Boundaries Bible Study Participant's Guide---Revised: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life - Paperback

by Henry Cloud (Author), John Townsend (Author)

Healthy relationships depend on maintaining effective personal boundaries. But many people don't know where to start. The New York Times bestselling book Boundaries has helped millions understand how to set boundaries in a loving way that builds relationships.

Drawing on principles from the Bible, the Boundaries Participant's Guide takes small groups on a journey of discovery and practical application so that you can answer tough questions like:

• Why do I feel guilty about setting clear boundaries?
• What if the boundaries I set hurt the other person?
• Is it difficult for me to hear no from others?
• What are examples of legitimate boundaries at work and home?
• How can I have good boundaries online?

As a participant, you'll learn how to live more fully and display truth and love more freely. Each of these nine interactive sessions corresponds with a video presentation by Cloud and Townsend (companion DVD, sold separately).

This Participant's Guide is packed with insights, exercises, and group discussion questions that can profoundly improve the quality of your relationships in every sphere of life--marriage, family, friendships, church, and the workplace.

Sessions include:

1. What is a Boundary?
2. Understanding Boundaries
3. The Laws of Boundaries, Part I
4. The Laws of Boundaries, Part II
5. Myths about Boundaries
6. Boundary Conflicts, Part I
7. Boundary Conflicts, Part II
8. Boundary Successes, Part I
9. Boundary Successes, Part II

Now revised to enhance both your group experience and personal growth, this Participant's Guide features insights, exercises, and all the practical resources for maximizing both group participation and personal growth.

Back Jacket

Healthy relationship and sound living depend on maintaining effective personal boundaries. But many people don't know where to start. Here's where---with the Boundaries ZondervanGroupwareTM. Based on the bestselling book by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, these nine interactive sessions can make a life-changing difference. Drawing on principles from the Bible, Boundaries guides small groups on a journey of discovery and practical application. As a participant, you'll learn how to live your life more fully and display truth and love more freely. Each of the nine Boundaries sessions contains a video presentation by Drs. Cloud and Townsend. It's the centerpiece for insights, exercises, and spirited group discussion that can profoundly improve the quality of your relationships in every sphere of life---marriage, family, friendships, church, and the workplace. Now revised to enhance both your group experience and personal growth, this participant's guide gives you practical tools for cultivating the habits of productive relationships. For use with Boundaries small group DVD, also available.

Author Biography

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and New York Times best-selling author with his books selling more than 10 million copies. As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, Malala Yousafzai, and others. In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEO's, leadership teams and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture. Dr. Cloud lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tori, and their two daughters, Olivia and Lucy.