The Day Clinic

The Day Clinic The Day Clinic works with you to provide support and teach you skills to manage overwhelming feelings, anxiety, and address unhelpful coping strategies.

What are the services we offer?At The Day Clinic, we help adolescents and young adults develop the tools they need to re...
25/04/2026

What are the services we offer?

At The Day Clinic, we help adolescents and young adults develop the tools they need to regulate emotions and move forward with greater stability and resilience.

Our structured day hospital programme combines DBT skills, multidisciplinary care, and a supportive environment to help adolescents begin understanding and managing their emotional experiences.

We have a 12-18yrs group and separate service for adults +18yrs.
👉See our website for further info and contact details.

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

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👉If your emotions feel overwhelming, read this. Strong emotions can sometimes feel like they take over — making it hard ...
19/04/2026

👉If your emotions feel overwhelming, read this.

Strong emotions can sometimes feel like they take over — making it hard to think clearly, make decisions, or respond in ways that feel helpful.

The truth is, emotions themselves aren’t the problem.
Often the difficulty lies in not yet having the skills to manage them effectively.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical tools that can help you:

🍃 Understand what you’re feeling
🍃Slow down emotional reactions
🍃Respond instead of react
🍃Build healthier relationships
🍃Navigate difficult situations with more confidence

Learning these skills can make overwhelming moments feel more manageable.

At The Day Clinic, we help adolescents develop the tools they need to regulate emotions and move forward with greater stability and resilience.

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

12/04/2026

Practical DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation

Two useful concepts often introduced in DBT are the Bicycle Metaphor and Countdown to Calm.

The Bicycle Metaphor illustrates how emotional understanding and rational thinking work together to create balance. When both are integrated, individuals are better able to navigate difficult situations and respond effectively.

Countdown to Calm is a grounding technique that helps slow emotional escalation by guiding attention back to the present moment, allowing the nervous system to settle and clearer thinking to return.

These practical tools form part of the DBT skills approach used at The Day Clinic.

📘 Our DBT Training Manual for Practitioners is now available for purchase through The Day Clinic.
For enquiries or orders please email smartdepartment25@gmail.com

Feedback like this reminds us how powerful it can be when young people are given the right tools and a supportive enviro...
07/04/2026

Feedback like this reminds us how powerful it can be when young people are given the right tools and a supportive environment.

At The Day Clinic, our programme focuses on practical DBT skills, structured support, and a multidisciplinary approach that helps adolescents begin to understand and regulate their emotions.

Sometimes the first step is simply showing up — and discovering that change is possible. 🌿

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

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How will DBT help me?Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps individuals develop practical skills for managing emotion...
24/03/2026

How will DBT help me?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps individuals develop practical skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and navigating life’s challenges more effectively.

Through DBT, people learn to:
• Accept that life can sometimes feel difficult
• Better manage intense emotions
• Make meaningful changes
• Improve relationships with others
• Understand their internal and external experiences
• Build a life worth living, even when challenges arise

A helpful way to think about DBT is through three key elements:

Validation – Your experiences and emotions are taken seriously and understood without judgment.

Skills – You learn practical tools for calming the body, managing distress, and communicating effectively.

Moving Forward – You begin making choices that support healthier relationships and emotional wellbeing.

The next step is learning how to manage emotions both internally and in your interactions with others.

📍 The Day Clinic | Saxonwold, Johannesburg

The Day Clinic offers a structured psychiatric day hospital programme for adolescents aged 12 –18 who are experiencing e...
19/03/2026

The Day Clinic offers a structured psychiatric day hospital programme for adolescents aged 12 –18 who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or difficulty functioning in daily life.

Our approach combines Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide integrated, evidence-based care.

Patients attend a weekday programme that includes individual sessions, group work, and practical skills development within a supportive and contained environment.

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

“I thoroughly enjoyed the multi-pronged approach to this programme. There is a keen attention to detail and very special...
14/03/2026

“I thoroughly enjoyed the multi-pronged approach to this programme. There is a keen attention to detail and very specialised information explained slowly and comprehensively. The specialists are kind with a non-judgmental approach to mental health and wellness.”

Feedback like this speaks to the heart of what we aim to create at The Day Clinic.

Our programme brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists, combining evidence-based approaches such as DBT with integrated therapeutic support. The goal is to provide a structured, compassionate environment where individuals feel understood, supported, and equipped with practical skills for lasting change.

We are grateful to be part of journeys like these. 🌿

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

📘 DBT for Practitioners – Part IIJoin Dr Ella Brent for this CPD workshop designed for professionals looking to deepen t...
09/03/2026

📘 DBT for Practitioners – Part II

Join Dr Ella Brent for this CPD workshop designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding and application of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

🗓 Date: 13 March 2026
⏰ Time: 08:30 – 15:30
📍 Venue: Vista Clinic

CPD Accreditation:
✔ HPCSA: 6 General CEU’s
✔ SACSSP: 2.5 CPD Points

This workshop builds on DBT principles and practical application for clinicians working with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation.

⚠️ As stipulated by the HPCSA, this workshop is not accredited for Psychometrists and Registered Counsellors.

08/03/2026

DBT Manual for Working with Kids

Developed by experienced DBT practitioners, this practical manual is designed to support professionals working with children who are learning to understand and regulate their emotions.

The manual provides structured guidance and practical tools for applying Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills with younger clients — helping them build emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier coping strategies.

Ideal for:
🧠 Psychologists
👩‍⚕️ Mental health practitioners
🏫 School counsellors and educators

📩 The manual is available for purchase through The Day Clinic.
For enquiries or orders, please email: smartdepartment25@gmail.com

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If your nervous system feels like it’s always in survival mode, you’re not alone.We help young people aged 12–18 learn e...
02/03/2026

If your nervous system feels like it’s always in survival mode, you’re not alone.
We help young people aged 12–18 learn emotional regulation in a warm, supportive setting.
📍 Johannesburg |

Feedback like this reflects what we aim to create every day at The Day Clinic — a space where young people feel heard, s...
26/02/2026

Feedback like this reflects what we aim to create every day at The Day Clinic — a space where young people feel heard, supported, and guided toward meaningful change.

Through structured DBT-based care and a multidisciplinary approach, we help teens and young adults build emotional stability, practical skills, and renewed hope for the future. 🌿

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
💬 Book a referral via the link in bio
🌐 www.thedayclinic.co.za

In DBT, learning to experience emotions — rather than avoid or suppress them — is a powerful step toward emotional regul...
23/02/2026

In DBT, learning to experience emotions — rather than avoid or suppress them — is a powerful step toward emotional regulation.

Experiencing emotion skills help you:
💚 Notice what you feel without judgment
🧠 Understand the message behind emotions
🌱 Stay present with difficult feelings safely
✨ Reduce impulsive reactions and build resilience

At The Day Clinic, these skills form part of our structured DBT programme, helping teens and young adults develop healthier relationships with their emotional world.

📘 Our DBT Training Manual is now available for purchase through The Day Clinic.
📩 Email smartdepartment25@gmail.com to inquire further.

📍 Saxonwold, Johannesburg
💬 Book a referral via the link in bio

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75 Oxford Road, Saxonwold
Johannesburg
2196

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+27103500350

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