- What if I can’t make all of them?
- It’s best if you can, each session builds upon the previous. If you have to miss more than 2 it might be best to wait for another time when you can commit to all of them
- What am I getting myself into?
- Good question, the exercises and homework between the sessions will be times of looking inward and your family of origin for patterns that will need to be reshaped
- That sounds like a lot of work
- It can be depending on your family history, you’ll need to be in a place where you’re ready to examine and maybe even confront those patterns you’ve developed as a result
- Is it worth it?
- Absolutely, you probably know the saying “If you keep doing what you're doing you’ll keep getting what you’re getting”. See the graphic attached From Brokenness Toward Wholeness
- So in 8 weeks, I’ll be a completely transformed person and all my problems will be gone?
- Uh… I can safely say that in that time you’ll have identified areas and learned tools to help you get to wholeness but you’ll probably be working it indefinitely.
- Personally, I can say that having taken / led these worshops and others like it I’m better for it after 8 years of practicing and making adjustments along the way. I suggest starting with this emotional maturity assessment to see where you’re at currently. https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/mature
- Do I take this by myself or with my spouse
- It’s about relationships, encourage anyone you are close to to take it, but it’s not a requirement, they might not be ready and that’s ok
- Is it just for married people?
- No
- I can’t take it this time, will you offer it again?
- Nothing is certain but Stephanie and I are open to it. There’s value in retaking it as well, you’ll learn something new each time.
- Can I bring someone that’s not a part of our church?
- Absolutely, it is based on scripture it’s open to anyone
- You mentioned homework, what’s that about?
- There are daily devotionals, light reading, and some journaling between sessions, you’ll get the most benefit if you do it, they are not time-consuming
- Why are there so many questions?
- If you’ve made it this far you’re probably a good candidate