7 steps for genuine friendship

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7 Steps for

Genuine Friendships presented by: The

Center for Christian Life Enrichment

Renew your relationship, Deepen your faith

Grappling with

God

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Today’s Presenter: Rich Blue, LCPC

presented by: The Center for Christian Life Enrichment


Grappling with

God

• Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Christian Life Enrichment

• Ordained minister• Practicing in the field of clinical

psychology for more than 25 years• Worked for Campus Crusade for Christ

and has partnered with dozens of churches in the Chicago-land area.



What You’ll Get



Grappling with

God

• More meaningful, satisfying, and nourishing relationships

• More peace; less worry and anxiety• More confidence; less insecurity• More grace; less guilt and shame• More faith; less apathy and resentment

towards God



Step #1: Share from your Heart



Grappling with

God

SadAngryScared

Feeling Focused Communication

SASHET: The six families of feelings

HappyExcitedTender


• Talk about what you are feeling in the moment.

• Stay focused on what is happening between you and the person you are with.

• Avoid distractions that numb your presence and aliveness.


Step #2: Stay In The Here And Now



Grappling with

God


• Be Authentic• Share what is true• Have more genuine self

disclosure• Avoid:

• Preaching and teaching• Giving advise• Talking about others• Meaningless chatter


Step #3: Be Yourself



Grappling with

God


• Take a genuine interest in the other person.

• Get to know something about the other person you will be able to remember.

• Encourage them to talk about themselves.


Step #4: Ask Meaningful Questions



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God


• Pay attention to yourself and the other person.

• Monitor your social insecurities that may distract you.


Step #5: Listen Well



Grappling with

God


• Express upset in the moment and learn how to resolve differences.

• Stay current and up to date with what is meaningfully happening in your life.


Step #6: Stay Clear and Current



Grappling with

God


• Developing meaningful relationships is a skill that improves with intention, time, and outside support.

• Schedule your complimentary 30-minute individualized coaching session.

• See improvements in any relationships- family member, spouse, God, boss, supervisor, co-worker, friends.

Contact Rich Blue (847) 272-3684 or [email protected]

center for christian life enrichment | 3100 dundee rd. ste. 102 | northbrook, il 60062 | www.cle.us.com presented by: The Center for Christian Life Enrichment

Step #7: Get Support


Grappling with

God



About The Center for Christian Life Enrichment


Grappling with

God

• Located in the northern suburbs of Chicago• 50+ years of experience and over a decade of

graduate education between our 5 therapists• Emotionally-focused approach to counseling• Cutting edge blend of psychology and Christian

principles



Christian Life Enrichment Staff


Grappling with

God

Richard BlueM.A., LCPC, NCC Clinical Director [email protected](847) 272-3684, ext. 14www.outoftheblueblog.us

Nancy RollinsM.S., LCPC, [email protected](847) 272-3684, ext. 13

Gabriela Caballero Cantú M.A., [email protected](847) 272-3684, ext. 15

Andrew MercerM.A., [email protected](847) 272-3684, ext. 17www.askmerce.com

Jon NotoM.A., [email protected](847) 272-3684, ext. 11www.growinginfaith.net


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