co parenting walking the walk with your ex session 2 of 4
DESCRIPTION
Coparenting -2 of 4TRANSCRIPT
Kevin Karlson JD PhD
Guest Speaker
Keep the focus on you Avoid complaining about former spouses Save flirting and dating for after the class is
completed in 4 weeks
Check In- Homework; gratitude Kim’s testimony Spiritual warfare in co-parenting Tools Simulations
Format/agenda for each session:
5 minute warm up/check in/introductions exercise in pairs
2 pairs--one men, one women get together in a group of 4 for the simulations
Mini-lecture on these topics: (one per session)
-communicating effectively, -spiritual warfare -dealing with boundaries, extended families -mom’s house, dad’s house issues
The simulation format: (each person plays each role one time) -one dad, -one mom, -dad's coach, -mom's coach;
Set up problem fact situation and describe the job for each role along with the challenge for the simulation;
-run simulation for 5-7 minutes, then -debrief in the group, coaches comment to each "parent", -discuss lessons learned, opportunities for improvement
*change roles, run simulation again (coaches from 1st round are "parents" this round) *report out to big group from each group of 4
lessons learned comments feedback homework Closing
Volatile relationship with Ex Shift (Biblical principles applied) Walk-Out (daily application of principles) Relationship healed
General Principles We wrestle not with flesh and blood but…
▪ Ephesians 6:12
All our thoughts are not our own▪ Matthew 16:22-23
Take every thought captive▪ 2 Corinthians 10:5
Separate them from the evil within▪ Romans 7: 15-17
Forgiveness; its not optional▪ Luke 23:34 Matthew 6:14-15
Recognizing the spirits at work
pride
un-forgiveness
bitterness
accusation
control/domination
murder of the tongue
Recognize the spirit(s) in you Repent Receive forgiveness
THEN
Respond in love Say “No” to the flashcards of past wrongs Resist when they return
▪ James 4:7
When you stumble
Repent
Forgive yourself, you’re only human
Pray
Start over
Pray for your “ex” every day; in front your kids
Ask God to bless them
Your spouse may never change Your changed response to every interaction
will change the relationship over time Be diligent, patient, believe that God will
move
Re-run the last disagreement between you and your ex in your head
Identify the spirits in each of you Pray; repent; practice doing it different in
your head Now set up the scene and practice doing it
differently Coaches; stop them when a spirit shows up
The simulations: (each person plays each role one time) one dad, one mom, dad's coach, mom's coach;
Run simulation for 5-7 minutes, then Debrief in the group, coaches comment to each "parent" Discuss lessons learned, opportunities for improvement
Change roles, run simulation again (coaches from 1st round are "parents" this round)
Report out to big group from each group of 4
lessons learned comments feedback homework Closing
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