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The Paradigm Process of Addiction Treatment model developed by Mark L Lockwood BA(hons(psy) is a highly specialised, world renowned, state of the art recovery model run by our team of professionals since 2012 at the Center for Healing in South Africa DESIGN YOUR OWN SPECIALISED PRIVATE RECOVERY EXPERIENCE WITH A TEAM OF PSYCHOLOGY & SPIRITUALITY PROFESSIONALS SINCE 2012
ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Pathways luxury rehab centre, Rehab for the Soul, changed the way addiction treatment centre programs ran in South Africa by providing super-modern alternatives. The successful centre and its many recovery products used internationally soon became world renowned and evolved several years ago into offering the Paradigm Process Addiction Treatment programs that offer 10 pathways to recovery by directly and relentlessly focusing on the personality rather than the addiction! We do no work on substance abuse at all and are now reaping unique results in our field that are taking names! REHABILITATION FOR THE SOUL
The centre’s team developed alternative addiction treatment programs that have helped thousands of people from all over the world recover since 2012. 87% of people with issues of addiction, emotional issues and psychological disorders will never seek out treatment or go a main stream route of attending drug rehab centres which is som**hing the team wanted to change. Everyone should have some sort of access to help for depression, broad ranging ‘addictions’, anxiety and burnout in the manner they are willing to accept that help. We work professionally and privately on trauma, emotional wounds, psychological issues and help people find holistic, long term healing from whatever they are stuck with. Main stream drug rehab centres’s success rate is a dismal 5-20 percent and this is why we offer our highly advanced alternative, developed by Mark L Lockwood (BA)(hons)(psy) that has achieved world-wide acclaim over the last decade and a bit! Everyone is different and the rehab, AA, addict-labeled system simply doesn’t work for most people who don’t want to be forced into a dated, punitive program. Design your own program with our team that suits your individual needs and goals for recovery and healing and get to transform your life once and for all. OUR FORMULA FOR RECOVERY SUCCESS IS THOROUGHLY TESTED AND RESEARCHED AND KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD AS THE VERY BEST AVAILABLE
Clients are treated as unique individuals and are not subjected to any punitive restrictions while doing our world-class therapeutic wellness program. Absolutely everything is designed individually so that we stay connected to our clients and keep personal healing and the transformation journey first place. Not everyone wants or needs clinical treatment but they need and crave ultimate recovery, direction, connection and passionate purpose in their lives. If this is you, then you have found your connection, your home away from home and the turning point in your life you may have been waiting for all your life. Our team is made up of Mark, two exceptional psychologists, our very experienced specialist psychiatric doctor and a team of consultant specialist psychiatrists, chiropractors, mindfulness and wellness teacher s etc . Just transformational healing and recovery at the highest international levels. REHABILITATION FOR THE SOUL
The centre’s team developed alternative addiction treatment programs that have helped thousands of people from all over the world recover since 2012. 87% of people with issues of addiction, emotional issues and psychological disorders will never seek out treatment or go a main stream route of attending drug rehab centres which is som**hing the team wanted to change. BEYOND THE EVOLUTION OF LUXURY REHAB
No Pressure. Just profound personal transformation. Pathways is one of the only Addiction Treatment Program’s in the country where you can still be yourself, finding yourself, in a comfortable and homely setting, far from clinical, medical or rehab settings. We have many products available for our guests to nsure individualised care for the personality, emotions and the soul. Welcome to the next level of your transformation. Improve my mental mindset and my emotional well-being. Maximize my health and recovery
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The future of the New Era of Addiction Treatment programs is bright, collaborative, and intelligent. By building on a foundation of evidence-based care, embracing a modern paradigm of a full continuum of support, and integrating breakthrough technologies, we are creating more pathways to success than ever before.
employs diverse models, generally categorized into medical, psychological/behavioral, and sociocultural approaches, often integrated within a biopsychosocial framework for holistic care.
The landscape of addiction treatment is evolving from a rigid model to a personalized, integrated approach that incorporates traditional therapies with modern innovations. Key strategies include Medication-Assisted Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Telehealth. This new paradigm emphasizes...
05/11/2025
For decades, the narrative around addiction has largely been one of pathology, disease, and behavioral correction. While important strides have been made, a truly transformative approach often feels elusive. Enter The 10-Step Paradigm Process for Addiction Treatment, developed by Mark L. Lockwood of the Depression and Wellness Center. This innovative framework isn't just a new m**hod; it's a fundamental redefinition of addiction itself, viewing it not as a curse, but as a profound opportunity for inner transformation and the unveiling of one's authentic, "Sacred Self."
Redefining Addiction: From Disease to a Process of Suffering and Transformation
The Paradigm Process challenges the conventional understanding of addiction as merely an external affliction. Instead, it posits that addiction and disease are internal processes, manifestations of deeper trauma and disconnection.
Addiction as a Process of Suffering: Lockwood emphasizes that addiction is often a consequence of being trapped in a wound caused by trauma, an attempt to solve a deep-seated life problem. It's not a fixed entity but a dynamic process that individuals can actively influence and transform.
Rooted in Trauma and Fear: This approach identifies fear, unfulfilled emotional needs, and the dominance of ego-driven behaviors as the true root causes. Addiction is seen as a normal, albeit destructive, response to an abnormal, toxic culture or situation.
The Shift from Personality to Sacred Self: The ultimate vision of the Paradigm Process is a "shift from Personality to Spiritual Reality." The long-term goal is to transcend the limiting identity formed by the personality and ego, to embody the boundless, authentic Sacred Self.
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05/11/2025
The Hard Truth & The New Horizon
This New Era of Addiction Treatment is long overdue. It's bad news for rehab centres making money off "one-size-fits-all" models that have become more like hotels than hospitals, offering better coffee than addiction therapy.
Dismal recovery rates from some traditional drug rehab centres run as low as 3% per annum, with relapse almost guaranteed for those who don't rigorously upkeep their treatment.
The good news? The doors have opened wide to a New Era that includes brain scans, holistic therapies, energy healing, and gold-old-fashioned depth psychology. Medical aids will have to radically catch up in how they pay for 'treatments' if they want any decent results for their clients. The bottomless pit of feeding 21-day programs is coming to an abrupt end. The results worldwide speak for themselves.
We need to look to a bold New Era of Addiction Treatment.
The Cutting Edge: Innovative & Emerging Approaches
New advancements are leveraging technology and a deeper understanding of neurobiology to personalize care even further:
Telehealth & Digital Therapeutics: Virtual platforms and FDA-approved apps (like reSET) provide accessible, 24/7 support.
Personalized Medicine & Genetic Testing: Helps clinicians tailor medications and dosages to an individual's unique biological makeup.
Brain Stimulation: Techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback help self-regulate brain function to reduce cravings.
Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy: Allows individuals to safely practice coping skills in simulated high-risk scenarios.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Clinical trials are exploring ketamine, psilocybin, and M**A to help process trauma and break destructive patterns.
Holistic & Integrative Therapies: Combines treatment with yoga, mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition to address the whole person.
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Beyond Behavior: Addiction as a Path to Spiritual Reality
The Paradigm Process fundamentally challenges how we view addiction. It's not just a surface-level issue but a manifestation of deeper trauma, unfulfilled needs, and the "masks" we wear – what Lockwood calls ego insurgents. These are survival mechanisms developed in response to fear and perceived lack.
Imagine addiction as a wound, a process of suffering rooted in past trauma. Instead of seeing it as a fixed disease, the Paradigm Process views it as a dynamic internal process that can be influenced and transformed by living differently. The ultimate goal? A profound shift from the limitations of the personality to the boundless potential of your Sacred Self.
This amazing framework, the “Skyscraper of Consciousness,” offers a modern, scientific and powerful metaphor for understanding the journey of addiction recovery.
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God first. Self second. The world after that.
27/10/2025
The 10 Pathways of the Paradigm Process Addiction Recovery Program: A Journey to Lasting Addiction Recovery
The Paradigm Process offers a profound and comprehensive framework for addiction treatment, seeing it as an inner transformation from a personality-driven existence to a spiritual reality. It moves beyond superficial solutions to address the root causes of addiction, often found in fear, unfulfilled needs, and ego-driven behaviours.
How the 10-Step Paradigm Process Benefits Addiction Treatment
Shifting from Fear to Love
The core principle of the Paradigm Process is a paradigm shift from fear and the unconscious to love consciousness. Addiction is identified as a manifestation of fear and unfulfilled emotional needs. The process teaches individuals that “fear is based on nothing” and can “only be surrendered.” By cultivating love, described as the “most powerful and pervasive force in the universe,” fear and its associated cravings begin to dissolve. As the saying goes, “Perfect love casts out all fear.”
Addressing the Personality and Ego Insurgents
Addiction is directly linked to the “personality” or “masks” people create to protect themselves. These masks, referred to as “ego insurgents” like “The Controller,” “The Perfectionist,” and “The Neurotic,” serve survival behavior but ultimately hinder growth and cause suffering.
The Paradigm Process aims to “de-mask” these personalities and “dissolve ego insurgents,” leading to the healing of “personality disorders” and liberating individuals from what once held them back. The removal of the mask is crucial for true transformation.
Focusing on Self-Regulation and Contemplative Intelligence (CQ)
The Paradigm Process emphasizes that self-regulation consistently demonstrates superior outcomes compared to external medication. Self-regulation includes the ability to “manage one’s own emotions and behaviors,” a skill often lacking in those struggling with addiction.
Contemplative Intelligence (CQ) is described as applying our “highest intellectual faculties” to change brain chemistry and rise above the “limitations of the limbic system (survival instincts)” to the prefrontal cortex, where true potential lies. It helps individuals to “think about their thinking with meta-cognition” and “dissolve false beliefs that cause pain and suffering,” essential for overcoming addictive behavior patterns and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
The 10 Pathways Back to the Sacred Self
Each of the 10 Pathways directly addresses underlying issues associated with addiction:
The 10 step Paradigm Program for addiction treatment
Pathway #1: Letting go of The Controller / Recovering a Sense of Self-Love Addiction can be a way to maintain an illusion of control or manage fears and feelings of powerlessness. This pathway helps individuals cultivate self-worth and reduce dependence on external factors.
Pathway #2: Letting go of The Perfectionist / Recovering a Sense of Gratitude Perfectionism, driven by a fear of failure, can lead to procrastination, self-criticism, and dissatisfaction common in addictive patterns. Gratitude, its opposite, shifts focus to what is good, promoting inner peace.
Pathway #3: Letting go of The Neurotic / Recovering a Sense of Surrender Neurotic behavior, including overthinking, anxiety, worry, and obsessive thoughts and actions, is common in addicts. This pathway guides individuals to surrender to the flow of life and accept uncertainty, letting go of the urge to control.
Pathway #4: Letting go of The Codependent / Recovering a Sense of Connection Codependency is specifically linked to addictions in “Double Winners.” This pathway enables individuals to set healthy boundaries and cultivate self-love, leading to authentic, healthy connections.
Pathway #5: Letting go of The Eccentric / Recovering a Sense of Certainty Characterized by a deep fear of indifference and rejection, this ego insurgent leads to social isolation and avoidance. This pathway helps individuals embrace uncertainty and develop unwavering trust in life.
Pathway #6: Letting go of The Victim / Recovering a Sense of Resilience A victim mentality, a “deeply ingrained belief of helplessness,” hinders the ability to make changes. This pathway helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and cultivate resilience to rise above adversity.
Pathway #7: Letting go of The Actor / Recovering a Sense of Presence This pathway helps individuals let go of the need to “wear masks” and “put on a show” to meet external expectations. It leads to authentic self-expression and deeper connection with the present moment.
Pathway #8: Letting go of The Pleaser / Recovering a Sense of Self-Regulation Driven by the need for external approval, the “Pleaser” can lead to burnout and suppression of one’s needs. Recovering self-regulation is crucial for breaking impulsive reactions and making healthy decisions.
Pathway #9: Letting go of The Judge / Recovering a Sense of Wisdom This pathway helps overcome the “relentless internal critic” and the tendency to judge oneself or others. Wisdom offers insight, self-awareness, and humility, leading to deeper self-acceptance and liberation.
Pathway #10: Letting go of The Anxious / Recovering a Sense of Courage Anxiety, often accompanying addiction, is characterized by hyper-vigilance and avoidance. This pathway fosters courage—the “unwavering willingness to act and move forward despite fear”—empowering individuals to confront addiction and embrace freedom.
Ultimately, the Paradigm Process aims to help individuals “unveil their authentic self” and “return to their roots of purpose, creativity, and fulfillment.” By doing this profound inner work, the “unspeakable power” addiction holds is “softened and dissolved,” transforming individuals from “powerless victims to empowered creators of their own lives.”
This approach focuses on shifting from a survival-based mindset to one where we truly thrive, undoing the belief that “you are a separate self, a personality that needs to improve to be worthy.”
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We all have the ability to heal addictions and whatever holds us back. All personality disorders and dis-ease including depression and anxiety related issues can be healed and then transformed when we become aware of the blocks created by our personalities and then the 10 Pathways beyond the persona that take us back to our Sacred Selves.
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Experience far more than just rehab. Evaluate your life, achieve true balance and shape your destiny. Private, luxury or luxury executive accommodation is available to help treat people with burn-out, depression, all addictions, stress release, body weight and health re-balancing. Call us for more tailor made information about how we can help you #recovery #healingcentre. No regular wellness or rehab experience. This is som**hing very unique, different and person centered. Enjoy recovery without loosing the freedom to make all your own healthy choices in treatment. Make your life a masterpeice. Don’t settle for a recovery experience any less than this. Take radical action, no matter what you are dealing with, and come heal with us! A completely alternative Individualized Drug Addiction Rehab Centre experience.
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TO CREATE A SPACE FOR PERSONAL INSPIRATION, GROWTH AND LIFE TRANSFORMATION
Most of our work is done by referral. The Pathways Addiction Treatment Program is run by Center for Healing and Life Transformation in the majesty that is Plettenberg Bay. Our counsellors are registered addiction specialists, with years of professional experience. We offer an intensive programme that is time honoured but allow our clients the freedom to grow in an environment that suits their particular lifestyle needs. Our homely accommodation is situated 5 minutes from the beach, and has private rooms, and plenty of space to work, create and thrive. Our brand has been built through one successful relationship after another with clients that have come to our drug rehab centres to end a life of chaos, obsession and low quality living.
Our experienced and highly recognized Center for Healing and Life Transformation team is where everyone turns to when a long term, life changing experience in recovery becomes a must! Our treatment team is uniquely dynamic, well educated and registered and highly experienced. Pathways provide the very best personalized and affordable in-patient drug addiction, depression and alcohol treatment. Our expert medical team of carers, nurses and registered therapists is led by a team of consultant psychiatrists and addiction professionals who provide a full range of addiction treatment options for our clients. We treat alcoholism and all drug addictions as an illness and promote abstinence as essential for long-lasting recovery. Our aim is to help patients recover through an intensive, personalized programme that combines medical treatment and therapy, 12 Step and other unique complementary therapies.
Pathways go well beyond the norm and offer intensive multiple sessions with registered therapists, groups and recovery processes each week. Emotional work is the core of our person centered approach to our data driven recovery programme.
Pathways are very well known for work on addictions and particularly the emotional aspects of the disease. We uniquely do more than just treat the presenting addiction. We bring deep emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual aspects into the process, leaving no stone unturned.
Our Center for Healing and Life Transformation team specialize in treating all drug and alcohol addictions. Furthermore, we also treat depression, dual diagnosis, self-harm, eating disorders and gambling. The intensive drug addiction rehab programmes we present are also designed for recovery through s*x and love addiction, smoking cessation, prescription drugs, co***ne, he**in, ma*****na and m**h. If it is a life changing wellness and addiction recovery programme you seek, look no further!
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