Session 7:
Grieving & Forgiveness
Finished the Change Workshop?
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0:00 - Intro, Completion Forms
3:11 - 5 stages of grief
12:21 - Healthy VS unhealthy versions of anger
15:57 - Tommy and Jim debrief the 1st video (connection between grief and forgiveness, different things we grieve, anger, dysfunctional homes, role of anger)
23:55 - Jesus' command to forgive // an example of forgiveness
27:01 - Forgiveness, unforgiveness, reconciliation, false beliefs about forgiveness
32:03 - FORGIVENESS WORKSHEET - Piece-by-piece explanation
38:21 - FORGIVENESS WORKSHEET - "Spiritual work"
45:46 - Ruth's experience with the exercise
47:44 - Tommy and Jim debrief the 2nd video (Jesus' challenging words, faster together, worksheet, letting go VS resolving)
51:23 - Next steps, completion forms, Change Groups, future workshops
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Complete the Forgiveness Exercise
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Questions for Reflection
What major incidents or experiences have I had to grieve in my life? How did I experience or suppress elements of the 5 stages?
Is there any unfinished grief in my life? Experiences or losses that I can’t revisit because of the pain that still lingers there?
Are there any stages of grief that I need to revisit or ask God to help me experience in a healthy way?
Read through the false beliefs that can hinder forgiveness - say them each out loud to yourself) Which ones feel most true when I say them? What relationships, experiences, or emotions come to mind when I meditate on the origin of that belief?
How have I experienced hope or change throughout this workshop?
What is my best next step to continue my journey of change?
Talk to someone about what you’re learning.
You can start a great conversation with a few simple questions whether they're going through this workshop or not. That conversation could help you internalize the content better, give you a better understanding of your own journey, and strengthen the relationship with the person you're talking to.
Share with someone your biggest takeaway from the Change Workshop.
What has motivated you to make big changes throughout your life? What has threatened to hinder that change?
Have you ever had a positive experience with grief? When have you grieved well?
Has forgiving someone else ever helped set you free?
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