Difficult vs. Destructive Relationships | Therapy & Theology
Channel: Official Proverbs 31 Ministries
Date: 2023-03-23

Lysa TerKeurst talks with her friend Leslie Vernick about the difference between difficult relationships, which we all have to navigate at times, and destructive relationships, which are damaging to our relational and emotional health and overall well-being.

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Additional resources from Leslie Vernick:
1. Quickstart Free Guide: https://leslievernick.com/free-guide/
2. 5 Red Flags: https://g14llpzk.pages.infusionsoft.net/
3. "The Emotionally Destructive Marriage" by Leslie Vernick:
https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Destructive-Marriage-Voice-Reclaim/dp/0307731189/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O1Y8HF3IK9BT&keywords=Emotionally+Destructive+Marriage+by+Leslie+Vernick&qid=1677258570&sprefix=emotionally+destructive+marriage+by+leslie+vernick%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1
4. "The Emotionally Destructive Relationship" by Leslie Vernick: 
https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Destructive-Relationship-Stopping-Surviving/dp/0736918973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MZENN5KG9BTS&keywords=Emotionally+Destructive+Relationships+by+Leslie+Vernick%3A&qid=1677258608&sprefix=emotionally+destructive+relationships+by+leslie+vernick+%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1

P.S. Looking for something specific? Fast-forward this video using the minute markers below!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Difficult or destructive relationship?
3:24 Red flags
6:52 Seeking truth in relationships
12:21 Discerning where our fears come from
17:32 Building courage to face the truth
20:43 Fight isolation with community
23:02 Listening to your body
25:47 Encouragement when you feel alone
29:42 Fruit of repentance 
32:22 Trust God in this dark valley

Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. www.aacc.net

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