Emotionally Healthy Relationships
The Emotionally Healthy Relationship course will equip you with practical tools to really love people in difficult situations and mature into an adult follower of Jesus. The 7-week course will directly address core biblical principles to guide you into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life and help you develop mature, loving relationships with others.
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01
Community Temperature Reading
Reflection Questions
1. How did your family of origin share appreciations? complaints? and hopes and wishes?
2. What was is like for you express yourself in appreciation, complaints, and hopes and wishes?
3. Which of the categories listed above was easiest for you?
4. Which of the categories was most difficult for you?
02
Stop Mind Reading & Clarify Expectations
Reflection Questions
1. In what relationship in your life are you making an assumption that may not be true? What step can you take to clarify the truth with that person?
2. Is there a situation in your life in which God appears to be saying no or is failing to meet your expectations? How are you responding to that?
03- Explore The Iceburg
Reflection Questions
I suggest you begin each question by closing your eyes for a few moments in silence before you start writing.
What are you angry about (from past or present)?
What are you sad about (e.g., a small or big loss, disappointment, or choice)?
What are you anxious about (e.g., your money, future, family, health, job)?
What are you glad about (e.g. a relationship, an opportunity, your church)?
04
Incarnational Listening
Practice Question
“What is the biggest thing impacting you right now and how do you feel about it?
Reflection Questions
What was the experience like for you as the speaker? Or
Listener?
How was your family of origin at listening? Or speaking?
Name one or two obstacles you will need to overcome to
grow into a person who listens well.
05
Climb The Ladder of Integrity
ACTION STEPS
Before the next session, write about a difficult issue, using the Ladder of Integrity to express your thoughts.
After clarifying your value, decide if it is appropriate to share it with the person with whom you have the tension.
06
Clean Fighting
ACTION STEPS
Practice the skill of clean fighting this week.
07
Emotionally Healthy Relationships
3 Ways to Have Emotionally Healthy Relationships
1. Emotionally healthy relationships happen as we
practice acceptance.
2. Emotionally healthy relationships require that we value
difference.
3. You should stay connected.
Homework
Practice! Practice! Practice!