Freedom Focus Course
A course on healing from trauma
A course on dealing with past trauma from the perspective of both psychological insights and the Bible. Suitable for multicultural groups.
The course
Difficult situations
Every person experiences difficulties and hardships during their lifetime. Refugees, who have had to run away from war, have had many of these hardships to face. They are oftentimes greatly affected by hostility, oppression and tragedy. They have left their countries and loved ones promptly and have been victims of violence, exploitation or abuse while on their life-threatening way to safety. After finally having arrived to a safe environment, another period of uncertainty and worry starts as they have to adapt to a new country, language and culture.
Traumas coming up
Once the situation becomes more stable after being settled for a while, many refugees and migrants experience the effects of unprocessed trauma. Some of them develop depression or mental health issues, while others may seek refuge in substance abuse and addiction, with all consequences those posit for mental wellbeing, relationships, work, and integration.
A safe place
The Freedom Focus course offers a safe environment to share about (traumatic) experiences. Basic principles, both from psychology and from the Bible will be discussed in relation to difficult themes like trauma and depression. Together, steps will be taken towards a life filled with more freedom.
What participants say
Read here how participants, group leaders and academic researchers experience the Freedom Focus Course!
Participant
‘It was a very beautiful course. I had the courage to speak about my addiction and talk about my fear for the first time in my life.’
Group leader
‘It was touching how everyone, including myself, shared openly about their experiences and struggles. We ate, laughed, cried, and prayed together; this is something I wish for everyone!’
Academic researcher
‘The Freedom Focus course is unique, much needed, and of high quality.’
