Classic Program: Starter Facilitator Handbook for Healing Groups

Lesson 6C Section Sub points

LG: Present

2. What is an addiction? (3 min)

SG: Discussion Question: “Why do people become addicted? How does it happen?” (5 min) LG: Feedback and top-up. Present the cycle of addiction. (7 min) SG: Hand out slips with the Bible verses (Jas 1:13–15; Eph 4:22–24; Col 3:1–3; Rom 6:11–13; 2 Cor 10:4–5; 1 Cor 10:13) to each group for discussion. (5 min) SG: Discussion Question: “Why don’t addicts just stop?” (5 min) LG: Feedback and top-up. (5 min) LG: Use the role play below to help participants know how to respond to addicts at different stages. For Stage 3, add: Help them connect with a local addiction recovery support group. (10 min) LG: Feedback (12 min)

3. Why do people become addicted? (12 min)

4. What does the Bible say about addictions? (17 min)

5. How can we help people who are addicted? (20 min)

SG: Discussion Question: “What have you found to be helpful for the family of an addict?” (5 min)

6. How can we help family members of addicts? (30 min)

LG: Feedback and top-up (10 min)

SG: “Imagine you are living with an alcoholic like the man in the story.” Discuss these questions. (8 min) 1. What could you actually change? 2. How could you take care of yourself? 3. What things might you do, intending to help the addict stop, that actually help him or her continue? (For example, covering up what is happening.)

LG: Feedback (7 min)

SG: If time allows

Closing exercise

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