Individuation (in·di·vid·u·a·tion) is the word used to describe when a person is differentiating themselves from their prior groups of association. In other words, it’s when a person decides to start deciding who they want to be. From people, to a person; soup to nuts…. is this making sense? We probably butchered this description but we guarantee you’ll understand what we’re talking about once you start listening. Individuation is probably not a word you’ve used often but you have experienced it. Michael, Lindsay and Evan will explore this topic and the many scenarios you’ve probably seen it played out in your own lives.
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- 5:30 - Intro to Individuation
- 11:05 - How individuation often is revealed in moments of conflict. Michael shares his own experiences interacting with college students as they figure out their own identities as human beings.
- 17:50 - How individuation is played out when young adults are forming their own opinions in politics as well as their religious beliefs. These forms of self-exploration are important to our maturation process, but they often create conflict within our families or friend groups.
- 28:30 - How do, we as individuals, approach this experience?
- 31:00 - How do we bring up the ways we think the world is changing? How do we speak honestly and without fear? Michael shares insights on how our ongoing individuation can affect marriages and Lindsay describes the issues of helicopter-parenting.
- 39:40 - How to figure out our personal identity vs. the identity others have given us, and how to facilitate a healthy process of individuation that minimizes conflict.
- 42:10 - Thoughts on how to normalize the process of individuation so others feel safe. Also, how individuation is part of our own sanctification and learning of who God made us to be
- 47:45 - Is individuation a degradation of the principle of walking the narrow path as described by Jesus in Matthew 7?
- 59:45 - How do we begin our own individuation process if we feel led to start one? How can seeing a therapist or a pastor actually help you in your journey? Also, what are the benefits of solitude and meditation?
