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Conqueror’s Course Bonding – Part I. Define Bonding Character Study – Ruth Signs and Symptoms Team Time. Agenda. What is Bonding?. Page 22 The ability to establish an emotional attachment to another person on the deepest level The ability to relate to another on the deepest level
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Conqueror’s CourseBonding – Part I Define Bonding Character Study – Ruth Signs and Symptoms Team Time Agenda
What is Bonding? Page 22 • The ability to establish an emotional attachmentto another person on the deepest level • The ability to relateto another on the deepest level • When you bondwith someone: • Share deepest thoughts, fears, dreams, feelings • No fear of rejection
Creatures of Relationship • It is a basic human need • God is not alone: “Let us make man in our image” • We were created with a deepneed to be in relationship • With God • With Others • Our perspective on ourselves will become better as this need is met
Relationship = Righteousness • “Righteousness” • Fulfilling the obligations of a relationship • “In a right relationship” • Not “doing the right thing”
Bonding in Development • Starts from infancy • Infant, toddler, young child, friends, etc. • Built on consistently goodrelational experiences • Gradual increase in independence • Reliance on good memories • God does the same thing • “Remember…” throughout Bible
Character Study • Ruth 1:6-19 • How were Ruth’s relationships (bonding)? • With God • With others • With herself
Character Study • Why couldn’t Ruth leave Naomi? • It wasn’t easy – foreign woman in Jewish culture • Who was she concerned about? • Who did she want to share her life with? • What were here priorities?
Signs & Symptoms of Bonding Problems • Lack of bonding causes: • Perpetual hungerfor a deep need • Isolation from others, God • Constant loneliness
Signs & Symptoms of Bonding Problems • Signs & Symptoms if left in an isolated state: • Depression, despair • Feelings of meaninglessness • Emptiness • Feeling disconnected from the world around • For a complete list, see notes Caution: Signs and symptoms are severe, not just a bad day…
Team Time • Volunteer to share REBT sheet • In your teams, the goal is truth & grace • Take turns speaking and listening • If you need more time, work it out