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Made for Relationships: Exploring Love, Family, and Attachment

Discover the intricate dynamics of love, family, and attachment in this insightful book by Dr. Tim Clinton. Learn how to build healthy relationships, navigate challenges, and find healing through narrative recall, reframing, and forgiveness. Dive into the depths of intimacy, trust, and connection, and explore the core beliefs that shape our relationships.

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Made for Relationships: Exploring Love, Family, and Attachment

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  1. “Why We Love, Feel And Act The Way We Do” Dr. Tim Clinton American Association of Christian Counselors

  2. MADE FOR RELATIONSHIPS The Sacred Romance -- “Lover of our Soul” Love and Marriage -- Genesis 2:18-25; SOS; Matt.19; I Cor. 7; I Cor. 13; Eph.5:21 ff; I Peter 3:1-10 The Family -- Deut. 6:6-9, Psalm 127; I Tim. 5:8

  3. Attachments vs. Close Relationships The Big Five • Seeks closeness in times of trouble • Safe Haven • Exploration • Separation  Anxiety/Anger • Loss  Grief

  4. Core “Relationship” Beliefs Self Other • Am I worthy? • Am I capable? • Am I willing? • Are you available? • Are you accessible? • Are you capable? • Are you willing?

  5. Relationship Rules

  6. Attachment and Feelings

  7. Attachment and Intimacy

  8. Breaking Free Step I: Remember Your Story – Narrative Recall Step II: Recognize Your Pain and Need for Healing – “Can’t heal what you don’t feel” Step III: Reframe the Meaning of Your Story Step IV: Repair Your Story – ‘forgiveness, grace and acceptance’ Step V: Reconnect – deepening emotional strands of safety, trust and intimacy; able to accept influence from others.

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