07 - BOUNDARIES: RESISTENCE TO BOUNDARIES
ICE BREAKER / GAME
What makes you laugh?
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER EXAMPLE: Heavenly Father, this time together as brothers and sisters in Christ is invaluable. We love you and thank you for this community. Be with us tonight, that we learn more about how to handle boundaries in the light of your love and grace. Holy Spirit, speak to us and through us, that we may grow closer to you and deepen our relationships. Amen.
GROUP SESSION VIDEO
This semester in Group focuses on the topic of relational boundaries. Our special guest is Rick Presley, LCMFT.
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
The below questions serve as a guide to conversation. Select those which you feel will spark conversation, depth and growth in understanding.
- What does having a high EQ mean to you? (Emotional Intelligence)
- Why is it important to understand what emotions are and what you are really feeling?
- What is the difference between: Happiness and Joy; Sadness and Depression; Anxiety and Fear; Peace and Contentment
- How are we teaching our children EQ? (As a society and in our families)
- Who is on your support team?
- What are your take-aways from tonight?
PRAYER
(Encourage others to pray, gaining confidence in public prayer in a safe environment)
EXAMPLE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for this time together. We praise you and aim to follow your example of healthy relationships and boundaries. Jesus showed us the Way. May we follow it. Thank you Father for creating us to be in relationship with one another. You are nothing short of amazing. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior we pray, amen.