Our PODCAST talks about this skill in these episodes:
- E9 Parenting With Appreciation
- How do we appreciate while we parent? Chris gives us some helpful tips about using this impactful skill in our families.
- E10 The Value of Appreciation in Marriage
- Appreciation is packaged joy, or actively recalling moments of joy. Chris tell us how important this is in marriage and how it reminds us about the “good stuff” in our marriage relationships.
- E11 Appreciation Effecting the Workplace
- How do you share appreciation and joy in the workplace? This episode shares a story from our friend Gina about how a little bit of creativity can go a long way to change the atmosphere and share the good stuff at work.
- E19 Using Appreciation to Stay Relational Over the Holidays
- For some of us, the holidays can be a painful or stressful time. How can we use joy and peace to stay relational during these times?
- E72 A Unique Solution For Combating Dread
- Today, we listen to a story from our friend Rebecca who addressed feelings of dread with the skill of appreciation. If you are struggling with the world’s uncertainty, are unable to enjoy the present moment, or are just looking for more joy and peace, we hope you find encouragement in Rebecca’s story.

Premier Training: Our 5-day training brings together the foundations of relational skill brain theory with hands-on skill practice. We cover all 19 relational skills over the week and have a great time doing it!
- Learn more on our info page
- Watch the FREE WEBINAR: What is Thrive Premier Training?
- Join Chris Coursey, THRIVEtoday President, and Michel Hendricks, Director of Life Model Consulting and author of “The Other Half of Church”, as we discuss the purposes and benefits of THRIVE Premier Training. Learn about the different training tracks offered and hear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
- Premier Training in July: Holland, Michigan
- Premier Training in October: Denver, Colorado
If you have questions about any of our events please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@thrivetoday.org