Optima RustenVrede

20/07/2026

New Neurodiversity Focus & Fellowship Group

Optima RustenVrede in partnership with Growing Oaks OT by Meyer and Nel Occupational Therapy , is starting a new online support group for neurodivergent adults.

Join us every Tuesday for:
🤍 Support and connection
🧠 Brain dumps to declutter your mind
💻 Body doubling to help you get things done
🌿 Practical strategies for everyday life

Every Tuesday | 17:00–18:30

For more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]

09/07/2026

We're excited to launch our Teen Online Mental Health Support Group!

Optima RustenVrede and Growing Oaks OT by Meyer and Nel Occupational Therapy is excited to introduce our new online Mental Health Support Group for patients discharged from Optima Rustenvrede Hospital.

Recovery doesn't end when you leave hospital. Having a supportive community and a space to continue practicing the skills you've learned can make all the difference.

Teen Mental Health Support Group
🗓️ Tuesdays
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM

This online group provides a safe, supportive space to stay connected, strengthen coping skills, integrate what you've learned into daily life, and continue your recovery journey alongside others who understand.

For more information or to register, please contact: 📧 [email protected]

09/07/2026

We're excited to launch our Adult Online Mental Health Support Groups!

Optima RustenVrede and Growing Oaks OT by Meyer and Nel Occupational Therapy is excited to introduce our new online Adult Mental Health Support Group for patients discharged from Optima Rustenvrede Hospital.

Recovery doesn't end when you leave hospital. Having a supportive community and a space to continue practicing the skills you've learned can make all the difference.

Adult Mental Health Support Group
🗓️ Mondays
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM

This online group provide a safe, supportive space to stay connected, strengthen coping skills, integrate what you've learned into daily life, and continue your recovery journey alongside others who understand.

For more information or to register, please contact: 📧 [email protected]

09/07/2026

We're excited to launch our Online Mental Health Support Groups!

Optima RustenVrede and Growing Oaks OT by Meyer and Nel Occupational Therapy is excited to introduce our new online Mental Health Support Groups for patients discharged from Optima Rustenvrede Hospital.

Recovery doesn't end when you leave hospital. Having a supportive community and a space to continue practicing the skills you've learned can make all the difference.

Adult Mental Health Support Group
🗓️ Mondays
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM

Teen Mental Health Support Group
🗓️ Tuesdays
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM

These online groups provide a safe, supportive space to stay connected, strengthen coping skills, integrate what you've learned into daily life, and continue your recovery journey alongside others who understand.

For more information or to register, please contact: 📧 [email protected]

12/05/2026

Happy Nurses' Day to all of our amazing colleagues that support us every day!

17/03/2026

Yesterday, 8 years ago we received our approval from the Department of Health to make our dream of a psychiatric hospital a reality. They approved the childrens and teens wards. What a journey it's been and we are thankful for those who have journeyed with us and for those who entrusted their welness journeys in our care.

22/02/2026

What we often label as difficult behaviour is frequently the flip side of a strength still learning how to regulate.

Intensity can signal passion.
Sensitivity can reflect deep awareness.
Stubbornness can point to strong autonomy.

When we work with children — rather than against them — we shift from control to curiosity. We ask:
What is this behaviour protecting?
What skill is still developing?
What support would help this strength emerge safely?

Children don’t need their traits extinguished.
They need guidance, scaffolding, and coping tools that help their strengths grow without overwhelming them.

When we nurture the gift and support the challenge, we raise children who feel understood — and who learn how to understand themselves. 🧡

02/02/2026

Your February reminder from the TWLOHA Calendar. 🌸

17/12/2025

Optima 2025.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

24/07/2025

A new "therapist" has joined our team. Say welcome to Jasper!