Hurts, Habits & Hang-Ups

Learn more about what Celebrate Recovery means by "hurts, habits & hang-ups".

What does CR mean by “Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups”?

Very simply, they are anything that hinders your walk with God.

Hurts: The effect and aftermath of an offense, trauma, wound or personal choice, that impacts us emotionally, physically, mentally and/or spiritually.

  • Abuse, abandonment, rejection, divorce, relationship issues, loss


Habits: Compulsions, addictions, and/or coping mechanisms developed over time as a way to escape or numb our pain.

  • Alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex/porn, shopping, phone, internet


Hang-ups: Patterns of unhealthy emotions and negative mental attitudes that are used to cope with people or adversity.

  •  Anger, depression, fear, unforgiveness, control, anxiety, obsessive thoughts

God does not waste a hurt!