STARTING OVER

Introducton
The Four Parts of the Journey
Table 1-1. Course Content
Why this Course was Written
Special Features of this Course
The Group Member Guide
Written Work
The Facilitator Guide
Getting Started as a Facilitator
The Role of the Facilitator
Measuring Success
Flexibility j
Visual Aids

PART 1: Charting a Course
Lesson 1 Trust/Faith: finding a guide
Introduction
Course Overview and Completion
Course Overview
Course Completion Requirement
The Importance of Trust and Faith
Trust6
Faith
The Difference between Faith and Trust
Trustworthiness
Summary
Life Skills
Spiritual Application12
Start Over Plan Week 12
True/False Test

Lesson 2 Knowledge Introduction
An Introduction to the Human Brain
Figure 2-1. Simplified brain functions
How Do We Select Paths of Behavior?
A. Reactive Responses
Figure 2-2A. Reactive Responses
B. Rational Plans
Figure 2-2B. Rational Plans
C. Revisable Plans
Figure 2-2C. Revisable Plans
D. Forming Habits
Challenging our Thoughts
Figure 2-3 The ABCD Model
Nicole’s Scenario
Life Skills
Andrew’s Scenario
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 2
For Class Discussion
True/False Test

Lesson 3 Moral Excellence Introduction
PART 1: Moral Excellence
The Heart of the Matter
Figure 3-2. The Heart of the Matter
Three Components of Morals
Making moral choices
Table 3-1. God blesses these “be” attitudes
Table 3-2. Solving Difficult Problems
Ricardo and Alicia Scenario
PART 2: A Good Name
Introduction
Favor with God and Mankind
Power from the Holy Spirit
Life Skills
Table 3-3. Problem Solving Steps
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 3
For Class Discussion
True/False Test

PART 2: Staying on Course
Lesson 4 Self-Control: getting focused
Introduction
The Trap
Phases of Life-Controlling Problems
Jennifer’s Scenario
Phases of Life-controlling Problems
Figure 4-2. The Aggression Cycle
Life Skill
Phil’s Scenario
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 4
For Class Discussion
True/False Test

Lesson 5 Patient Endurance
Introduction
Table 5-1. Satisfying Needs
Excuses
Table 5-2. Excuses for our Behavior
Hidden Feelings
The Johari Window
Figure 5-1. The Johari Window
Phil and Melinda’s Story
Healthy Habits
Figure 5-2. Revisable Plans
Brett’s Scenario
Life Skill
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 5
For Class Discussion
True/False Test

PART 3: Traveling Light
Lesson 6 Coping with Losses
Introduction
Moving Beyond Disappointments
A. Types of Losses
B. My Personal Losses
C. The PIT--- The Grieving Process
The Grieving Process Diagram
Life Skill
Adjustment to My Losses Worksheet
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 6
For Class Discussion
True/False Test

Lesson 7 Forgiveness
Introduction
Asking for Forgiveness
Giving Forgiveness
Forgiving Myself
Table 8-1. Unforgiveness toward Self
Life Skill
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 7

PART 4: Arriving Home
Lesson 8 A Good Neighbor
Introduction
Self-Evaluation: Healthy Relationships
Table 6-1. What kind of neighbor am I?
Unfairness of Life
Envy
Jealousy
Life Skill
Brittany’s Scenario
Raul’s Scenario
Spiritual Application
Start Over Plan Week 8
True/False Test

Lesson 9 A Sacrificial Life
Introduction
Sacrificial Living and Addiction
Satisfying Whose Nee<ds and at What Cost?
Table 5-1. Satisfying Needs
Overcoming Negative Emotions Discussion
Spiritual Application
Two Views of Self
Two Views of Destinies
Graduation and Award of Certificates
True/False Test

Appendix
Our Core Scripture
The Gospel
Table A-1. Starting Over Worksheet
Handout 3-1. Problem Solving Exercise
Overcoming Negative Emotions Handout
Setting Priorities Worksheet
Course Critique
A Partial List of Scriptures Quoted
Learning Objectives
Evaluation Guide