Dysfunctional Family by June Hunt
In many ways, dysfunctional families are becoming the new norm in our society, affecting families in and outside the church. In this minibook, June Hunt explains the signs, characteristics, and impact dysfunctional families have on children's attitudes and behavior--revealing the ugly truth that dysfunction often produces more dysfunction. She presents practical ways to break the generational cycle of dysfunction--giving those who come from this background hope and equipping those who minister to them (pastor, church leader, or friend) with practical insight on how to help.Coming from a dysfunctional family can often make a person feel helpless--doomed to repeat the same mistakes and behaviors as their parents. June emphasizes that change is possible. Using the familiar Bible story of Joseph and his brothers, June reveals how God can use one family member yielded to Him to change the dynamics of an entire family. She also tells the remarkable true story of Catherine Brown Deeken, a woman who grew up in a shattered home with 2 alcoholics, but who now (through the grace of God) runs Rainbow Days, a ministry which supports over 65,000 children who are living in high-risk situations.
Compassionate in its approach, rich with scripture, and easy-to-understand, this minibook explains how to reverse the impact of unhealthy family relationships.
Topics addressed:
- What is a dysfunctional family? What is a functional family? What are the dysfunctional family roles? How does being raised in a dysfunctional family affect future relationships?
- Signs, symptoms, and common characteristics of a dysfunctional family.
- 8 dominant traits characterized by dysfunctional families, including chaos, control, denial, inconsistency, emotional indifference, instability, shame, and unpredictability.
- How unresolved conflicts in the past often cause children to repeat the dysfunctional behavior of their parents.
- A checklist to see if you--or someone you know--is showing signs of unresolved conflict.
- Dozens of step-by-steps suggestions and practical ways to replace old mindsets and behaviors from unhealthy family relationships with God's truth.
Look for more titles in the Hope for the Heart series. These mini-books are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems.
June Hunt is the founder of Hope for the Heart [Esperanza para el corazón], a global biblical counseling ministry, and the host of the same-named radio program, which has won awards. She is also the author of a number of books. June Hunt is the creator of Hope for the Heart, a global biblical counseling ministry, as well as the host of the award-winning Hope for the Heart radio program. Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes, Healing the Hurting Heart, and Hope for Your Heart are just a few of her many publications.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781596369368 |
| ISBN 10 | 1596369361 |
| Title | Dysfunctional Family |
| Author | June Hunt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rose Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-06-11 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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