 I read a troubling, head-spinning bit of information in a news feed I've subscribed to. The source is Fight the New Drug, a grassroots effort to educate and empower people to live free of pornography. Their website is exceptional with tons of research-based data, and it is truly inspiring to see the number of young people who are championing the cause. (Website link will be included below)
Back to the sickening news of a major porn distributor offering to "help" during the coronavirus isolation. What?? You won't believe what was posted!
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When things in the workplace get stressful and emotions run high, it's good to push the "pause button" with a simple tip shared by this restaurant manager. Colonel Ragland is the manager of Lee's Famous Recipe on South Limestone in Springfield OH. He shares a tip he acquired during Relationship Skills Coaching.  By Lavern Nissley
Today's post grows out of felt needs we've been hearing from the community. Our client advocate, Abby Glaser, is doing regular Facebook Live check ins and is hearing requests for relationship resources and insights to cope with a variety of topics related to the pandemic and downstream effects.  By Lavern Nissley
In my 62 years I've seen only a handful of epic events that are in the category of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Where pretty much every news story is about the big topic. Kennedy's assassination in 1963 and 9/11 in 2001 both had that intense emotional feel about them. I vividly remember exactly where I was when first hearing the news. COVID-19 has been longer in developing as a story; it wasn't sudden like the 1963 and 2001 events. However, it has captured worldwide attention and a sense of penetrating personal relevance. Are there any helpful ways to ensure that our relationships aren't damaged, or better yet, grow stronger? Starting this month we'll be alternating blog posts and "our stories" videos on Tuesdays. Blog posts will appear on the 1st/3rd Tuesday and videos on the 2nd/4th Tuesdays. Everything we post here is under the umbrella of practical tips & insights for your relationships.  The teaser picture in the March 2 Springfield News-Sun caught my attention. Rob Rue, a friend and Springfield city commissioner, was standing with a group of students holding a sign that said "I UNPLUG TO __________." Hmmmm, wonder what this is about? In a few seconds I was reading the inspirational story of local students promoting the National Day of Unplugging from sunset on Friday, March 6 through sundown on Saturday, March 7.
 By Lavern Nissley
So what would it take to be awarded the "Most Caring City Award"? Apparently Insurify, an insurance comparison shopping website, has figured this out by looking at the percentage of people working in altruistic fields statewide such as "social work, healthcare, counseling, firefighting, teaching and more," according to a January 28, 2020 Springfield New-Sun article. The winner is . . .  By Ronda Nissley
The subject line in an email from Todd from YNAB (You Need A Budget) caught my attention. Money issues are a well-documented source of conflict for couples. Most studies estimate at least 1/3 of all couples report financial issues as their number 1 relationship stressor. So how do we get a handle on financial stress? After 30 years of working with couples, we believe it starts with good communication and conflict resolution skills.  By Lavern Nissley
Last Tuesday we invited blog recipients to complete a simple survey regarding your parents and the example they provided. The actual survey statement was: "My parents demonstrated for me a healthy model of marriage to emulate." Five possible responses were available to select: Strongly agree, Agree, Undecided, Disagree, Strongly disagree. Want to see the results?  By Lavern Nissley
As you think back over your growing up years, what is your impression of the marriage model given to you by your parents? Typically, though not always, we follow in the path of what we've observed. We often hear from couples that they didn't have healthy marriage models to emulate or that they don't know hardly any couples they would consider healthy and/or worthy of imitating. How sad! Would you take a minute to complete a 2 question survey, please? Your responses are totally anonymous (and will not be used against you!) Results will be posted in next week's blog. |
HostsLavern & Ronda Nissley are co-directors of Encompass. Married since 1978, both enjoy coffee, riding their tandem bicycle and working together to build strong relationships. 
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