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DESCRIPTION:Freedom Session is an intensive\, Christian healing-discipleshi
 p program designed to help individuals find freedom from past hurts\, dest
 ructive habits\, and emotional trauma. Founded by Pastor Ken Dyck in Canad
 a\, it operates as a specialized alternative to traditional 12-step recove
 ry models. It focuses on uncovering the underlying heart wounds that drive
  unhealthy behavioral patterns. \nThe curriculum is widely adopted by loc
 al churches\, home groups\, and ministries to address issues such as addic
 tion\, depression\, anxiety\, low self-worth\, and broken relationships.\n
 \nProgram Structure\nThe entire program is a structured journey divided in
 to two main stages: []\n\nFoundations I &amp\; II (20 Weeks): Participants
  look backward to examine the root causes of their current pain. This phas
 e includes two primary components: "Facing the Truth" and "Finding Freedom
 ". It challenges individuals to confront past mistakes\, trauma\, guilt\, 
 and shame.\nAuthentic Living (8 Weeks): Participants look forward\, learni
 ng practical skills to manage current conflicts\, establish healthy bounda
 ries\, and build a purposeful future.\n\n\nElements of a Weekly Meeting\nA
  standard weekly session lasts roughly 2 to 2.5 hours and combines individ
 ual reflection with community support: \n\nLarge Group Teaching: Attendee
 s watch a 45-to-50-minute instructional video that connects biblical truth
 s to real-life struggles. \nGender-Specific Small Groups: Participants br
 eak out into small\, confidential groups facilitated by a leader to share 
 insights and build accountability. \nDaily Personal Work: Participants sp
 end 1 to 2 hours a week working through specialized workbooks and journali
 ng to process their personal history with God. \n\n\nCore Issues Addresse
 d\nInstead of treating only the "symptoms" of behavioral struggles\, Freed
 om Session targets the root trauma and false beliefs underneath them: \n\
 nAddictive Behaviors: Substance abuse\, pornography\, food disorders\, and
  workaholism.\nEmotional Struggles: Deep-seated anger\, fear\, perfectioni
 sm\, and chronic depression.\nRelational Wounds: The aftermath of sexual o
 r emotional abuse\, divorce\, and generational family dysfunction\n
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LOCATION:South Shore Church
SUMMARY:Freedom Sessions
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