Relationship Resources

• 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.  NCC’s DivorceCare group meets Mondays at 6:30pm with childcare provided (infants through 5th grade).
• Faith After Divorce
  This group for those navigating life as a divorced Christian meets online every-other-week and in-person once a month.

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. John Townsend on Structure, Connection, and Boundaries in a Pandemic
  For the Love Podcast with Jen Hatmaker
• 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
• How Singles Can Fight Loneliness During Social Isolation
  by Ashley Laderer
• Love and Relationship Addiction Issue Pamphlet
  Celebrate Recovery
• Preventing Household Conflict When You’re Stuck at Home Together
  by Reina Gattuso
• Showing Grace to Your Family in Close Quarters
  by Joannie Debrito
• A Single Man’s Observations for Those in Quarantine
  by Bob Ragan
• Six Ideas for Building Relationships During Quarantine
  by Joe and Cindi Ferrini

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