Therapy Programs for Youth at the Johannesburg Children’s Home

A veteran of the Johannesburg residential property and construction market, Laurence Grigorov serves as the Executive Director of Laurence Martin Developments. Outside of work, Mr. Grigorov remains devoted to giving back to the community. One of the charities that he regularly supports is the Johannesburg Children’s Home, which provides shelter and other services for children who have suffered abuse. Because these children have all experienced trauma, the organization builds therapy into the core of its services to help them achieve a sense of wholeness.

Through therapy, the organization aims to improve each child’s ability to perform academically and make meaningful relationships with both peers and adults. Therapy takes place in one-on-one sessions to offer a completely safe environment where children can express themselves openly. A technique widely used is play therapy, as well as psychosocial counseling.

The Johannesburg Children’s Home employs a multidisciplinary team to handle its therapy services. The team includes a social workers, nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Much of the therapy focuses on improving self-care so that children build excellent skills that will serve them for years to come.