Phase 1: Breaking the Concrete A 5-Week Newcomer Curriculum for Trauma-Informed

Are You Ready to Shatter the Hardened Ground Holding You Back?
 
Do you feel trapped beneath layers of unaddressed emotional pain, childhood wounds, or lingering shame?
Have traditional programs left you searching for a deeper, scripture-grounded breakthrough that addresses the root cause rather than just managing symptoms?
Are you a ministry leader, chaplain, or counselor looking for a proven, turnkey curriculum for your cohort?
 
Hardened past experiences can build a concrete wall around the heart. Phase 1: Breaking the Concrete is a foundational 5-week study designed specifically for mental health and trauma recovery. This manual helps you break through surface-level pain, dismantle religious shame, and unearth your true identity in Christ.
 
For Individuals: Unearth Your Root Identity If you are stepping onto the path of healing, this guided 5-week journey provides the structure, safety, and spiritual depth needed to move forward. You will actively process:
 
Dirt vs. Breath: Learn to separate human defect ("the Dirt") from God's divine design within you ("the Breath").
Shame Dismantling: Break free from condemnation and rigid religiosity through grace-filled, trauma-informed prompts.
Early Stabilization: Establish daily spiritual habits and emotional rest to prepare your soil for long-term mental health and trauma recovery.
 
For Institutions & Ministries: A Turnkey Recovery Solution Designed for church small groups, shelter programs, recovery dorms, and chaplaincy cohorts, this workbook offers a scalable, low-friction entry point for newcomer groups.
 
Standardized 5-Week Structure: Short enough to maintain high cohort completion rates while delivering deep impact.
Trauma-Informed & Scripture-Grounded: Built to facilitate safe group dynamics, open vulnerability, and structured circle discussions.
Seamless Scalability: Integrates directly with the matching Facilitator Guide PDF to equip your volunteer leaders on day one.
 
Product Specifications
Author: Denise Flippen-Stewart
Length: 5-Week Interactive Study
Format: Paperback (7" x 10" Premium Color Interior)
ISBN: 979-8-952399-01-3
Publisher: FlippenFaith Services Publishing
Focus Area: Faith-based mental health support and trauma recovery for individuals and group cohorts.