Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Learning to Build Healthy Trust (Part 1 of 2)
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Apr 15, 2025 
Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and author, delves into the critical elements of trust, discussing understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He reveals the fears that often hinder trust and the lengthy process of rebuilding it after breaches. Cloud shares insights on the importance of past performance in establishing trust and the necessity of communication in relationships, using poignant anecdotes to illustrate how empathy can deepen connections. His expert perspective blends psychological wisdom with biblical teachings, making for a compelling conversation.
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Trust as a Fundamental Need
- Trust is a fundamental human need, like breathing.
- We constantly assess our safety, even unconsciously, through a "trust algorithm."
Resolving Conflict Through Understanding
- Dr. Cloud helped a CEO and chairman resolve a conflict by facilitating understanding between them.
- The CEO unknowingly demonstrated the first element of trust: understanding.
Trust is Essential for Life
- A man on a plane claimed he trusted no one, only himself.
- Dr. Cloud pointed out that he trusted the pilots, mechanics, and other drivers, highlighting our inherent reliance on trust.