Karunasai Psycho Park

Karunasai psycho park De-Addiction and mental health research institute were started as a venture of a team of the psychotherapist for the families of alcoholic and mentally ill person. It has developed its own unique treatment method by refining and re- defining the conventional and lawful therapy methods. As a result rate of relapse is reduced in Kerala.
Methods used for Treatment :
* MBCT: Karunasai is the first De-Addiction centre in the state to use Mind Fullness Based Cognitive Therapy as a treatment method.
* Institutionalization : Karunasai has used the inmates' possibilities of institutional therapy by creating a serene and green environment with a dynamic system. This empowers the treatment and influences the lives of many.
* CBT: Cognitive Behavior Therapy is used as an effective measure to alleviate and cure many psychological problems of the alcoholics. Karunasai exercise its own refinements in the field of CBT
* Share Success : In this method successful families assemble every month and share their stories and experiences with the inmates. Family members of inmates present their artistic talents before the inmates.
* Task Therapy : In task therapy, we give simple takes to be done within a time limit such as fitting light fan etc, making tea, ironing clothes, connecting gas cylinder etc. It aims to the personality assessment of the inmate, and based on this suggestions are given to improve their personality and development.
* Art Therapy : In art therapy inmates are grouped into three and each group selects a theme on which they develop their ideas and creativity which includes drawings, poetry, articles, stories, personal experiences etc on every Friday. The goal of this therapy is to enhance physical, mental and emotional well being of an individual.
* Music Therapy : The music covers the atmosphere of the centre always in a mild volume which helps in repairing the psychological and emotional damage.
* Group Therapy : Psychologists divide inmates into small groups based on certain criteria’s. Group discussions, role play, documentaries etc are given in group therapy.
* Evening Assembly : Every evening, inmates present their own creative pieces through different ways. Celebrities participate and contribute their talents to these presentation sessions.