Originally published in The Telegraph
In the fast-paced lives of high-net-worth individuals, where success, wealth, and fame coexist with the shadows of stress, compulsion, burnout, and depression, a groundbreaking approach to alcoholism and addiction emerges.
The prevailing notions surrounding residential facilities treating mental health issues are, unfortunately, not brimming with promise. Enter “The Diamond Cutter and the Addict” — a metaphor encapsulating the revolutionary Zero Protocol clinical programme offered by Thera Bespoke.
This ultra-discreet, highly compassionate, and profoundly transformative service is provided to only one person at a time, ensuring an exclusive and personalized experience, delivered in luxurious accommodations amid the serene rice fields of Ubud, in the interior of the island of Bali. A commitment to individualized care enhances the overall sense of tranquility and well-being for each unique guest.
Such a bold assertion warrants scrutiny, prompting an exploration of its foundations.
Redefining Denial and Relapse: A Fresh Perspective on Treatment of All Compulsive Beahviours
Traditional addiction treatment predominantly addresses two core aspects — denial and relapse.
Denial serves as the mechanism to rationalize and sustain the status quo of active compulsion, even when its destructive impact is apparent to friends, family, and colleagues.
Relapse denotes the frequent return to compulsive behavior after periods of abstinence.
Consequently, denial and relapse become focal points in residential therapy, aiming to dismantle the denial system and instill an enduring awareness to prevent relapse. This involves delving into the past to comprehend the negative effects of compulsion, thus defining the client by their history. The emphasis lies in curbing compulsive behaviors, embracing the severity of the condition, and understanding the need to remain forever alert throughout life to avoid relapse.
Zero Protocol by Thera Bespoke, however, reframes these aspects as vital information to be used for an ultimate purpose. Addiction is viewed not as a defining diagnosis but as an Achilles heel in life, laying the basis for a novel paradigm in therapeutic intervention.
Beyond the Shadows: Harnessing Scientific Advancements for Transformation
Recent breakthroughs in neural plasticity, epigenetics, and heart coherence studies show how we can completely rewire the habitual thoughts and feelings that operate in the subconscious as autonomic programs we are not even aware of. This provides the scaffolding for the Zero Protocol. Paul Tanner, the visionary psychologist behind Zero Protocol, believes that when given a basic scientific model along with user-friendly, innovative, and evidence-based techniques, individuals grappling with addiction can not only stop compulsive behavior but also create an ideal version of themselves.
The Zero Protocol seizes a critical window of receptivity during residential treatment to unveil not only the severity of compulsive behavior but also the enormous potential for individuals to discard limiting beliefs. It reaches beyond the mere cessation of suffering and coping with life. It teaches individuals to rediscover love for life.
The Zero Protocol approach can inspire new belief in ourselves, in life, and in our ability to become who we yearn to be. Thera delivers this as an exclusive bespoke program using highly skilled clinicians in natural settings that inspire the spirit. The majority of Thera’s clientele discovers its services through word of mouth and referrals, which emphasizes the utmost importance of discretion and anonymity in all aspects of its retreats.
Client's Testimony: "We all carry a diamond of true beauty."
The diamond-cutter metaphor first emerged through the words of a client at Thera.
“Now I understand Zero Protocol. We all carry a diamond of true beauty inside us. Mine was buried under the hard ground of my addiction. Thera helped me pull out that raw diamond, but it still wasn’t beautiful. The dirt and stone clinging to it was my trauma, which led to compulsion. Now you are helping me to cut, polish and shine my diamond, my true potential in life.”
As one embarks on this transformative journey with Thera Bespoke’s Zero Protocol, brilliance is not merely unlocked; it is sculpted and transformed, much like a raw diamond into a dazzling gem. In the serene fields of Bali, where beauty meets transformation, clients discover a new narrative where diamonds are not only pulled from the ground but meticulously crafted into resplendent facets of human potential.
