Corridor to Freedom



1. Become Whole-istically Mindful of Yourself

·         Human beings are God-designed pneuma-psycho-socio-somatic creatures

o   The spiritual, psychological, social, somatic elements make up the whole person

o   When a person is affected by anything, the whole person is affected in every aspect of the whole being. Therefore, addressing every aspect of the person is necessary to healthy living.

·         Admit that you have (or are headed toward) a problem.

·         If you do not recognize your need and want to change, the problem will deepen.

o   How is ________ affecting your life?

o   What would you like your life to be like?

2. Christ-Centered Soul Care

·         Truth gives the best opportunity to make the healthiest possible choices.

·         CCSC will help you recognize the truth and mold your perspective accordingly.

·         Change can be difficult, complex, and scary.

·         When you realize that you actually need and want to change, it becomes easier to make a commitment to a plan.

·         Decide to Change.

3. Medical Help

·         Your body may have adapted and developed strong tolerance and/or dependence. A thorough physical exam and consultation may be indicated.

·         Sudden abstinence may result in life-threatening symptoms. A doctor should be consulted to determine if medically supervised detoxification (detox) withdrawal symptoms need to be carefully monitored.

4. Realize Pneuma-Psycho-Socio-Somatic Obstacles

·         Advantages of healthy living are great. Meanwhile, spiritual strongholds, emotional pain, self-deception, social environment, cultural pressures, neurobiological factors, and physical pain can present extended challenges.

o   We all need help. Not only is there no shame in admitting it, it is a blessing to pursue participation.

5. Plan and Take Action

·         The best plans come to nothing if not followed through.

·         Plans should be specific, detailing the old behaviors that need to be extinguished and the new behaviors to adopt.

·         CCSC will help you establish obtainable goals, develop a plan for change, and you navigate the path in a productive way.

·         Your SCP will help you implement the plan and assist you in taking each step toward change.

·         Since, old habits and behaviors take strategy and effort to change, your SCP will also help you review and address the plan as necessary.

6. Sticking to the Plan

·         Perspectives founded in the truth must be developed and pursued to implement new behaviors.

·         Each new action is important—investigation, implementation, and practice.

·         Consistency—healthy choices with follow-through over time—reinforces healthy perspective and sustains healthy growth.

7. Accountability

·         Change is a process, and old habits die hard.

·         Day to day personal accountability in supportive healthy loving relationships will help sustain your growth.

o   God created human beings strong enough to adapt, yet fragile enough to need Him and one another to implement and sustain healthy living