Hamper reward acknowledges that rehab is no picnic
“The January winner’s hamper was filled with crisps, chocolate and biscuits."
A monthly incentive scheme at the Wedge Gardens Treatment Centre is helping those undergoing rehabilitation to stay the course.
The Rand Aid Association centre was given a wicker picnic basket as a donation and this is now the ‘floating trophy’ is awarded each month to the resident who best complies with their treatment programme.
“We fill the basket with goodies to suit the winner’s needs, be it picnic-type treats or even essentials,” said Wedge Gardens’ manager, Ms Adél Grobbelaar.
She said the ‘Patient of the Month’ must have attended all individual therapy sessions and worked hard in therapy.
“They must have attended all lectures and group meetings, all fellowship meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. They must have also worked hard on their chores and gone above the call of duty,” said Ms Grobbelaar.
“The January winner’s hamper was filled with crisps, chocolate and biscuits. Although he cannot be named because of confidentiality issues, he has earned the nickname ‘Mr Recovery’ from fellow residents,” said Ms Grobbelaar.
