Unpacking the Emotional Baggage That Weakens Relationships
We all have emotional baggage clogging the suitcases in our souls. Unprocessed pain from childhood and past relationships distorts our perceptions, weakens our trust, and often leads to out-of-proportion reactions. In this episode, relationship coach Dana Che Williams joins Jennifer Slattery to discuss common signs of emotional baggage and ways we can begin to unpack those things that aren't serving us or our relationships.
(Scroll down for discussion/reflective questions.)
Resources mentioned:
The Best of You by Dr. Allison Cook (Here Jennifer's discussion with Allison here.)
Relationship Connection Quiz (on Dana's Website)
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Discussion/reflective questions:
- What resonated with you most in this episode?
- What relational patterns have you noticed in your life?
- What relational patterns have you noticed in your family of origin?
- How challenging do you find it to trust others?
- When do you most tend to react strongly? Do you notice a pattern that might point to unprocessed pain?
- When navigating relational challenges might it be helpful to get help from someone with relationship training?
- Why is it important to seek God's wisdom and perspective regarding our behavior and relationships?
- What is one step God might want you to take, having listened to this episode?
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