08 - BOUNDARIES: MEASURING SUCCESS
ICE BREAKER / GAME
What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics?
OPENING PRAYER
PRAYER EXAMPLE: Heavenly Father, thank you for this time together. We love you and praise you for your Divine Guidance as it pertains to boundaries and really everything in our lives. You love us perfectly and meet us right where we are. Thank you. Holy Spirit, speak to us and through us tonight, 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 are some of your core values?
- Do you think it’s valuable to role play to prepare for a difficult, boundary setting conversation? If so, who can you role play with?
- Have you set any boundaries in the past 8 weeks, during our boundaries learning? How did it go?
- How can you measure the effectiveness of boundaries you have set?
- How can you make sure you stay connected with your support system community? (Group, Friends, Church, Others)
- What has been your favorite part of this Groups Semester?
PRAYER
(Encourage others to pray, gaining confidence in public prayer in a safe environment)
EXAMPLE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, this Group community is invaluable. Our time together helps us to grow closer to each other and to you, Lord. Thank you that we get to experience these moments together. May we stay connected as our faith-focused brothers and sisters, holding each other in high regard, loving and caring for one another. May we remain vulnerable to each other’s needs, showing up, lifting up and looking up to you. We love you forever and always, Amen.