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The rivers criss-cross through
the farm, nuturing a rich variety of flora. The undisturbed wilderness
attracts a wide variety of bird species and you will have the oppertunity
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Message from the Founder |
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Okonguarri is the realisation of a life-long dream. As a scholar of
psychotherapy in the 70’s and 80’s, I was intrigued by the writings of
R.D Laing who promoted the idea of non-institutionalised treatment for
mental health.
My psychological training with challenged individuals
and experience as a lecturer at tertiary level gave birth to the idea
of establishing a therapeutic community free of traditional
restrictions.
Traditionally, mental health institutions are overburdened with too
many patients, resulting in a situation where staff can no longer cope.
Individual care, personalized treatment and one-on-one attention
are neglected.
The obvious solution to this was a unique and smaller, patient-friendly
therapeutic environment, adaptable to the specific treatment needs of
every individual.
My first encounter with Namibia and its incredible diversity, wide open
spaces and unspoilt nature, came in 1984. As an avid nature lover and a
firm believer in the healing properties of a natural environment,
Okonguarri not only captured my adventurous spirit but also provided
the ideal setting I had imagined my guests would benefit from, a space
where they would be free to unwind from the stresses of normal life.
Needless to say, many hurdles have been overcome since the seeds of
what is now Okonguarri were planted. Officially opened in 1997, we have
grown and become respected in our quest to fill a specialised niche in
psychotherapeutic care and rejuvenation.
I sincerely believe in the all-embracing experience of Okonguarri – the
purity of nature and the nurturing care at Okonguarri have an
incredible power to assist you or someone you care for to learn to deal
with life and come out stronger than before.
Herman Raath |
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The Setting |
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Okonguarri was established in 1996 and caters for patients from the region and all corners of the globe.
Tucked
away on a spectacular 5000 hectare area of pristine wilderness, our
guests are treated to the beauty and purity of Africa in all its
splendour.
Okonguarri’s mystique is further enhanced by the
magnificent rock formations unique to this corner of the world. With
diverse free-roaming wildlife such as kudu, giraffe, eland and oryx,
right through to mountain zebra and the elusive leopard, guests will
certainly not be disappointed in the abundance of Namibia. Apart from
the game, Okonguarri is also a bird-lover’s paradise with an incredible
variety of birds, including the rare Ruppel’s parrot.
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Psychotherapeutic Centre |
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An environment free from outer disturbance lies at the heart of
Okonguarri’s vision of psychotherapy. Ultimate growth can only be
achieved through a balanced exposure to psychotherapeutic treatment
within the tranquility of a natural environment. We personalise
treatment sessions which also includes group therapy sessions according
to the philosophy of Irwin Yalom.
Amongst others, the Okonguarri
method of treatment has been particularly successful in treating
depressive disorders, anxiety-related disorders, personality
dysfunctions (psychosis), stress management, somatoform disorders,
substance-related disorders, and childhood-related disorders.
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Map
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Okonguarri Psychotherapeutic Centre is situated south-east
of Outjo, and is a four and a
half hour leisurely drive from Windhoek. Courtesy transport is available
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Otjiwarongo to the Centre. . |
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