All NCC Groups – In need of community during this season?  Explore the list of NCC groups to find connections that can lead to new friendships and community.

DivorceCare - You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.  Offered at times by NCC, as well as both in-person and online by other churches in the area.

For prayer ministry appointments, pastoral care appointments, and counseling recommendations, visit ncc.re/support. 

Local Christian Counseling Networks:

• CentrePointe Counseling
• Life Christian Counseling Network
• Safe Harbor Christian Counseling
• New Life Christian Counseling Network (Nationwide)

For individually vetted counselors, use ncc.re/support.

Questions?  Check out our Therapy FAQs.

Videos

Boundaries and Dealing with Our Fears of Setting Them (13 min) – Dr. John Townsend

Boundaries: What and Why (10 min) – Dr. John Townsend

Navigating Boundaries in a Pandemic: Practical Insights & Tools We All Need Now! (49 min) - Mental Health Grace Alliance

Successful Difficult Conversations During Crisis (7 min) - Dr. John Townsend 

Tools for Living in Crisis: Strength Via Relationships (33 min) – Dr. John Townsend

Tools for Living in Crisis: Vulnerability: Key for Stress Reduction (30 mins) - Dr. John Townsend

Podcasts

Dating, Singleness, and Marriage with Pastor Michael Todd – That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Dr. Vivek Murthy and Brené on Loneliness and Connection – Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Powerful Tools to Care For Your Family’s Mental Health | Curt Thompson – The Joycast with Margaret Feinberg

The Secret to Healthy Relationships – Made for This with Jennie Allen

Together Apart – Priya Parker, The New York Times

We Need Each Other – Made for This with Jennie Allen

Articles

Co-Dependency Issue Pamphlet - Celebrate Recovery

Love and Relationship Addiction Issue Pamphlet - Celebrate Recovery

Books

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Back Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

A Celebration of Singleness (e-book) by Rev. Bob Ragan and Kyle Bowman

How to Be a Best Friend Forever: Making and Keeping Lifetime Relationships by Dr. John Townsend

People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership by Dr. John Townsend

Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good For You and Avoid Those That Aren’t by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Single-Minded: Being Single, Whole, and Living Life to the Full by Kate Wharton

True Friendship: Walking Shoulder to Shoulder by Vaughan Roberts

Who’s Pushing Your Buttons?: Handling the Difficult People in Your Life by Dr. John Townsend