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Stop Hiding And Start Healing The Pain And Shame That Lead To Addiction And Other Life Struggles

Overcome life struggles including addiction through faith-based recovery and practical tools. Stop hiding from your past and start healing today through faith, Coaching, community, and proven recovery strategies.

Are you or someone you know feeling lost, hurt, or overwhelmed?

Join our community (see the Community Tab | Coaching and Support Tab on the top navigation bar) designed to bring freedom, healing, and hope to those who are:

đź’” Hurting

đź’” Wounded

đź’” Depressed

đź’” Sober but still miserable

đź’” Addicted

đź’” Stressed

This is for anyone seeking to move from hiding to healing and discover renewed purpose and joy in life.

 

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Discover How To Be Set Free From Your Pain, Guilt, And Shame That can Lead To Addiction and Other Life Struggles

By Embracing A Breakthrough Recovery Process Through Christ-centered Recovery – A Balance of Faith and Science:

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Craig Brown: The Founder of Stop hiding Start Healing

Craig is a seasoned expert in overcoming adversity working with individuals, groups, families and organizations looking to discover how to be set free from pain and shame that can lead to addiction and other painful life struggles and live a life of freedom, meaning and purpose.

Craig transformed his life from the brink of destruction—overcoming addiction and financial hardship—Craig now dedicates his career to helping others navigate their own challenges. As the Founder of Stop Hiding Start Healing, Craig has guided countless individuals through their personal struggles, using his unique blend of practical life principles and inspirational storytelling. His work focuses on mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth, making him a sought-after speaker for organizations looking to foster a culture of well-being and success.

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Change happens when your pain is greater than your fear

Craig Brown

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What We Offer

Transformative Programs and Services

Helping you discover how to stop hiding and be set free from your pain and shame as a result of your addiction or life struggle and begin healing so that you can live a life of freedom, meaning and purpose
 

Seminars, Retreats & Conferences

Engaging events designed to inspire and equip individuals on their recovery journey.

Speaking Engagements

Hire Craig to speak at your event by sharing a message of hope and encouragement for your event or organization.

Coaching and Support

Providing practical guidance and support for individuals, families and groups.

Books and Resources

Offering a wealth of materials including books and notes to guide you through every step of recovery.

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Stop Hiding Start Healing

Craig Brown’s book, Stop Hiding Start Healing, offers a powerful path to freedom from pain, shame, and guilt. 

To view additional books that Craig has published please click on this link for his Author Page
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Stop Hiding Start Healing Seminars: dates and locations coming soon

Are you struggling with addiction or a life challenge? There is hope! Join us for the Stop Hiding Start Healing Seminar, led Craig Brown. This powerful event will equip you with practical tools and a Christ-centered approach to break free from addiction and find lasting healing. 

The Stop Hiding Start Healing Seminar is more than just an event—it’s a chance to reclaim your life and embark on a journey of true recovery and healing. Here’s what you can expect to gain:

Seminar Details

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Stay tuned for upcoming dates

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your life or the life of someone you care about. Seats are limited, so register now to attend the Stop Hiding Start Healing Seminar to secure your place at this life-changing event!

Meet the Speakers

Craig Brown

Dr. Kurt Bravata M. D. FASAM

Darryl Rodgers

Craig Brown: founder of Stop Hiding Start Healing, Craig shares his inspiring story of overcoming addiction and his passion for helping others heal.

A physician specializing in addiction medicine, Dr. Bravata integrates faith-based principles with evidence-based practices.

Darryl Rodgers Family Recovery Coach and Interventionist. Darryl’s oldest son was killed in a drug impaired car wreck. Darryl now helps parents with a son or daughter battling drug or alcohol addiction

What You'll learn

  • Balance Faith and Science: Integrate faith and evidence-based practices for recovery.
  • Discover Root Causes: Uncover factors contributing to addiction.
  • Understand Your Brain: Explore addiction science and triggers.
  • Develop Recovery Strategies: Learn practical tools for overcoming challenges.
  • Build a Support Network: Connect with others and create a support system.
Proven solutions for lasting change

Why Choose Stop Hiding Start Healing?

With years of experience in addiction treatment, we offer proven strategies and effective solutions. So Far, we’ve helped countless individuals break free from addiction and build fulfilling lives.

Stop Hiding Start Healing offers tailored presentations and interactive workshops that foster openness, healing, and growth. With over 26 years of experience in Christ-centered recovery, Craig Brown and his team provide expert guidance and support for leaders, empowering them to lead with empathy. 

What You Will Learn from Our Programs

Our programs blend faith and science for a complete healing experience. Discover the root causes of addiction, understand its science, and gain practical recovery tools. Build a supportive network to strengthen your journey towards lasting change.

Stop Hiding Start Healing's unique combination of faith and medication will provide participants with a holistic approach to recovery. You will learn how to integrate your personal beliefs and with evidence-based medical practices. This integrated approach can offer a more comprehensive and supportive strategy for overcoming addiction.
 

You will learn how to explore the underlying emotional, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to your addiction. By understanding the root causes, you can begin to address the core issues that have led to your addictive behaviors. How well do you know you? Developing self-awareness is crucial for effective and sustainable healing.

Understanding the science of compulsive use of chemicals or behaviors is the basis to make sense of the frustrating and chaotic behavior often associated with addiction. Interestingly enough, it is also quite helpful in understanding the mechanism and potential pitfalls of walking away from whatever the drug of choice is. Understanding the disease model most commonly used in modern addiction medicine helps medical professionals, clergy, and lay people with a framework to conquering what is often the most challenging season of a person’s
Life.
Is using medications to treat addiction helpful or simply trading one drug for
another one? In this section we will explore the various forms of medication most frequently used in addiction medicine – their uses, benefits, and potential downsides. Additionally, we will tackle the concept of “Harm Reduction” and determine if it can serve us in helping those seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, or is it simply encouraging use of the drugs we are hoping to get rid of? Spoiler alert - the answers aren’t as black and white as we wished they would be.

You will acquire practical recovery strategies to manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that can lead to relapse. You will learn how to depend on your faith for strength and resilience while also utilizing medication and therapeutic techniques to navigate challenging moments. This comprehensive approach empowers individuals to better handle the ups and downs of recovery.

 

Attending the Stop Hiding Start Healing seminar will help you connect with others who are on a similar journey. You will learn the importance of building a strong support network that includes both faith-based communities and medical professionals. This network can provide encouragement, accountability, and a sense of belonging, all of which are essential for sustained healing. Meet representatives from Celebrate Recovery, Life Recovery Groups, NAMI, Rehabilitation Facilities, The Dunamis Effect and Stop Hiding Start Healing

 

Testimonials

Your book STOP HIDING START HEALING has made a monumental impact on my life and I haven't even finished. I have read so many books and never related anywhere close to the level I do with this

Kimberly Martin

We all are children at heart. And that children’s innocence can be a blessing, or a curse. Its sweet vulnerability interrupted can lock us down to old traumas and shame that brand us permanently (we think) to fearful limitations and soulful wounds that we think we can never overcome. Craig Brown’s timely book arrives on the surging tragic confusing wave of the COVID virus, when old fears find new roots to prosper – if we let them. Craig’s lifetime of Christian recovery ministry informs a profound book that will help families and individuals out of pain, fear and same into the sunlight of our own innate Spiritual power to heal ourselves and those around us. We owe this book to our friends, ourselves, and our veterans who deserve a life free from childhood and adult traumas. We all have a lifetime of work that can become an art form of living. Craig Brown helps us reclaim the living masterpiece within us!

Nick Lowery Harvard MPA, Dartmouth BA, Former White House Drug Abuse Policy Office, NFL Man of the Year for the KC Chiefs and NY Jets

Craig Brown teaches and speaks to our brokenness, God has walked with him, taught him, healed him, and blessed him and others abundantly. He's anointed and his mission is to help others walk with the Lord and break chains of bondage all while we become grounded in our relationship with Jesus. Thank you Craig for all you have done for my family. I love you brother!

Diane Anastasi Ministry & Church Member

Emotional pain is a part of life. For some, it is a bump in the road, but for many, it has a devastating impact, causing missed opportunities, broken relationships, and addiction. In this book, Craig Brown presents engaging stories of redemption which will inspire even those in the most hopeless situations. Because this book is filled with a diversity of human experiences, it can speak to anyone, but because Craig writes from decades of experience with Christian recovery ministry, it will speak especially to those open to a deeper spiritual experience of life. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with alcoholism or other addictions who wonders if guilt, shame, or past trauma might hold them back from living their best life. I know Craig’s work, and I have met people he writes about in this book. Their stories are true; Why not find out if Craig’s message will be true for you?

John C. Umhau, MD MPH CPE Alcoholrecoverymedicine.com

One of the best motivational speakers I have ever heard. Have you heard the expression "people don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care"? This man really cares and shares his knowledge with great empathy and passion

Darcy Seigneur

If you are planning a conference, retreat, or special weekend of services addressing the issues of addiction, recovery, and freedom, I would highly recommend Craig. He articulates this message effectively and with great empathy and compassion.

Dale A. O’Shields Senior Pastor Church of the Redeemer

Craig's book has blessed my family. His testimony is powerful and can be ours as well. So many of us are bleeding on the inside. Healing is not just for the body. It's also for the mind, soul, and emotions from wounds we have carried for way too long

Patricia H

If you are struggling with addiction or know someone who is, please consider Craig Brown’s book and course as a means to unchain yourself or your loved one from the shame and the burdens of addiction. Craig is a compassionate mentor, coach and provider of the tools needed to transition away from an excruciating existence and the understanding that only Christ can make it possible. If you’re in pain, reach out to Craig today. I can personally vouch for his integrity and sincere desire to help you change your life

Shaun S

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our program? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

The Stop Hiding Start Healing program is a comprehensive addiction recovery program that combines faith-based principles with evidence-based practices. It offers seminars, workshops, coaching, and resources to help individuals break free from addiction and build a fulfilling life.

The program is designed for individuals struggling with addiction, including alcohol, opioids, drugs, pornography, gambling, food, and codependency. It also supports their families and loved ones.

The program includes a variety of components, such as:

  • Seminars and workshops: Learn practical tools and strategies for recovery.
  • Coaching and support: Get personalized guidance and support from experienced professionals.
  • Faith-based principles: Integrate your faith into your recovery journey.
  • Community and connection: Connect with others who understand your struggles and provide support.

The cost of the program varies depending on the specific services you choose. We offer group rates and financial assistance options for those in need.

You can register for the program by visiting our website and clicking on the "Register Now" button. You can also contact us directly for more information.

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Explore our blog for valuable resources and support on your recovery journey.

Removing Our Character Defects: A Path to Lasting Freedom

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If I Am a Christian, Why Am I Struggling With Addiction?

  Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing Addiction is painful for everyone, but for Christians, the struggle can feel even more devastating. The expectation of living a…

The Mental Side of Recovery: Winning the Battle in Your Mind

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Never Take Advice From Someone More Messed Up Than You Are

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Dealing With Deception: A Critical Step in Recovery

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Have I Stopped Growing in My Recovery?

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Facing Adversity: A Path to Resilience in Recovery

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Discovering Freedom Through Christ-Centered Recovery

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Here are practical guidelines for families supporting a loved one struggling with addiction:

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Healthy Guilt vs. Condemnation: Understanding the Difference and Finding Freedom

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Why Am I Stuck? Practical Steps to Break Free in Recovery

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How to Overcome Failure in Recovery

Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing Failure is often viewed as the ultimate roadblock in recovery, a sign of defeat or personal inadequacy. However, it’s essential to…

Understanding and Managing Desire: The Key to Freedom

Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing Desire is one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence. It shapes our thoughts, motivates our actions, and defines our…

Understanding the Three Stages of Relapse

Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing Relapse is often misunderstood as an abrupt event—a sudden, isolated decision to return to destructive behaviors. However, relapse is rarely an…

Developing Self-Control: Building Walls of Protection in Recovery

Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” — Proverbs 25:28 Self-control is an essential…

Breaking Free from Pain and Shame

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Pain: A Catalyst for Change and Healing or Suffering

Craig Brown | Founder | Stop Hiding Start Healing Pain is an inevitable part of life, but its impact is shaped by our perspective and response. The struggles we face…

Identity

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Creating A New Past

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Triggers and Warning Signs

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