Bestselling authors and trusted relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you strengthen and enhance your unique marriage with the perfect companion to your SYMBIS+ Assessment Report. The SYMBIS+ Assessment is a powerful and personalized marriage insight tool that covers seventeen key areas in your marriage, including wellbeing, social support, finances, personality, sex, communication, conflict, spirituality, time styles, and more. Whether you are debriefing your SYMBIS+ Report one-on-one with your certified Facilitator or in a small group or class, this guidebook is an ideal companion to SYMBIS+. Each chapter perfectly correlates to a page of your personal report--and gives you fun and practical steps toward making a bad marriage better or a good marriage great. Chock-full of real-life action steps, no-guilt exercises, and engaging discussion starters, this book will show you how to: Utilize the strengths you and your spouse bring to your marriage Navigate your hot-button issues Cultivate deeper intimacy and lifelong passion Kick financial worries to the curb Engage in heartfelt and meaningful conversations Whether you have already debriefed your SYMBIS+ Report with a certified SYMBIS Facilitator, or you are about to, don't miss out on what Strengthen Your Marriage will do for your relationship. You can find a SYMBIS+ Facilitator and your own SYMBIS+ Report to accompany this book at SYMBIS.com.

This is a practical resource for pastors, counselors and individuals needing guidance and strategies for career direction, career transitions, career crisis and job searching. Specific struggles and choices encountered on the career development journey are addressed.

#1 New York Times bestselling authors and renowned psychologists Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott share the single most important secret to happy relationships. Relationships are rife with disappointment--but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and over is, What's the single most important thing you can do for your relationships? After over twenty-five years of researching, writing, and speaking on this subject, in Healthy Me, Healthy Us the Parrotts have whittled down their answer to the truth contained in this single sentence: if you try to build intimacy with another person before you have gotten whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself. Relationship skills, tips, and tactics? Sure. They have their place. But meaningful relationships--the kind we all long for--grow from something deeper, something stronger, something that has more to do with being than doing. This groundbreaking book provides the three hallmarks to psychological, emotional, and spiritual health, pointing the way to true and lasting wholeness that can revolutionize every relationship you attempt to build.

The combustive force of a man s sexual drive can incinerate his wedding vows and family commitments---or it can ignite a flame of passion within his marriage that brings mind-blowing pleasure to both partners. In this practical guidebook filled with straight talk about the issues that concern men, psychologist Dr. Les Parrott reveals the truth about six areas that can undermine a man s confidence, damage his marriage, and leave him struggling unnecessarily with temptation. Parrott counters these false beliefs and uncovers the answers to: *how much sex women want *whether married sex can be truly satisfying and steamy *the biological effects of pornography *what it really takes to please a woman *whether masturbation is harmful or helpful *the controlling force behind a man s sexual drive Readers will learn how to change both their beliefs and their behavior, paving the way for a whole new dimension of sexual pleasure."

What can the Bible teach us about unconditional, everlasting, life-changing love? Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott as he shows us that we all deserve Love Like That. In this authentic, practical book, Dr. Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes proven findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself. In Love Like That, Dr. Parrott gives you the tools you need to love like Jesus, because when you do: you become less detached and more mindful you become less exclusive and more approachable you become less judgmental and more grace-full you become less fearful and more bold you become less self-absorbed and more self-giving Dr. Parrott teaches us that loving like Jesus can be a daily reality for anyone who chooses it. Why? Because this love isn't elusive. It isn't pie-in-the-sky. It isn't out of reach or relegated to untouchable saints. It's real. Jesus gives us practical examples of how to love in extraordinary ways. And you're likely closer to it than you know. Praise for Love Like That: "From the first vulnerable sentence, this heart-felt message from Dr. Parrott will compel you to not only be a better person, it will show you exactly how you can do just that." --Dave Ramsey, #1 bestselling author and radio host "Refreshingly honest and incredibly practical. This book is for everyone who wants to love like Jesus but never thought they could. I've personally benefited from this helpful book, and you will too." --Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and bestselling author of Forgiving What You Can't Forget "With an incredible blend of contemporary social science and a deep understanding of Scripture, Les Parrott's writing will help you see beyond what you may be tempted to settle for. And he'll show you the way, step-by-step, to realizing the kinds of relationships we all long for." --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ

What Do You Do When Your Teenager Is in Trouble? Where do you turn for dependable, expert advice? Start here. Helping Your Struggling Teenager gives you the practical information you need as a parent on thirty-six common, critical concerns your child may face. From drug and alcohol abuse to parental divorce and premarital sex, professional Christian counselor Les Parrott gives you essential insights not only on specific issues, but also on how to offer effective help as a parent. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter sheds light on several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like? Why did it happen? How can a counselor help? When should a counselor consult another professional, and where can he or she find additional resources? Arranged in two sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper. Then it informs you on the different struggles of teenagers. It includes a list of Scripture verses relevant to each of the thirty-six topics covered, plus Web addresses of organizations that deal with specific problems. Helping Your Struggling Teenager organizes and condenses insights and guidance for concerned parents into one extremely useful volume. Keep it at arm s reach for the answers you need, right when you need them."

Love Talk is like no other communication book you’ve ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You’ll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you’ll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other’s language like never before.

This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer…consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.

Love Talk includes:

- The all-new Deep Love Assessment

- The secret to emotional connection

- When not to talk

- A Communications 101 primer

- Practical help for the “silent partner”

Designed for use with the companion men’s and women’s Love Talk workbooks (sold separately).

You've read John Maxwell's best-selling Winning with People, and now you're ready for some specific action steps to build on the knowledge you gained. 25 Ways to Win With People has just what you need This complementary companion to the full-sized book is ideal for a quick refresher course on interpersonal relationships.

A small sampling of the twenty-five specific actions readers can take to build positive, healthy relationships includes: Complimenting People in Front of Others Creating a Memory and Visiting It Often Encouraging the Dreams of Others

Digging below the surface to take you to a whole new level. Offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life, this workbook is integral to getting the most out of Real Relationships--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott's updated and expanded edition of their classic and bestselling book, Relationships. Containing dozens of self-tests and assessments, this workbook will help you determine: your relational readiness, the health of the home you grew up in, your understanding of gender differences, and much more. Used in conjunction with the Real Relationships book, the Real Relationships Workbook digs below the surface to the depths of human interactions, helping you make your bad relationships better and your good relationships great, taking your life to a whole new level. The Real Relationships book--which includes a FREE interactive online assessment and vital information on virtual friendships and online dating--and Real Relationships Workbook reveal the secrets for healthy, authentic, and meaningful connections. Your relationships will never be the same.

In this updated edition, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott dig below the surface to the depths of human interactions, offering expert advice and practical tools for improving the most important aspect of human life: relationships. Designed for college students, young adults, singles, and dating couples, this cutting-edge book teaches the basics of healthy relationships, including friendship, dating, sexuality, and relating to God. Newly updated and expanded to include the latest research on relationship building and vital information on social networking, it provides readers with proven tools for making bad relationships better and good relationships great. A workbook is also available, which contains dozens of self-tests and assessments that will help readers determine their relational readiness, the health of the home they grew up in, their understanding of gender differences, and much more. Real Relationships and the Real Relationships Workbook furnish an honest and timely guide to forming the rich relationships that are life's greatest treasure.

We set off to crack the code for meaningful conversation . . . a plan that would move our communication from good to great. And we found it. A deep and simple plan for everything a loving conversation has to offer. We call it Love Talk. -Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott This men's workbook will help you personalize the concepts you encounter in the Parrotts' book Love Talk and put them to work in your relationships. Inside, you'll find exercises, assessments, self-tests, tips, applications . . . all the tools and guidance you need to Identify your personal communication style Understand how it interacts with that of your partner Talk your way to a healthier, stronger relationship Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you'll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other's language like never before. This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer . . . consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.

We set off to crack the code for meaningful conversation . . . a plan that would move our communication from good to great. And we found it. A deep and simple plan for everything a loving conversation has to offer. We call it Love Talk. -Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot This women's workbook will help you personalize the concepts you encounter in the Parrotts' book Love Talk and put them to work in your relationships. Inside, you'll find exercises, assessments, self-tests, tips, applications . . . all the tools and guidance you need to Identify your personal communication style Understand how it interacts with that of your partner Talk your way to a healthier, stronger relationship Love Talk is like no other communication book you've ever read. The fruit of years of research by two foremost relationship experts (who also happen to be husband and wife), this book forges a new path to the heart of loving conversation. You'll begin by identifying your security need and determining your personal communication style. Then you'll put together everything you discover to learn how the two of you can speak each other's language like never before. This very day, you can begin an adventure in communication that will draw the two of you closer, and closer, and closer . . . consistently, in a way that creates the depth and connection you long for in your relationship.

From the grandson of world-famous marriage expert Gary Smalley comes a
practical and hope-filled guide to building great relationships.

No one in history has seen a world like this. Never before has information been so
accessible. Never before have people lived as long, enjoyed fuller bank accounts, or
been more connected. Yet, we live in a world where relationships remain unfulfilled.

People aren't happy. Marriages are falling apart. And the so-called "strongest
relationships" we have are built on a simple swipe to the right.

So, what's the problem? If anyone can answer this impending question, it's Michael
Gibson. Growing up with a front row seat to the life and marriage of his grandfather,
best-selling author and speaker Gary Smalley, Michael witnessed firsthand what it truly
takes to build a life filled with great relationships. Providing a modern take on timetested
wisdom for a new generation, Michael challenges us to push past the fake, heal
the pain in our hearts, and move into a love that is real through 7 practical principles:

1. Honor others
2. Identify anger
3. Forgive
4. Celebrate in the midst of trials
5. Understand the power of God's Word
6. Be second in a world of firsts
7. Identify the personalities of others to foster understanding

By the end of REAL LIFE LOVE, you will learn to love and be loved like never before,
understand why you've been holding back on experiencing amazing relationships from
the beginning, and ensure that the love of your life won't just come into your life but
stay in your life

Love Talk Starters is the perfect tool for better understanding each other. Each page offers creative, surprising, fun, and deep questions designed to engage couples in the romance-building conversations every thriving marriage needs. Every couple wants to connect through meaningful conversations, yet when you finally find time to talk, it's often hard to know where to start. In this helpful little book, bestselling authors and respected marriage coaches Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott present 275 intriguing questions to kickstart meaningful conversations that will inspire strong and intimate connection in your relationship. Whether engaged, newlywed, or long-committed couples the closeness husbands and wives seek starts with inspiring dialogue - for date nights, special occasions, or any time you need to find your way back to each other. Designed to sharpen your love talk as a couple, and help you discover more about yourself, your partner, and your relationship, these Starters are just that - the start to the more fulfilling, joyful connection you want.

Marriage doesn’t make you happy. You make your marriage happy. But how?. Discover the six counter-intuitive dials to turn right now in your relationship. these are proven happiness boosters. and let’s face it, knowing how to make happiness—the deep and abiding joy of feeling good together—isn’t always easy for time-starved and sleep-deprived couples. Making Happy will change all that by: Instantly making your relationship 25 percent happier. Countering the effects of taking each other for granted so you can notice even more things you appreciate about each other. Knowing the easy way to ensure your partner is happier today than yesterday. Relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott bring all the relevant research together in Making Happy and show you how to elevate happiness in your relationship. It’s easier than you think. Includes an immensely practical three-week Happiness Plan.

Help your kids soar with: Self-esteem... Self-control... A healthy attitude... Optimism... Kindness... Commitment... Strong relationships... Strength in adversity... An enduring faith Well-known counselor and popular author Les Parrott III teams with his dad, Les Parrott, Sr., to give hope, help, and advice for parents wanting to instill a lasting legacy in their children's lives. Through the authors' warmth and personal experiences you will find solid advice for helping your kids not only get off the ground but soar high all of their lives. Paper.

Find the revolutionary path to success in the ultimate human challenge: truly loving other people. In this groundbreaking new book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott weaves together insights from theology, psychology, and sociology to show ordinary believers how to radically change their relationships.

Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott provides a revolutionary path to success in the ultimate human challenge: truly loving other people. Let's be honest. How many times have you fallen short at being a good friend, a wise parent, or a self-giving spouse because you didn't love--truly love--at the highest level? It's tough. We're bound to fail. The bar is so high, especially if you aspire to love like Jesus. But it's not impossible.

In Love Like Jesus, Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from sociology and psychology and blends them with biblical understanding to reveal practical and often counter-intuitive ways of loving like never before. He breaks them down into five factors--being mindful, being approachable, being a grace-giver, being vulnerable, and being empathetic--and shows how to practice them in daily life. The result will be deeply fulfilling and meaningful connections with nearly anyone you encounter--but especially in the relationships that matter most.

La propuesta de este libro, escrito por dos expertos en consejeria familia cristiana, Les Parrott III y Les Parrott Sr., es, en un mundo que pretende lo mismo pero con falsas premisas, ayudar a los padres a aumentar poderosamente en la vida de sus hijos la autoestima, autocontrol, buenos habitos, optimismo, nobleza, compromiso, relaciones fuertes y mucho mas. 104 paginas. Categoria Enriquecimiento Familiar.

Encuentra la senda revolucionaria que lleva al exito en el reto humano supremo: amar de verdad a las demas personas. En este nuevo libro pionero, el doctor Les Parrott, autor superventas numero uno del New York Times entrelaza los profundos conocimientos de la teologia, la psicologia y la sociologia para mostrarles a los creyentes corrientes como cambiar sus relaciones de forma radical. Psicologo y experto en relaciones, el Dr. Les Parrott proporciona un camino revolucionario al exito en el desafio humano supremo: amar de verdad a las demas personas. Seamos sinceros. ?Cuantas veces no has dado la talla como buen amigo, como padre o madre sabio/a, o como conyuge abnegado/a, porque no has amado -amado de verdad- al mas alto nivel? Es duro. Estamos sujetos al fracaso. El liston esta demasiado alto, sobre todo si aspiras a amar como Jesus. Sin embargo, no es imposible. En este libro, el Dr. Parrott toma los ultimos descubrimientos de la sociologia y la psicologia y los mezcla con el entendimiento biblico para revelar formas practicas y, con frecuentica, contraintuitivas de amar como nunca antes. Los desglosa en cinco factores -ser considerado, ser abordable, ser un dador de gracia, ser vulnerable y ser empatico-, y muestra como practicarlos en la vida diaria. El resultado hara que te sientas profundamente realizado y que tengas relaciones significativas con casi cualquier persona con la que te encuentres, pero sobre todo en aquellas relaciones que mas importan.