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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 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.
22/11/2025
Traditional rehab treats the symptoms. The Paradigm Process treats the person.
Here is how this 10-step journey changes the game for addiction recovery: ✅ Identifies "Ego Insurgents" (the hidden drivers of addiction). ✅ Restores the "Sacred Self" (your authentic, healthy identity). ✅ Shifts from Fear to Love (rewiring your brain’s response to stress).
Don't just manage the struggle—transform the Paradigm. 🔓
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18/11/2025
Addiction isn't about any external substance—it’s about the survival mask. 🎭
Many treatment plans focus only on stopping the behavior. But if you don't change the underlying program running the show, the struggle continues.
The Paradigm Process digs deeper. It helps you identify your "Ego Insurgents"—the fear-based personality traits (like The Controller, The Victim, or The Perfectionist) that you developed to survive trauma or stress.
How it helps you heal: ✨ Unmasks the False Self: Spot the defense mechanisms that are driving the addiction. ✨ Reprograms the Mind: Moves you from "Survival Mode" (fear) to "Sacred Self" (love/connection). ✨ Sustainable Freedom: You don't just "quit" the habit; you outgrow the personality that needed it.
Real recovery is about becoming who you were always meant to be. 🌱
12/11/2025
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08/11/2025
A New Horizon for Recovery
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.
31/10/2025
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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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.
