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Cultivate Hope Together

March 6, 2024 — Pam Farrel

In this week's blog post, Pam Farrel, relationship specialist and bestselling author, gives effective and practical tips to help you build upon the life-changing Biblical hope that will revolutionize your relationship!

Does Intent Matter?

February 28, 2024 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In this week's episode CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss the role of intent in communication and offer practical ways to assess and adapt not only what we say but why we say it and the impact it has on our relationships.

importance of premarital counseling and mentoring

Importance of Premarital Counseling and Mentoring

February 19, 2024 — Willa Williams

How do you prepare for a healthy, vibrant relationship with your spouse before getting married?

Do You Have What It Takes To Make A Difference? The Answer May Surprise You

January 31, 2024 — Pam Farrel, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In this week's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by marriage ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss the importance of mentorship and the practical ways everyone can make a difference.

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Don't Go To Bed Angry

January 22, 2024 — Willa Williams

In this week's video, CMR consulting therapist Willa Williams explains how to decipher when it's ok to pause important conversations and when to engage in these discussions after having time to cool down.

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Relational v. Transactional Connections

January 17, 2024 — Jennifer Jones

Are your relationships transactional? In today's blog, marriage and family therapist Jennifer Jones discusses the difference between relational and transactional connections and outlines five steps to proactively deepen relationships.

What's a Bid for Connection and Why You Need to Know

January 10, 2024 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In this week's podcast, CMR Co-Directors Chris and Alisa Grace teach listeners how to recognize and respond to others' bids for connection and the relational damage it causes when we ignore them.

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An Unorthodox Way To Be A Good Friend: When It's Just As Important to ReceiveĀ As It Is To GiveĀ 

December 27, 2023 — Aundrea Paxton

In this week's blog, clinical psychologist Dr. Aundrea Paxton offers an unorthodox way of being a good friend by examining the potential for false humility in relationships, encouraging individuals to pursue Christ-like receiving in friendship.

Not So Merry Christmas? Try This!

December 20, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In this week's podcast, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace address the not-so-glamorous realities that can come with the holiday season and offer practical tips for how to center your family on each other and Christ this Christmas.

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Speak Kindly to Yourself

December 12, 2023 — Willa Williams

In this week's video, CMR staff therapist, Willa Williams, addresses the common habit of negative self-talk and its damaging impact on our daily lives.

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