Mother-Father-Child Psychiatric Clinic
Here I am human; here I am allowed to be so.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Contents
Initial Situation
The Challenge of Parenting
Despite all the support available, parents are still under a particularly heavy strain.
Even before the pandemic, being a parent – or a mum or dad – was challenging and demanding.
Many parents face exceptional pressures, not only as parents but also due to other family and work-related demands.
On the one hand, more complex family structures and digitalisation are making parenting more difficult; on the other hand, parents are placing ever-higher demands on themselves, which often lead to them breaking down.
Everyday family life – particularly for single parents – becomes a real test of endurance: work and school, leisure activities, spending time with your child, time with your own friends and time for yourself – it’s all a matter of juggling everything.
Consequences
Significance for Mental Health
From a therapeutic perspective, this poses a particular risk to their mental health, as such multiple stresses very often lead to mental illness, known as mental disorders.
Constant stress experienced by a parent can then lead to low mood, depression or even burnout.
4.4 per cent of parents with children aged three or under show signs of psychological distress (source).
The risk of developing such a mental health condition is higher amongst single mothers and fathers, as well as in cases of unplanned pregnancy, poverty and relationship conflicts.
However, it is not only the mental health of the parents or the parent that is at risk; your child’s mental health is also likely to suffer. This is because mental health conditions in the parents or the parent can also affect the parent-child relationship or even jeopardise the child’s mental health.
At our clinic, we take the family system in which you live into account to a great extent throughout your treatment, so that you can practise making changes whilst you are here. This contributes to a sustainable recovery overall, even beyond your stay at the clinic.
Here, in a scenic, hilltop setting and within the friendly, family-like atmosphere of a small clinic, you will receive intensive treatment from your designated doctor and your psychotherapist. You will receive daily medical rounds and up to three one-to-one psychotherapy sessions per week, as well as a treatment plan tailored specifically to your individual needs. Meanwhile, your children will be well looked after in the ‘Rasselbande’, the ‘Waldwichteln’ or the ‘Marienkäfern’!
Of course, we also make sure that you and your child feel at ease whilst surrounded by our team of doctors, nurses and primary therapists.
From child-friendly rooms, to the option of having beds arranged to suit individual needs, and an excellent restaurant where children’s favourite dishes are happily catered for, right through to responsible, empathetic and caring staff who are always ready to listen to your wishes and needs – at the Verus Mother/Father and Child Clinic, everything is designed to help you and your child regain a harmonious family life.
Childcare
For our younger guests
As an acute psychosomatic clinic for mothers and fathers accompanied by children aged 0–8, childcare forms the basis of your treatment and recovery.
Our childcare staff will look after you and your child throughout your stay and help you settle in and look after your child.
Whether indoors or outdoors: playing, running about, doing crafts and having lots of fun with new friends – that’s what the ideal day looks like for your child at the childcare centre.
It is particularly important to us to provide the children with an atmosphere in which they feel accepted and at ease. This sense of emotional security and safety is essential both for you as parents and for your children, so that you can all fully embrace your stay with us.
Our treatment methods
How We Can Treat You and Help You
Diagnostic procedures at the Verus Clinic therefore include a detailed initial medical history, selected psychological tests and the latest neuropsychological assessment methods.
Art Therapy
Treatment methods About the Treatment As a further means of facilitating access to inner psychological processes, art therapy has been successfully integrated into our therapeutic
Group Psychotherapy
Treatment methods About the Treatment Through dialogue with other group participants and by witnessing the inner psychological challenges each individual faces, you will realise that
Individual Psychotherapy
Treatment methods About the Treatment The aim of the one-to-one sessions is to bring about a change in these circumstances through helpful coping strategies, resource-based
Relaxation Treatment
Treatment methods About the Treatment Yoga, qigong and forest bathing bring peace and harmony to body, mind and soul. Relaxation helps you to become more
Trauma Therapy
Treatment methods About the Treatment Trauma arises when our physical and/or psychological integrity is violated and the person affected is left feeling helpless, at the
Clinic for Mums and Dads with their Children
The House
The Verus Clinic opened in January 2018 in Todtmoos Lehen, a health resort renowned for its therapeutic climate – situated in one of Germany’s most scenic areas, in the southern Black Forest.
The clinic’s manageable size, with 25 patient beds, provides the necessary space and a sense of security during a stay.
This will help you and your child to settle in quickly and fully engage with the therapy process. Not least because of this, we are able to create a homely atmosphere that promotes both recovery and good health.
In addition, the hotel offers guests the chance to use its own swimming pool and sauna area. There is also a large outdoor area with a playground for you and your children.
You can use the Wi-Fi, telephone and TV at any time, free of charge.
Todtmoos
Todtmoos, a Health Resort in the Black Forest
Todtmoos is situated in the south of the Upper Black Forest, in the upper Wehra Valley. The municipal area comprises 13 districts and extends across an altitude range of 700 m to 1,263 m above sea level.
Take the first step.
Free initial telephone consultation
(Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00)
Telephone helpline: +49 7674 9209 180 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00)
Or leave your contact details – we’ll get in touch with you!
Together, we will work out how we can help you as quickly and effectively as possible.
Eligible for civil-service health allowance (Beihilfe)?
Co-payment for those eligible for civil-service health allowance (Beihilfe) under the PEPP scheme: €35.00 per day
