No one sends us to school to become emotionally mature. However, if we want our relationships to be healthy and fruitful, emotional maturity is actually a key component we must be committed to working on continually in our lives.

In this episode of Therapy & Theology, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, talk about the signs, symptoms and cures of emotional immaturity and how we can “be alert and of sober mind” (1 Peter 5:8, NIV) and really experience the fulfillment found in healthy relationships secure in emotional maturity.

Helpful links from Lysa TerKeurst and the Proverbs 31 Team:

- Download Lysa’s free assessment titled "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?” With Bible teaching and Q&A you complete alongside a trusted friend, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Get your copy here: https://proverbs31.org/read/resource-...

- Get your copy of Lysa’s devotional “Embraced,” and find freedom from the struggles that have held you hostage and learn new ways to experience God’s love. https://www.p31bookstore.com/products...

Here’s a list of some signs of emotional maturity or sobriety mentioned in this episode: Be committed to healthy habits, not unhealthy coping mechanisms; operate in self-awareness; own your stuff and take responsibility for your actions without saying “but you …” and blaming; express empathy; admit your mistakes and confess them; steer clear of judgment; practice and enforce healthy boundaries; seek first to understand before you’re understood by saying “help me understand …”

Ready to take the next step in finding a Christian counselor? Here’s a good place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances: American Association of Christian Counselors https://www.aacc.net