Lynn Breck RN, CAC II, L.PC has degrees in Nursing,
Psychology, and Addictions. In addition to her private practice, Therapia Counseling Services, she has led retreats and workshops
throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe over the past twelve years. She taught Spirituality at St. Nersess
Armenian Seminary in New Rochelle, New Your form 1990 to 1996 and is a skilled counselor with extensive experience integrating
12-Step programs into the life of the Church. She and her husband Fr. John minister to Orthodox clergy and their families
at St. Silouan Retreat, Wadmalaw Island, South Caralina.
Challenges to Orthodox Christian Families
2001 Eagle River Institute
53 - Ethics
This set of lectures needs to be listened to in order. Each lecture builds on the
one before.
BL-53-01 Intergenerational Family Legacies
In all families, the shame of past sins is passed on to the next
generations. We don't see them readily, but they form the secrets of our dysfunctions. This is a frank and open
discussion of how to come to the truth about these past sins and how they affect out own lives. The three main lies
we live by are often (1) don't' talk, (2) don't trust, an (3) don't feel. Lyn shows how the power of God is greater than
our sins and can lead us out of the problems passed on to us.
BL-53-02 Honoring Our Children
What are the six basic needs of children? 1) Ongoing nurturing
in a relationship, prenatal and waking hours for a baby. 2) Need for physical safety and protection. 3) Need
for individual experiences tailored for each child. 4) Need for are appropriate experiences. 5) Need for limit
setting. 6) Need a stable community environment. and Lyn says we need to honor out adult children.
BL-53-03 Addictions and Demonic Oppression
Addictions are passions, a type of idolatry where things take on
a greater significance than God. There are seven common symptoms of addiction. 1) Denial. 2) Need more
to get the same effect. 3) Moral values lowered and abandoned. 4) Spiritual bankruptcy. 5) Isolation -
Neglect of social, occupational and other responsibilities. (6 Compulsion to engage in the addiction. 7( The inability
to shop despite dire consequences. Lyn also discusses codependency, intervention and prevention. Also comments on how the
demons pry on our lack of faith by using the addictions against us.
BL-53-04 The Healing Process: Freedom in Christ
Healing is getting to the point of delight and joy. What
can we actually do for recovery? Tips on how to return to normal life (sleep, food, and schedule) and on finding a
good counselor.
This is a two tape set. Both tapes should be ordered at the same time.
BL-64-01 Facing Sexual Addiction and Abuse
BL-64-02 Facing Sexual Addiction and Abuse: Survivor Panel
Lynn Breck presents a description of the levels of sexual addiction
and discusses the consequences for those who are affected by the addict's behavior. She examines how they control the addicted
and the resulting pain in themselves and their victims. This frank discussion from an Orthodox Christian perspective is
delivered with a sense of caring and hope. It includes specific suggestions for healing individuals and the church. We learn
that anyone can become a sex addict. Qualities such as outward appearances, church attendance, and social status do not
render a person immune to sexual addiction. Tape two includes a discussion of the topic by a group of women survivors of
sexual abuse.
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Revised: November 14, 2006.
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