Welcome to Immanuel LifestyleWeek 1: Relational Circuits

Monday, March 11, 13

Week 1: Relational Circuits

Devotions

Introductions (Ourselves, the Class, Sources)

What are Relational Circuits & why do they matter? (Teaching & Triad Exercises)

Housekeeping & HW

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Class Goal

Increase each person’s capacity to have an interactive relationship with God.

This -- EXPERIENTIAL CONNECTION WITH GOD -- is the foundation for deep and lasting:

spiritual growth

healing from painful experiences & life events

relationships with others (& unity in the Body of Christ)

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What to expectKnowledge-based teaching informed by an understanding of the brain.

Experiential exercises to discover how relational connection occurs with God and others.

Specific explanations and skills to intentionally increase understanding of & capacity for relational connection.

Practical examples, demonstrations, and reflection on Immanuel as a lifestyle, with foundation laid for Immanuel as an intervention & Immanuel as a prayer ministry.

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Sources & Resources

Alive and Well website (www.alivewell.org)

blog (alivewell.org/connect) for video and handouts

Vimeo (vimeo.com/aliveandwell)

Bibliography/Sources

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Jim Wilder: Therapist, Shepherd’s House, Pasadena, CAThe Life Model & “Share Immanuel” Booklet

lifemodel.org

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Karl & Charlotte Lehman: Immanuel Prayer, Evanston, ILOutsmarting Yourself & many articles on website

kclehman.com, immanuelapproach.com

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Chris & Jen Coursey: THRIVE, Peoria, ILTHRIVE Skill Guides

thrivetoday.org

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Ed Khouri: Thriving Recovery, NCRestarting, Belonging, etc.

thrivingrecovery.org, equippinghearts.com

SOURCES

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Relational Circuits

What are they& why do they matter?

What is it like to have our RCs on? off?

If they are off, how do we get them back on?

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RC ChecklistOFF

I  just  want  to  make  a  problem,  person  or  feeling  stop  and  go  away.

My  mind  is  ‘locked  onto’  something  upsetting.

I  just  want  to  get  away,  or  >ight  or  I  freeze.

I  don’t  feel  like  listening  to  what  others  are  feelings,  saying  or  going  to  say.

I  don’t  want  to  make  eye  contact.

It  is  all  your  fault.

ONThe  person  is  more  important  than  the  problem.

I  can  be  respectful.

I  am  aware  and  interested  in  other’s  points  of  view.

I  can  join  in  give-­‐and-­‐take  both  verbally  and  nonverbally.

I  see  this  moment  as  a  new  situation  where  I  can  learn  something.

I  am  not  struggling  with  feeling  isolated  and  alone.

I  am  eager  to  talk  with  God  about  this  situation  (Immanuel!!!)

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Relational Circuits

What are they& why do they matter?

What is it like to have our RCs on? off?

If they are off, how do we get them back on?

Monday, March 11, 13

Class Goal

Shalom for my bodyMoro Reflex

First Aid Yawn

Attachment Center Exercise

Appreciation

Attunement

Monday, March 11, 13

Class Goal

Increase each person’s capacity to have an interactive relationship with God.

This -- EXPERIENTIAL CONNECTION WITH GOD -- is the foundation for deep and lasting:

spiritual growth

healing from painful experiences & life events

relationships with others (& unity in the Body of Christ)

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Housekeeping & HWWeek 1 Practice Assignment: noticing RCs on/off

Practice doing the RC exercises & record what you notice

TREATS :-)

Please arrive on time

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