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Journey Rehabilitation Centre is a registered upmarket, exclusive mental health care facility.

12/10/2025

Recovery asks us to forgive ourselves again and again: for the times we stumbled, for the choices we regret, for the pain we caused ourselves and others. True healing begins when we understand that forgiveness isn’t a single moment of grace: it’s a daily practice of compassion toward the self.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we believe that recovery is not about perfection but persistence. Each day is another chance to choose kindness over shame, growth over guilt, and hope over fear. 🌿

Forgive yourself today: and start again with courage and love.

Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 / +27 79 465 4556 to begin your journey of transformation and recovery at our Johannesburg or Ballito centres.

11/10/2025

In a powerful 2013 BBC Newsnight debate, actor Matthew Perry offered a deeply personal perspective that continues to challenge outdated views on addiction. When journalist Peter Hitchens insisted that alcoholism is merely “a choice”, Perry calmly but courageously shared his truth:

“I’m in control of the first drink, and so I do all these things to protect myself from not having the first drink. But once I have that drink, the allergy of the body kicks in… Then I can’t stop after that.”

Addiction is not a failure of willpower: it’s a complex disease that alters the brain, body and emotions. Understanding this distinction is the first step toward compassion, not judgment — and toward helping those who struggle to find lasting recovery.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we see and treat the person behind the addiction, using trauma-informed therapy and holistic care to restore balance, dignity and hope.

Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 / +27 79 465 4556 today to start your journey of transformation and recovery.

09/10/2025

“Unresolved trauma does not just disappear... it follows us.”

Our Therapeutic Director and Psychologist at Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre in Ballito, Sibusisiwe Pamela Pillay, shares insights on how childhood trauma and unresolved emotional wounds often lie at the core of addiction and mental health struggles.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre Ballito and Johannesburg, we offer trauma-informed care, incorporating group therapy sessions 3 to 4 times a day, Monday to Friday (from art therapy to Yoga and breath work, writing therapy, talk therapy and more).

These sessions with Sibu are led with deep compassion and clinical care, supported by therapeutic techniques like Somatic Experience and Eye Movement Integration (EMI) to help clients truly process, release and heal.

Whether you are battling addiction, anxiety, depression, or feel stuck in old patterns - you are not alone, and healing is possible.

📍 Ballito, KZN
www.journeyballito.co.za

📍 Johannesburg
www.journeyrecoverycentre.com

📲 WhatsApp: 079 465 4556

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05/10/2025

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we believe that true healing begins when we face our pain with compassion, not judgment.

In this powerful video excerpt, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (one of the world’s leading trauma researchers), explains how psychotherapy allows us to gently revisit and process our traumatic experiences so they no longer define us. Through safe, guided exploration and self-compassion, the parts of ourselves that were once silenced by pain can begin to heal and integrate.

This is the essence of recovery: learning to listen to our inner world, to understand our emotional wounds, and to replace shame with self-understanding. At Journey, our trauma-informed approach supports you every step of the way, helping you rebuild from the inside out and rediscover the joy and peace that trauma once took from you.

Take the first step toward healing today. Call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 or visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com to start your journey of transformation and recovery.

04/10/2025

Sobriety isn’t the end of joy: it’s the rediscovery of it. 🌿

So many people fear that recovery means living a smaller, duller life. But the truth is, the real colour, laughter and peace often begin the moment the chaos stops. When you step into recovery, you begin to see yourself (and the world) through clear eyes again. You start to feel genuine connection, real moments of joy, and a sparkle that no substance could ever recreate.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we help you find that sparkle again. 💛

Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 today to start your journey of transformation and recovery at our centres in Johannesburg or Ballito, KZN.

03/10/2025

Sometimes it takes a moment of clarity to realise just how much we’re losing to addiction. In a candid reflection, musician John Mayer shares how a six-day hangover became the turning point that forced him to confront the reality of his drinking. What he once thought was a way to cope was actually holding him back from his true potential.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we know that breakthrough moments often come in unexpected ways. Addiction doesn’t just affect health: it robs people of energy, creativity, and purpose. But recovery is about reclaiming those parts of ourselves and learning that life is far richer and more meaningful when we are free.

You don’t have to wait for rock bottom to take that first step. Healing and transformation are possible today.

Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 to begin your journey of recovery with us in Johannesburg or Ballito.

27/09/2025

Meet Yonit and Clive Blumenthal, the founders at the heart of Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre. 💙

Their story is one of resilience, transformation, and deep compassion. Clive, with two decades of sobriety, brings a lived understanding of addiction and trauma that allows him to connect authentically with those still struggling. His journey through darkness into healing is what inspires so many to believe that recovery is possible.

Yonit walked her own path alongside Clive, carrying the weight of being a wife and mother during his years in active addiction. That experience, combined with her natural intuition and professional training, shaped her into a counselor who not only listens but truly understands.

Together, Yonit and Clive built Journey as a sanctuary where healing from addiction begins with addressing trauma, reconnecting with oneself, and rediscovering hope. With treatment centres in Johannesburg and Ballito, their mission is to walk beside you as you reclaim your life.

Take the first step today. Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 / +27 79 465 4556. 🌿

25/09/2025

Yesterday at Journey Ballito, our patients came together around the table to share a hearty Heritage Day meal. In South Africa, Heritage Day is often celebrated as Braai Day, a time when food, culture, and community come together. For those on the journey of recovery, moments like these hold a deeper meaning. Sharing a meal isn’t just about nourishment for the body – it is about connection, belonging, and reminding ourselves that we are never alone in our struggles or our healing. Recovery is not something to walk through in isolation: it is strengthened by the bonds we build, the conversations we share, and the sense of family we create along the way. At Journey, every gathering is a reminder that healing happens best in community.

Take the first step towards recovery today. Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 to start your journey of transformation.

24/09/2025

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Today we celebrate the richness of our diverse cultures, stories, and traditions that make our nation so unique. At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, we also pause to honour another kind of heritage: the legacy of healing, transformation, and second chances that is built every day within our walls.

Recovery creates its own heritage: one of courage, resilience, and hope. Each person who walks through our doors adds to this story, carrying forward the strength to break cycles, to heal from trauma, and to create a new way of living for themselves and their families.

On this day of reflection and pride, we celebrate not only where we come from, but also the new paths we choose for the future. Your heritage can be one of freedom, wellness, and recovery… And we are here to walk that journey with you.

Find out more at www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 today.

15/09/2025

When you change how you see the world, the world changes with you. That shift is where freedom begins, and it’s where the journey toward lasting recovery truly takes root.

At Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre, this perspective lies at the heart of recovery. True healing is not simply about arriving at a treatment centre or completing a programme. It is about shifting the way you see yourself, your past, and your possibilities for the future. Recovery opens the door to a new way of experiencing life: learning to see challenges as opportunities, pain as a teacher, and sobriety as a gift that renews each day.

Take the first step towards a new way of seeing life today. Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 or +27 79 465 4556 to begin your journey of transformation.

12/09/2025

The way you see the world right now might feel small, limited, or clouded by yesterday’s struggles… But just like this sunrise (viewed from the rooftop at Journey Ballito), a shift in perspective can reveal a whole new horizon of possibilities. 🌅

Recovery is about more than leaving old habits behind: it’s about learning to see yourself and your future differently. When you change your point of view, you open the door to healing, growth, and outcomes you may not yet believe are possible.

Today can be the day you choose to shift your perspective and step into a brighter tomorrow. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Visit www.journeyrecoverycentre.com or call +27 82 447 6727 / +27 79 465 4556 to begin your journey of transformation at Journey’s Johannesburg or Ballito centres.

07/09/2025

Today we celebrate a truly remarkable woman on her birthday: Yonit Blumenthal, co-founder of Journey Recovery & Wellness Centre. 🌸✨

From the very beginning, Yonit has poured her heart and soul into building a space where healing, safety, and transformation are possible. Her empathy runs deep, her vision is inspiring, and her ability to hold space for both pain and triumph is what makes Journey not just a centre, but a family.

Yonit, you are the light that guides so many through the darkest chapters of their lives... Your compassion, leadership, and unwavering belief in recovery have changed countless stories for the better. On your special day, we wish you joy, love, and the same abundance of kindness that you continuously give to others.

Happy Birthday, .b! 💐💖

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