The benefits have truly been extraudinary. The program encompasses C.B.T therapy in an Holistic setting with an emphasis on Self-Care. Residents par take in the care of each other and themselves: Body, mind, social connections and Spiritual self. 

We have the opportunity to go walking in the mornings (in small groups), and have access to our own gym. Some residents freely take on gardening and caring for our surrounding natural environment. 

We have a morning check in group and a gratitude group in the afternoon. All have reasonable domestic duties to perform and can use this time for mindful meditation.

Group sessions are C.B.T based, challenging our thinking processes with positive affirmations. The staff are friendly and always ready to listen, encourage our journeys and help in practical, social spiritual contexts.

Each one of us has access to our own counselling staff at least once a week. This helps residents consolidate our internal and external journeys. My counsellor Janelle has been a rock and source of strength in this regard. I realise that the only person who can heal me is myself and with guidance this is what is happening.

In total I would highly recommend Wunya.