Changes That Heal
Brie Hoffler
Though we cannot change the past or control people in our lives today, we can change who we are and how we relate to others. What changes do you need to make to discover more joy, richer relationships, and freedom from old wounds?
In this workbook, companion to the groundbreaking bestseller Changes That Heal, Dr. Henry Cloud guides you through the four crucial tasks you need to complete on your way to lasting healing and growth:
I think I know how to speak the truth, that it is easy to do so. The first chapter of Henry Clouds book Changes that Heal served as an excellent reminder that speaking the truth is not easy. Not because it is so hard to so those tough things, but because I often think of truth as separate from grace.
My daughter was having trouble getting ready for school this morning. One after the other, I pointed out the things she forgot or did wrong as the morning dragged on. I communicated to her that she needs to be able to get ready better, keep her room neat, and move quicker.
There is no truth that does not proceed from the mercy and gentleness of Christ. Though it feel harsh to me at the time, though such truth be unwelcome, it is not the character of the truly true to be cruel, mean, condemning.
Oh, Lord, may I begin this day with an ever clearer vision of the character of truth as you know it. May I embody that Truth which came not through the Law, but through the person of Christ, not that I may set myself in opposition to law, but that every word of truth I speak my echo with the human and personal voice of our Lord and Savior. May I come to believe and represent that in every truth is grace and in every grace truth, and in this may our healing begin afresh.
Many of us struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequacy. We know that God created us in his image, but how can we be loving when we feel burned out? How can we be free when we struggle with addiction? Will we ever enjoy the complete healing God promises?
Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.
The Foundational Growth Series consists of 4 studies by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend: Changes That Heal, Boundaries, Hiding From Love, and Safe People, and its purpose is to use sound biblical principles to create a warm, caring, and trusting atmosphere where healing can occur and lives can be changed. The Foundational Growth series groups are usually held during three 13-week semesters each year in a small, closed group setting. Scroll down to see info for each specific study.
You must register for and attend one of the Foundational Growth Series Orientation sessions only held prior to Changes That Heal; each session has a capacity limit, and registration will close when capacity is reached.
2) Boundaries (Dr Henry Cloud & Dr John Townsend) - Are you controlling your life? Often, people focus so much on being loved that they forget their limits. In this 13-week closed, small group setting, you will
4) Safe People (Dr Henry Cloud & Dr John Townsend) - Do your "people connections" lift you up or drag you down? If you often make "wrong" choices in love, work, or friendships, you can learn to find people who are good for you! This 13-week closed, small group will identify traits of untrustworthy people, offer practical strategies for forming healthy associations, and reveal things about yourself that jeopardize relationships.
No. The primary focus of a Bible study is to understand God and His truths by reading, considering, and discussing scripture. On the other hand, the Foundational Growth Series is based on scripture but focuses on the application of Biblical truths that result in relational and spiritual healing and growth. Scripture is included in these studies to reveal and emphasize Biblical basis. Homework, videos, and discussions are aimed at using grace, truth, and time to plant wisdom in your head and spiritual maturity in your heart.
No. Only paper materials are permitted in groups. However, some participants obtain electronic versions of books in addition to their paper versions to use outside of groups (e.g., to listen to in their cars).
Author: Dr. Henry Cloud
Changes That Heal How to understand your past to ensure a healthier future. Christians are suffering from a whole range of emotional problems: anxiety, loneliness, grief over broken relationships, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy.
Changes That Heal How to understand your past to ensure a healthier future. Christians are suffering from a whole range of emotional problems: anxiety, loneliness, grief over broken relationships, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy.
Dr. Cloud in this book has identified four aspects of the personality of God that, if we would cultivate them, would greatly improve our day-to-day functioning. God is able to do four things that we, his children, have difficulty doing:
In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Cloud takes the reader step-by-step through the four basic tasks of becoming mature image bearers of God:
Bonding to others
Separating from others
Sorting out good and bad in ourselves and others
Becoming an adult
Dr. Cloud not only explains and describes each task, he also identifies the problems that result when we fail to accomplish that task, and he shows us what changes to make in our lives in order to bring about healing.
Dr. Henry Cloud is a popular speaker, and co-host, with Dr. John Townsend, of the nationally broadcast New Life Live! Radio program, and cofounder of Cloud-Townsend Clinic and Cloud-Townsend Resources. His bestselling books include the Gold Medallion Award-winning Boundaries books and Making Small Groups Work. Dr. Cloud and his wife and two daughters live in Southern California.
Dr. Cloud helps you move forward with each task, overcome hurdles along the way, and draw closer to God. With chapter-by-chapter reflection questions, application ideas, prayers, and Bible study prompts, Changes That Heal Workbook is a great companion for both groups and individuals. Take your spiritual growth another step in this practical, life-changing guide to your personal healing.
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Safe People will help you discover why good people can get tangled in bad relationships, how to avoid repeating your own mistakes, and how to pick safe, healthy people for the friends you make and the company you keep. In Safe People, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend teach you that being with an unsafe person can be damaging to your confidence, your trust in others, and even your health. You'll learn that you have the power to surround yourself with accepting, honest, and safe people who draw you closer to being the person God intended you to be.
Trust is the fuel for all of life. We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust. Dr. Cloud explores the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present for any relationship to function successfully and helps us to understand how to implement them. He also guides us through the difficult process of repairing trust when it has been violated and broken, even when restoring trust feels impossible.
Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives and relationships that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts at spiritual growth. Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.
Best-selling author Dr. John Townsend teaches you that love can actually be learned and gives you the steps and tools to become skilled in love. Using his trademark stories to flesh out the important principles, Dr. Townsend covers receiving love, connecting love, healing love, confronting love, romantic love, and surrendering love. Through his teaching, listeners will discover - and start enjoying - the words, actions, and experiences of authentic love.
Years of counseling enabled Dr. Henry Cloud to observe people trying to work out the most important issues of life. If we sincerely want to "get life right" and quit repeating the same mistakes, 9 Things You Simply Must Do provides the practical guidance we need to live life to its fullest.
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