New Paradigm - Holistic Trauma and Depression Retreat.

02/02/2026

Here’s a quick takeaway from interview with Dr. Helene Laurent‑Oliver and Dirk J. Lambert:

* Dirk traced his path from tech into trauma work, first volunteering with U.S. veterans in Vietnam, then running intensive retreats for ~25 years. He developed a results-driven, holistic model after finding standard talk-therapy and medication too limited.
* The program is small and selective (many inquiries, only four places), built as a tightly structured 14-day “boot camp” with early mornings, daily one-to-ones, movement, breathwork/meditation, sauna/ice, and evening skills workshops—without peer processing to avoid emotional overload.
* Progress is tracked using Dirk’s measurement systems for emotional load; the last phase focuses on real-world reintegration so gains hold after discharge.
* He emphasizes honest confrontation when needed, by consent, to break resistance and speed change—paired with safety, routine, and lifestyle foundations like sleep, hydration, and daily exercise.
* Helene highlights the value of collaboration across modalities, therapist humility, and holistic basics; both agree intensity plus structure beats piecemeal care for many trauma cases.
* Sustainability matters: Dirk alternates inpatient blocks with lighter weeks and uses his own supervision to stay effective; long-term he wants to scale impact via training.

Here’s a quick takeaway from your conversation with Dr. Helene Laurent‑Oliver and Dirk Lambert:* Dirk traced his path from tech into trauma work, first volun...

01/02/2026

RETR (Rapid Emotional Trauma Relief) is our new remote EMDR web app for real-time online sessions, developed in-house by the Chiang Mai Trauma Institute in Thailand. You send a secure link, your client joins on any device, and you control bilateral stimulation from your screen. Switch between eye tracking, audio tones, or tapping cues, and adjust speed, duration, and patterns as you go. Move into resourcing with one click, track SUD/VOC, drop markers, and export a clean session summary. The interface keeps you present while the app handles timing and flow. Clients get clear visuals and adjustable audio per ear. It runs on low bandwidth, with end-to-end encryption, role-based access, minimal data storage, and an event log. Built-in protocols include Safe Place, Container, floatback, interweaves, and body scan closure. Demos and short pilots are open - tell me your practice size and needs, and I’ll set you up.

17/01/2026

Celebrating the 1,000th administered EMDR session today.

22/12/2025

A powerful moment as our December 2025 graduates complete their journey at New Paradigm! After two weeks of deep healing, transformation, and self-discovery, they take flightreleasing their "Wings of Fortune" lanterns into the sky, symbolizing letting go of the past and embracing a new future.

This is more than just the end of a program; it’s the beginning of a new life with clarity, strength, and purpose. We are beyond proud of each and every one of them for their courage, commitment, and resilience.

💛 Healing. Growth. Freedom. 💛

17/12/2025

Sunday reset at the elephant sanctuary.

We fed and walked beside the gentle giants.
No rush. Just soft steps and quiet smiles.
It was a break from the deep work—fresh air, open space, easy conversation.

Someone found the big wooden swing.
Soon everyone took a turn.
Laughter, a little fear, then lightness.
We came back calmer, closer, and ready for the week.

07/12/2025

Doors open again today.

Rooms aired. Yoga Mats rolled.
Intake packets ready. Intention board set.
Kitchen preps simple, nourishing meals.
Dojo quiet. Garden calm.

A small cohort of 4 arrives for 14 days of focused work.

EMDR/RETR. Breath. Movement. Yoga. Sauna. Meditation. Martial Arts. Trauma Therapy. Workshops, Ice Bath. Sleep. - REPEAT

One step at a time. Full attention.

We’re ready to welcome you.

02/12/2025

I clean the dropper bottle and set out the stock essences.
My client shares her story: shock, fear spikes, heavy lows, and a wish to feel steady again.
I choose 7 of the 38:

Star of Bethlehem for shock and old grief.
Walnut for protection during change.
Rock Rose for sudden panic.
Aspen for vague dread.
Gentian for setbacks and doubt.
Mustard for dark mood that rolls in uninvited.
Sweet Chestnut for the “end of the rope” nights.

Two drops of each into a glycerin-and-spring-water bottle.
I label it with her name and the date.

I explain the plan: 4 drops, 4× daily; during spikes, a few extra drops for an hour, then back to routine.
We talk results to watch for: steadier sleep, fewer panic surges, lighter mornings, more room to breathe.
She holds the bottle like a small promise.
We schedule a check-in in two weeks.

02/12/2025

Two workers arrive with bundles of fresh leaves.
They climb the frame of my outside office and therapy area.
Hands weave leaf to leaf, row by row.
The roof thickens. Shade grows.

Clients will sit here and breathe.
Wind in the leaves. Soft light on the floor.
A place to talk, to process, to rest.

Nature holds the walls while we do the work.

01/12/2025

Client Testimonial from Sean Cooper:

New Paradigm’s program successfully blends mindfulness practices with modern trauma modalities to create space for new growth and a new sense of hope. Some of the philosophies (waking early, observing silence for the majority of the day, restricted electronics access) may seem intense at first. After completing the program, I would not want it any other way and know it would not be as effective without them.

Dirk has a kind of mindful maverick quality to him that makes him a very effective therapist. While grounded in researched backed methods like meditation and EMDR, he diverges from the conventional strategies of talk therapy and seeks to dive into the root of the issue without wasting time with extraneous tangents. He will challenge you, sometimes directly, but never without compassion and your best interest at heart. I found this to be a refreshing approach compared to past experiences with traditional psychologists. After all, most of us have come to New Paradigm’s gate because the conventional methods haven’t yielded much success. It is clear that all the pieces of the program have been well thought out to work together and were fine tuned over many years and many patients. Try to remain open minded, listen more than speak and slowly put the ideas into practice over the two weeks.

When the work is challenging, sustenance is all the more important and that’s where Kae comes in to the program with her amazingly delicious, healthy meals and afternoon snacks. Gratitude comes easier in the morning when you know you have three of her meals to enjoy during the day. There is also a fun cooking class towards the end of the retreat and recipes to take home!

Sonny is the yoga and fitness instructor who can generally be seen working hard and uplifting people with his positive spirit. He really is the definition of diligence and his morning walks, albeit feeling painfully early at first, became something I looked forward to.

If you’re feeling stuck or can’t move on from the past, I would recommend New Paradigm as a potential catalyst for a healthier perspective. None of us can change the past, but we can remodel our view of it to better suit a positive path moving forward. Thanks for all the wisdom, care, food, memories and good laughs.

All the best to you Dirk, Kae and Sonny,

Sean

30/11/2025

Palm tops line up like quiet sentries.
Red roofs peek through the trees.
A narrow path curves toward the dojo.
The pool holds the morning sky.

You see the whole layout in one glance:
rooms tucked into green,
the yoga deck catching first light,
the circle on the lawn where breathwork starts.

Mountains hold the horizon.
Chiang Mai breathes.
New Paradigm sits steady and ready for the day.

08/11/2025

Today our clients got hands-on with healing in the kitchen. Chef Kae led a Thai Fusion cooking class - fresh herbs, bold flavors, simple techniques. It wasn’t just about food. Chopping, stirring, tasting, sharing - each step grounded attention, built control, and brought small, steady moments of calm.

Cooking gives a body rhythm, something safe and tangible to hold when the inside feels unsteady. The scent of lime and chili, the sound of a sizzling pan, the focus of balancing spice - those sensory anchors interrupt the loop of old trauma and let new, embodied experience take root.

By the end, plates were full and so were hearts. People laughed, tasted, and carried something home that wasn’t just a recipe but a reminder: you can create nourishment from what’s raw.

08/11/2025

🎓✨ New Beginnings – November 2025 Graduation! ✨🎓

A powerful moment as our November 2025 graduates complete their journey at New Paradigm! After two weeks of deep healing, transformation, and self-discovery, they take flight—releasing their "Wings of Fortune" lanterns into the sky, symbolizing letting go of the past and embracing a new future.

This is more than just the end of a program; it’s the beginning of a new life with clarity, strength, and purpose. We are beyond proud of each and every one of them for their courage, commitment, and resilience.

💛 Healing. Growth. Freedom. 💛