BYC — The Liberation Sessions Workshop Application

Personal Information

Full Name *

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Phone Number *

Email Address *

City / State

Organization / Community Affiliation

The Liberation Sessions — Workshop Selection

Which Liberation Session(s) are you interested in facilitating or supporting? *

Breaking the Ground (Steps 1–3)

Breaking the Ground (Steps 1–3) Friend, You Tried It. Now Pray It. From Running the Show to Letting It Go Steps 1, 2 & 3 Admitting we are powerless and coming to believe that a Power greater than ourselves can help us recover. Recognizing that our lives have become unmanageable and choosing to turn our will and our lives over to that Power.

Root Work (Step 4)

Applicants should choose ONE of the following Step 4 workshops they wish to facilitate.

Mad for a Reason Religion, Racism, Resentment & Recovery Step 4 – Resentment Inventory Uncover the resentments that shaped your story and begin transforming anger into freedom. Molly, You in Danger Girl When Survival Fear Becomes Spiritual Blockage Step 4 – Fear Inventory Identify the fears driving your decisions and discover what trust looks like in recovery. From Sneaky Links to Sexual Ideals Trade, Truths & Transformation Step 4 – Sex & Relationship Inventory Examine patterns in sex, intimacy, and relationships to create healthier ideals moving forward.

Tending the Garden (Steps 10 & 11)

Am I the Drama? Checking and Protecting My Peace, One Inventory at a Time Steps 10 & 11 – Daily Inventory, Spiritual Pause & Conscious Contact Practice daily inventory, prayer, meditation, and spiritual awareness to maintain emotional balance and protect your peace.

Bearing Fruit (Step 12)

Healing Forward, Reaching Black How What Was Meant to Break Me Now Blesses Others Step 12 – Service, Sponsorship & Carrying the Message Transform your healing into service by helping others find recovery, freedom, and community.

Facilitator Role Preference

Experience & Background

Relevant Experience / Short Bio *

Why are you drawn to this Step Workshop? *

Availability & Additional Notes

General Availability for Planning Calls

Will you be available to travel to Los Angeles in October 2026? *

Questions or Additional Notes

Your information is confidential and used solely for Liberation Sessions facilitator selection.

Questions?

James Purtue: 323.213.6634

Celina Lopez: 914.439.5420

Registration & Travel Information

Registration: $500 per attendee. Destination airport: LAX. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Los Angeles.

Shuttle included: Ground transportation from LAX to Tahquitz Pines Retreat, Idyllwild, CA is provided. Bus, room, and meals are all included in the $500 registration fee.

Important: Registration is required for all attendees, including workshop facilitators. Service work does not substitute for registration.

Need support? Installment payment plans, indigent sponsorship applications, and personal fundraising tools are all available at theblackyardcollectivenyc.org