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Do you find that you have to act differently around certain people? Do you have to read others to keep from upsetting them? Are you constantly trying to make sure "everyone is happy?"
I know what this feels like and I can help you resolve the chameleon syndrome so that you are free to be yourself, no matter where you are or who you are with.
Patience
Autonomy
Consistency
Expansiveness
Patience for your development as a parent and for your child’s development as a person.
Autonomy is the freedom to be yourself, regardless of who you are with.
Consistency is the boundary that will convince your child that you can be trusted.
Expansiveness is the opposite of limited and our ability to grow comes from the freedom to become more and more expansive.
The laws of nature say we will get bigger, grow older and look like “adults.” But development does not adhere to physiological laws. Our internal development is not automatic.
Thousands of people seek therapy every day and 99% of those people are seeking help related to their mental/emotional/spiritual development. Parenting is the most critical influence to one’s development.
The best way to expose the potential for a successful marriage is to look at each persons conflict-resolution-style. Also, the best way to lose sight of your unmet needs is to stay stuck in the awkwardness of trying to get your spouse to change his or her conflict-resolution-style. Do you see a theme? Conflict and personal needs are always parallel to one another. Know your needs, know where they come from and why they are so important to you, and learn how to resolve conflict without sacrificing your needs.
Class includes: Defining "True Intimacy" with self and spouse, Congruency in the relationship through Virginia Satir's communication theory, Experiential exercises in a group setting, and a focus on past wounds and present forgiveness. Some classes are designed for 1 day and others are designed for an eight-week course. Please call for more information.
I have found that many families (including mine) operate on a reward/discipline system according to behavior. The Bible defines sin as separation from God; a position rather than a behavior. According to Scripture, once we put our faith in Jesus, we are eternally close to God, thus our behavior cannot separate us from God; we are saved.
My point in this is that children often perceive that their behavior dictates their ability to be close to, or accepted by, God. This perception can be extremely damaging to the spiritual growth of the family.
This class is designed to help families share their growth, as opposed to just hope for the best. Again, success is earned and maintained. Each family needs a spiritual identity for its members to rely on.
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