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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
Advance my career goals and objectives
Heal from depression, anxiety and addictions
Increase my productivity
Enhance my life direction
Find my life purpose, meaning, mindfulness
“I was trapped in a cycle of confusion and fear, pushed to the brink by an overwhelming anxiety that I was losing my mind. The breakthrough came when I stopped guessing and started measuring my anxiety, energy and progress …….. https://markllockwood.com/2026/01/10/measuring-your-mental-health-progress/
The Energetics Scale of Consciousness (ESC) offers a scientific m**hod to measure mental health and spiritual awakening on a scale from 0 to 1000 Joules. Developed over 15 years, it provides insights into personal transformation and consciousness evolution, allowing individuals to track their progre...
04/01/2026
A New Way to Heal: Why 2026 is the Year of Personal Recovery
If you or a loved one has struggled with the "standard" rehab experience, you know that willpower alone isn't always enough. In 2026, we have better tools.
Imagine a recovery program that: ✅ Uses wearable tech to alert you to stress before a relapse happens. ✅ Uses modern medicine (like GLP-1s) to quiet the constant "noise" of cravings. ✅ Uses Virtual Reality to help you gain confidence in real-life social situations. ✅ Treats you as a whole person, focusing on your mental health, nutrition, and lifestyle.
Our ultra-modern program, led by a world-class strategist, is designed for the modern world. No more rigid "one-size-fits-all" programs. We meet you where you are—either in-person at our state-of-the-art clinics or via our advanced online platform.
04/01/2026
A Top 10 Ultra-Modern Recovery Innovations of 2026
As we move away from the rigid models of the past, these ten innovations define the new era of precision recovery. Our program integrates these "whole-person" technologies to ensure that healing is not just possible, but sustainable.
Integrated Biopsychosocial Systems: Modern recovery is a "whole-system" approach. By treating co-occurring disorders (ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety) simultaneously with addiction, we address the root cause, not just the symptom.
AI-Powered Predictive Relapse Prevention: Using sophisticated algorithms, we analyze data from 24/7 wearables to detect stress patterns and physiological triggers before a craving reaches conscious awareness.
GLP-1 Agonist Precision Therapy: Beyond weight loss, medications like Semaglutide are now utilized to target the brain’s dopamine reward pathways, effectively "silencing" the neurological noise of alcohol and opioid cravings.
Virtual Reality Cue Exposure (VRT): Immersive VR allows patients to face high-risk triggers—like a virtual bar or high-stress workplace—to practice coping mechanisms in a safe, clinical simulation.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): A non-invasive "brain-tuning" technology that uses magnetic pulses to strengthen the prefrontal cortex, improving impulse control and physically reducing compulsive behaviors.
Psilocybin-Assisted "Identity Reset": Utilizing recent breakthroughs in precision neurotherapeutics, we use psilocybin in a clinical setting to help patients break through deep-seated trauma and "reset" their self-identity away from addiction.
Personalized Pharmacogenomics: We eliminate the "trial-and-error" phase of medication. DNA testing identifies exactly how your body metabolizes specific treatments, ensuring you receive the most effective dose for your unique biology.
Digital Biomarker Monitoring: By tracking "digital footprints"—such as sleep quality, movement, and mood stability—through biosensors, our team maintains a real-time, objective "Recovery Score" for every client.
Addiction Vaccines (Immunotherapy): We are integrating the first wave of substance-specific vaccines that stimulate the immune system to block drugs like co***ne or fentanyl from entering the brain, neutralizing their effects.
Non-Hallucinogenic Neuroplasticity Agents: For those who prefer a non-psychedelic route, we utilize next-gen compounds that promote "brain healing" and neuroplasticity without the hallucinogenic experience.
In 2026, addiction recovery has evolved beyond traditional models, embracing personalized, technology-driven approaches led by Mark L Lockwood. Key advancements include AI integration, innovative pharmacological treatments, neuro-technologies, and holistic care strategies. The Paradigm Process promotes healing through internal transformation and spiritual understanding, viewing addiction as a process influenced by deeper trauma.
We look forward to working with you in 2026. Many blessings to you all.
27/12/2025
27/12/2025
The New Era of Addiction Treatment - The 10 Step Paradigm Process for Addiction Treatment. Let's watch the explainer video.
For decades, addiction treatment felt like a one-size-fits-all model. Today, that model is being completely re-imagined. Thank goodness! We are in the midst of a paradigm shift, moving away from siloed, rigid programs and toward a future that is as dynamic and individual as the people it aims to help.
The best new addiction treatment models emphasize an integrated, personalized, and evidence-based approach that combines traditional therapies with technological and medical advancements. This new landscape blends the best of what we know works with exciting, cutting-edge innovations.
The “Ultra-Modern” Paradigm: A New Process for Recovery
You may have heard of step-based recovery programs, which have been a cornerstone of peer support for generations. The “ultra-modern” approach takes the spirit of a structured process and completely revolutionizes it, creating what could be seen as a new “10-step paradigm”—not as 10 rigid rules, but as a flexible, 10-phase continuum of care.
So, why is this new paradigm so great for addiction treatment?
It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All: The modern “process” is not a linear march from 1 to 10. It’s a cyclical, personalized pathway. It meets you where you are, whether that’s pre-contemplation, intensive outpatient care, or long-term aftercare.
It’s Integrated: This model breaks down the walls between services. It seamlesly connects detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient therapy, MAT, and peer support. A single team can follow a patient through these phases, ensuring no one falls through the cracks.
It’s a “Step-Down” Model: This “ultra-modern” paradigm allows a patient to “step down” in intensity as they gain stability.
This “paradigm” is “great” because it finally treats addiction as the chronic, complex medical condition it is, requiring a long-term, adaptable, and fully supported strategy rather than a single, isolated event.
25/12/2025
In the contemplative tradition, we often speak of "Divine Gravity"—that inescapable pull of Love that draws us toward our true selves. This past year, each of you has responded to that pull.
Whether you are a client who has taken the "exquisite risk" of healing, a staff member who has served as a companion to another's transformation, or a family member holding the space of hope, you are a vital part of the Center for Healing & Life Transformation community.
"And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation -- some fact of my life -- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
"Nothing, absolutely nothing (nada) happens in God's world by mistake. Until I could accept my alcoholism, emotional chaos, dramatic, egoic, selfish mind, I could not stay sober and peaceful; unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes." Emotions Anonymous pg 417, 4th edition (read that again!)
16/12/2025
Victim Mentality
06/12/2025
There is a way....Addiction. For too long, it’s been seen as a purely behavioural problem, a weakness, or an external affliction. But what if we told you it’s som**hing far deeper? What if addiction is actually a powerful call for inner transformation, an opportunity to rediscover your authentic self?
Mark L. Lockwood of the Depression and Wellness Center introduces a revolutionary approach: The 10 Step Paradigm Process for Addiction Treatment. This comprehensive framework redefines addiction, treatment, and recovery outcomes by shifting our understanding from a place of fear to one of love consciousness, addressing the very roots of suffering.
Beyond Behaviour: 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 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.
A New Methodology: From Fear to Love, External to Internal
The heart of the Paradigm Process lies in a radical redefinition of the treatment m**hodology. It prioritizes your internal resources, neurological change, and a complete shift in consciousness.
The Core Paradigm Shift: From Fear to Love
This isn’t just a feel-good concept; it’s the bedrock of the entire process. Fear, often experienced as “False Evidence Appearing Real” (F.E.A.R.), creates the illusions that fuel addiction. Love, in this context, is seen as the most powerful force in the universe, capable of dissolving fear and its associated cravings.
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01/12/2025
The Unseen Epidemic: Who Suffers from Addiction?
The illusion that addiction only happens to "someone else" is shattered by reality. Substance use disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or social status—your colleague, your neighbour, your child, even your doctor. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. The latest statistics reveal a widespread challenge:
Nearly 1 million adolescents (ages 12-17) are affected.
5.1 million young adults (ages 18-25) are battling SUD.
13.6 million adults (ages 26 or older) are in need of help.
Over 1 million adults (ages 65 and over) are also impacted.
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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.
OUR MISSION
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!
Call 0824424779 or email: info@pathwaysplettrehab.co.za us today. We are here to help you.
