In this book, relationship expert Gary Smalley shows how people are designed for relationships: with others, with themselves, and with God. It’s part of their relational DNA. When those relationships are balanced and healthy, life is good. But too often our clients live with broken, strained relationships, and the pain can be unbearable. Too often they unknowingly damage the most important relationships in their lives with destructive habits. Too often they don’t take care of themselves.

In this groundbreaking book, Gary Smalley and his colleagues unveil a new paradigm for understanding what goes wrong in our relationships. But more important, they offer proven ways to break the destructive relationship dance is often done.

Educational Objectives

• Clinicians will be able to:
• Understand the three elements in the DNA of relationships
• Understand and define the steps of safety for clients to strengthen relationships
• Define the dance of fear and how it operates in relationships
• Define the three components of good self-care
• Understand the seven steps to help couples achieve win-win solutions

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The book is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.

Additional Resources On This Site for CE

• Couple Power Therapy: Building Commitment, Cooperation, Communication, and Community in Relationships
  by Peter L. Sheras, PhD, ABPP and Phyllis R. Koch-Sheras, PhD: 8 CE Credits
• The Intimate Mystery: Creating Strength and Beauty in Your Marriage
  by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III: 5 CE Credits
• Soul Talk
  by Larry Crabb, PhD: 8 CE Credits
• Boundaries
  by Henry Cloud and John Townsend: 12 CE Credits
• The New Rules of Marriage
  by Terrence Real: 10 CE Credits
• Boundaries in Marriage
  Henry Cloud, Ph.D. and John Townsend, Ph.D.: 11 CE Credits

Additional Resources Not On This Site

• Smalley Relationship Center: www.dnaofrelationships.com
  By Dr. Gary Smalley
  - Marriage for a Lifetime
  - Secrets to Lasting Love
  - Two Sides of Love
• Dr. Greg Smalley
  - The Marriage You Always Dreamed Of
  - Men's Relational Toolbox
• Michael Smalley
  - Communicating With Your Teen

Bio: Dr. Gary Smalley, Michael Smalley, and Robert Paul

Dr Gary Smalley is the cofounder and chairman of the board of the Smalley Relationship Center. He is the author and coauthor of more than forty books, including the best-selling books ‘Marriage for a lifetime, Secrets to Lasting Love, and The Blessing. He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Smalley Live! He has appeared on national television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Today, as well a numerous national radio programs.

Dr. Greg Smalley is the president of the Smalley Marriage Institute. He is the author and coauthor of several books, including The Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of and The Men’s Relational Toolbox.

Michael Smalley is the coauthor several books including Don’t Dance Naked and Communicating with your Teen.

Robert Paul is the vice president of clinical services at the Smalley Marriage Institute and director of the Marriage Intensive program.