1. www.journeytofreedom.org www.journeytofreedom.org Restore Ministries of the YMCA presents

2. www.journeytofreedom.org Scott Reall Author of Journey to Freedom and the Journey to Freedom book series Founder of Restore Ministries of the YMCA of Middle TN

3. Prochaska’s Five Stages of Change 1. Pre-Contemplation 2. Contemplation 3. Preparation 4. Action 5. Maintenance Why Journey to Freedom? Journey to Freedom focuses on the first three stages of change.

6. Only 20% of people with problems are ready to commit to taking action, yet 90% of behavior change programs were created for that 20%. The other 80% are still in contemplation: Only thinking about changing. *statistics taken from the book Changing for Good , by Dr. James Prochaska

9. Feelings Chart* Benefit Feeling Impairment *chart taken from the book The Voice of the Heart , by Chip Dodd Happiness or Entertainment Gladness Shows the fullness and richness of life Pride or Toxic Shame Guilt Allows us to seek forgiveness Toxic Shame, Self Rejection, Pride or Rage Shame Awakens us to humility Depression or Perfectionism Anger Helps us tell the truth, dares to hope and arouses desire Anxiety or Rage Fear Helps us practice and prepare Apathy Loneliness Allows us to ask for help and reach out for relationship Self-Pity Sadness Values and honors what is present or missed Resentment Hurt Names woundedness and begins healing

13. Hear the stories…. (action plans)

14. Next Steps on the Journey ▼ The Journey to a Life of Significance: Freedom from Low Self-Esteem ▼ The Journey to a New Beginning after Loss: Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment ▼ The Journey to Healthy Living: Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues ▼ The Journey to Living with Courage: Freedom from Fear Visit www.journeytofreedom.org for more information

16. Questions?