Behandlung von stressbedingten Erkrankungen

The Centre for Stress-Related Disorders specializes in the treatment of mental disorders related to stress processing disorders.

Stress processing disorders can result in various clinical pictures:

• Burnout, exhaustion or reactive depression, anxiety disorders
• Stress-related pain disorders
• Sleep disorders

Burnout and fatigue depression

At Sanatorium Kilchberg, we have developed, scientifically investigated and successfully established the SymBalance therapy concept for the treatment of burnout and fatigue depression.

Unlike conventional approaches, SymBalance distinguishes between three basic dimensions of burnout:

• objective dimension
• subjective dimension
• existential dimension

A prolonged imbalance between performance requirements and resources can lead to stressful consequences. The factors are usually to be found in the professional environment. However, they can also arise from excessive social or family demands. Depending on the individual characteristics, a focus can be identified on one of the three dimensions, which we take into account when planning therapy.

The intensive SymBalance program consists of individual and group psychotherapy, exercise, creative and regenerative activities.

SymBalance Burnout-Therapieprogramm
Broschüre Zentrum für stressbedingte Erkrankungen

Stress-related pain disorders

Stress factors are the cause of chronic pain conditions in around 60-70% of all patients. Often these stress factors already affect childhood and adolescence and trigger the first symptoms of a pain disorder. If this is not recognized, there are numerous visits to the doctor and attempts at treatment - without any noticeable improvement. As a result, the pain becomes chronic - and the disorder increasingly becomes a problem in its own right. This is particularly common with the following pain disorders:

• Fibromyalgia syndrome
• Bruxism/craniomandibular dysfunction
• Non-radicular back pain (in the cervical and lumbar spine)
• Tension headaches
• Somatoform pain disorders

The special program for psychosomatic pain disorders includes individual psychotherapy, interactional group psychotherapy, individually dosed sports and exercise therapy, relaxation techniques and interactive music therapy.

Broschüre Psychosomatik und Schmerzstörungen

Stressbedingte Schlafstörungen

Unser Angebot bei stressbedingten Schlafstörungen umfasst neben gründlicher Diagnostik und individualisierter medikamentöser Behandlung die psychiatrische und neurologische Einzelschlafberatung von Schlafstörungen. Die störungsorientierte psychotherapeutische Insomniebehandlung (Einzel- und Gruppenangebot) basiert auf den Grundlagen der kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie und den Methoden der Achtsamkeit. Wichtige Bausteine unseres therapeutischen Programms sind:

• Schlafhygienemassnahmen
• Bettzeitrestriktion
• Entspannungsverfahren
• Umlenken des Aufmerksamkeitsfokus
• Albtraumeinzeltherapie
• individualisierte chronotherapeutische Beratung und Behandlung
• Bruxismusbehandlung

Inpatient

Inpatient treatment for burnout and exhaustion depression

If the burnout is advanced and outpatient treatment is not sufficient, we recommend an inpatient stay with an intensive, tailor-made psychotherapy program combined with regeneration offers. Depending on the severity of the clinical picture, we support the treatment with medication and biological therapies.

We put together the therapy program together with the patient. Our in-house internal medicine service is responsible for somatic care and clarification. A balanced nutritional program including nutritional advice supports physical regeneration.

For patients with general health insurance, the Seeblick ward is a special ward for burnout/exhaustion depression.

The therapy program includes:

• Medical treatment by the senior physician
• Individual psychotherapy twice a week
• Social counseling
• Group programs in the areas of stress management, healthy communication, emotional competence, philosophy, mindfulness (MBSR), sleep and relaxation
• Specialist therapeutic basic program in a group setting with physiotherapy and exercise therapy, yoga, Nordic walking, progressive relaxation, acupuncture, occupational therapy, art therapy or music therapy

Our comfortably furnished single and double rooms are equipped with bath and shower and have WLAN. We offer self-service breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also offer fresh fruit, mineral water, tea and coffee every day. All rooms and common areas offer a view of Lake Zurich.

We treat patients with supplementary insurance on the Belvedere private ward.

The range of therapies on offer includes:

• Medical treatment by the head physician and the deputy head physician
• Intensive individual psychotherapy 3 times a week
• Group programs in the areas of stress management, healthy communication, emotional competence, philosophy, mindfulness (MBSR), sleep and relaxation
• Basic specialist therapy program in a group setting with physiotherapy and exercise therapy, yoga, Nordic walking, progressive relaxation, acupuncture, occupational therapy, art therapy or music therapy

In addition to the basic specialist therapeutic program, we also offer:

• Physiotherapy and movement therapy in an individual setting
• Creative therapy and music therapy in an individual setting
• Medical massage
• Shiatsu and Qigong
• Biofeedback procedures

In addition to the clinic's own therapy program, our patients can take part in professionally supervised training at Holmes Place in Oberrieden and use the indoor swimming pool in Kilchberg.

The Belvedere private ward offers comfortably furnished single rooms with bath and shower, TV, WLAN, safe and minibar. In addition to a pleasant atmosphere in a dignified hotel style and a panoramic terrace with a fantastic view over Lake Zurich, the Belvedere ward has its own wellness area with sauna and steam bath. Distinctive hospitality and excellent hotel service provide the ideal setting for relaxation and regeneration.

The individually tailored gastronomic offer combines enjoyment and nutritional principles in a balanced way. This includes à la carte menus and snacks with a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

Registration

Registration can be made by the attending doctor or therapist, but also by patients or their relatives on 044 716 40 46 or symbalance@sanatorium-kilchberg.ch.

The Belvedere ward is available to patients with private and semi-private insurance, as well as patients with general insurance who pay an additional daily flat rate.

Inpatient treatment of psychosomatic pain disorders

The tailor-made special program for stress-related pain disorders has been scientifically evaluated for its effectiveness.

For patients with general health insurance, there is a special offer for psychosomatic pain therapy on psychotherapy ward A3.

The therapy offer includes:

• Medical treatment by the senior physician
• Individual psychotherapy twice a week
• Interactional group therapy 2x per week
• Interactional music therapy once a week
• Sports and exercise therapy build-up program for pain disorders 3x per week
• Relaxation and mindfulness programs
• Social counseling
• Further group programs or specialist therapies according to individual planning

Our comfortably furnished single and double rooms are equipped with bath and shower and have WLAN. We offer self-service breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also offer fresh fruit, mineral water, tea and coffee every day. All rooms and common areas offer a view of Lake Zurich.

Patients with supplementary insurance and psychosomatic pain disorders are treated on Private Ward E.

The range of therapies on offer includes:

• Medical treatment by the deputy head physician
• Intensive individual psychotherapy 3 times a week
• Interactional group therapy 2x per week
• Interactional music therapy 1x per week
• Sports and exercise therapy build-up program for pain disorders 3x per week
• Relaxation and mindfulness programs
• Social counseling
• Further group programs and specialist therapies according to individual planning

Supplementary to the basic specialist therapy program:

• Physiotherapy and movement therapy in an individual setting
• Creative therapy and music therapy in an individual setting
• Biofeedback procedures

In addition to the clinic's own therapy program, our patients can use the indoor swimming pool in Kilchberg.

The private ward offers comfortably furnished single rooms with bath and shower, TV, WLAN, safe and minibar and a beautifully landscaped garden within the ward.

The individually designed gastronomic offer combines pleasure and nutritional principles in a balanced way. This includes à la carte menus and snacks with a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

The private ward is available to patients with private and semi-private insurance, as well as to patients with general insurance who pay an additional daily flat rate.

To registration / telephone triage

Inpatient treatment for chronic sleep disorders

The special program for the inpatient treatment of insomnia is designed to last four weeks. It is available to patients with both general and supplementary insurance.

The therapy program includes:

• Twice-weekly psychotherapy in an individual setting
• Group therapy sleep and recovery, which provides basic information on sleep regulation, the connection between stress and sleep disorders, causes of chronicity, medication treatment options as well as measures and behavioral rules for improved sleep
• Individual adjustments and shortening of lying time as part of the so-called bedtime restriction. These improve the efficiency of sleep and can increase sleep pressure and make it easier to fall asleep
• The targeted use of relaxation techniques (biofeedback, breathing exercises, progressive relaxation, mindfulness) to reduce the vegetative and muscular tension that impairs sleep
• Light/dark therapy, which has a positive influence on the sleep-wake rhythm
• Stress management skills training, in which the basics of stress management are taught and the various levels of stress response and the factors that trigger and exacerbate stress are addressed
• Emotional competence training (TEK)
• Art and movement therapy
• Social counseling

Registration / telephone triage

Flyer Chronische Insomnie

Outpatient

For the outpatient treatment of stress-related disorders, we offer special consultation hours with various therapy options. The choice of treatment modules, their frequency and the duration of treatment are tailored to the patient's needs following a preliminary consultation.

The outpatient services include a detailed diagnostic assessment as well as individual medical and psychotherapeutic treatment. Individual therapy can be supplemented by group therapy. Our social counseling service offers professional support with questions about work, legal and financial issues.

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Spezialsprechstunde für stressbedingte Erkrankungen
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