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
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God
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Today’s Presenter: Rich Blue, LCPC
presented by: The Center for Christian Life Enrichment
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• 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.
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What You’ll Get
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• 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
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Step #1: Share from your Heart
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SadAngryScared
Feeling Focused Communication
SASHET: The six families of feelings
HappyExcitedTender
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• 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.
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Step #2: Stay In The Here And Now
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• Be Authentic• Share what is true• Have more genuine self
disclosure• Avoid:
• Preaching and teaching• Giving advise• Talking about others• Meaningless chatter
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Step #3: Be Yourself
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• 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.
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Step #4: Ask Meaningful Questions
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• Pay attention to yourself and the other person.
• Monitor your social insecurities that may distract you.
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Step #5: Listen Well
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• 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.
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Step #6: Stay Clear and Current
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• 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]
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Step #7: Get Support
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About The Center for Christian Life Enrichment
Renew your relationship, Deepen your faith
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• 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
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Christian Life Enrichment Staff
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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