New Releases by Les Parrott

Eight simple-but-powerful, instantly usable principles that will help you transform your marriage into everything you want it to be.

This clear and practical resource details 36 common teenage problems that are arranged alphabetically from abuse to suicide to help parents tackle each problem by encouraging them to answer key questions given to them.

"The Control Freak" is for anyone who has a control freak in his life, or is a control freak. It helps readers discover how God gives them grace to deal with difficult people and face their own need to control. The result can be stronger, more effective relationships with others.

It''s easy to lead the groundbreaking relationships course -- and as you might guess, it''s also wonderfully rewarding! You stand to gain as much as -- and maybe more than -- the rest of your group. Whether your own relationships are satisfying or in need of repair, you''ll sharpen your skills for making bad relationships better and good relationships great. We''ve done our best to streamline your preparation time as leader while maximizing the results. Your biggest job is to follow the clear, simple instructions and prompts in this leader''s guide. The rest is up to Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and your group. Get ready for exhilarating discussions and life-changing discoveries! Together, you and your group will acquire cutting edge strategies, skills, and insights for nurturing healthy relationships. You''ll learn principles that can help you solve relationship problems before they even begin -- and build the kinds of healthy, satisfying relationships that are life''s greatest riches.

From relationship experts, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, learn about the top ten traits of real lasting friendship. A good friend, they say: Makes time; keeps a secret; cares deeply; provides space; speaks the truth; forgives faults; remains faithful; laughs easily; celebrates success; and says a prayer.n

This book will pinpoint specific concerns of engaged couples and provide accessible answers to their concern in the form of ten essays by various authors.

How do you cope with impossible people? The author offers clear and direct answers for dealing with relationships that give so little but demand so much.

Despite its flaws and foibles, no institution can compare with the family when it comes to imparting values, teaching lasting truths, and passing on the faith. Once Upon A Family is a valuable tool for building a healthy, happy home. Paper.

The study of counseling is like following the flow of a great river where territorial conflicts are fought, bridges are constructed for commercial advantage, and alliances are made with various tributaries that serve the purposes of the main stream. But in the meanwhile, most of life is lived on the banks of the river by people who have learned how to adjust to circumstances beyond their control as they make a living, raise families, and strive to keep order in their lives. It is on these banks, among these people, that qualified professional counselors find their fullest opportunities for service. It is also here that most become fulfilled by the rewards of a profession that truly can make a difference.

At head of title: Center for Relationship Development.

Based on the book by Dr. Gary Collins, this study guide is designed to help you put into practice some of the insights and principles Dr. Collins writes about. Parrott''s guide will help you explore how families deal with change and cr isis, and how families, communities, and the church can draw together to face the challenges of living on the edge of the 21st century.

Choosing whom to date and ultimately finding true love is one of the most important decisions teens and young adults will ever make. "7 Secrets" outlines seven qualities to look for in others and ourselves to build great relationships.

Now there''s a practical guidebook for seasoned couples who''d like to apply their experience to assist newlyweds through the ups and downs of the first year of marriage. In this book, Drs. Parrot draw from their expertise and personal insights from marriage to address issues such as establishing good mentoring relationships, helping couples become soul mates, and helping newlyweds manage conflict.

Parrott exposes the guilt trap, details casualties of the guilt trap, and shows how one can escape from the guilt trap.