Les Parrott

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Les Parrott

Education M.A., Theology; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Occupation Professor, author, motivational speaker
Title Dr.
Spouse Dr. Leslie Parrott
Parents Dr. Leslie Parrott, II
Website
http://www.realrelationships.com/

Les Parrott, III, Ph.D., is a professor of clinical psychology for Seattle Pacific University, author, motivational speaker, and an ordained Nazarene minister.[1][2][3]

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[edit] Early life

Parrot is the son of Dr. Leslie Parrot, II, also a Nazarene minister, who was the president of Olivet Nazarene University from 1975 to 1991.[4] Parrott obtained a Master's degree in theology, followed by a Doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary.[5] Parrot is a fellow in medical psychology at the University of Washington School of Medicine.[5]

[edit] Career

In 1991, Parrott and his wife, Leslie, also a psychologist who teaches at Seattle Pacific University, founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University.[6][7] Parrott teaches psychology, and co-teaches relationship development classes with his wife. They are also creators of eHarmony Marriage.[7] Parrot emphasizes the need to not be dependent in a relationship, encouraging couples to overcome fear of rejection, and learn to communicate effectively. He uses the analogy of the popular movie calling a common problem The Jerry Maguire syndrome. Parrott says: "If you believe somebody else can complete you, you are setting yourself up for serious heartbreak. People think: "This person is going to complete me", but the truth is, nobody can do that, nobody's going to make up for everything you lack".[1][2] Parrott is the author of a number of best-selling books, and writes for a variety of magazines, such as Aspire, Moody, Focus on the Family, Christianity Today, and others.[5]

Parrott has been part of the on-site support teams for worldwide disasters, including the Chernobyl disaster, and the September 11, 2001 attacks, and has been called on to counsel Marine soldiers returning from Iraq.[8]

[edit] Media

Parrot has appeared on a variety of television shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, 20/20, The View, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, and CNN.[3][1] Parrot is a frequent motivational speaker to Fortune 500 companies, and conducts relationship seminars around the United States. Parrott hosts a weekly radio program called "Love Talk".[8][1]

[edit] Personal life

Parrott and his wife live in Seattle, Washington. The Parrotts have been married for 22 years.[9]

[edit] Bibliography

Parrot is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books on relationships.

  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (1997). Becoming Soul Mates. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing Company, 240 pages. ISBN 0-310-21926-4. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (1998). Getting Ready for the Wedding. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 160 pages. ISBN 0-310-21148-4. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (1999). Love Is.... Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 114 pages. ISBN 0-310-21666-4. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2001). Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 192 pages. ISBN 0-310-20748-7. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2002). Relationships. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 320 pages. ISBN 0-310-24266-5. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2002). The Love List. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 128 pages. ISBN 0-310-24850-7. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2003). Pillow Talk For Couples. Nashville, Tenn: J. Countryman, 96 pages. ISBN 0-8499-9662-7. 
  • Warren, Neil; Parrott, Les; Clark, Warren E. (2003). Love the Life You Live. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 220 pages. ISBN 0-8423-8360-3. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2004). Love Talk. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 192 pages. ISBN 0-310-24596-6. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III (2004). Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan. ISBN 0-310-25188-5. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2004). Love Talk Starters. Grand Rapids, Mich: Inspirio, 256 pages. ISBN 0-310-81047-7. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2005). I Love You More. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 208 pages. ISBN 0-310-25738-7. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2006). Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 176 pages. ISBN 0-310-25982-7. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III (2007). 3 Seconds: The Power of Thinking Twice. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 199 pages. ISBN 9780310272496. 
  • Dr. Les Parrott III; Dr. Leslie Parrott (2007). The Parent You Want to Be. Grand Rapids, Mich: Zondervan, 198 pages. ISBN 0310272459. 

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Taya Flores (2007). The 3-Second Relationship Fix — It's all in your head. The Seattle Times. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Blaine Harden (2001). Bible Belt Couples 'Put Asunder' More, Despite New Efforts. The New York Times. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  3. ^ a b Seattle Pacific University (1999). In the Public Eye. Seattle Pacific University. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  4. ^ Olivet Nazarene University (2007). Remembering Dr. Leslie Parrott, 1922 - 2007. Olivet Nazarene University. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  5. ^ a b c Tyndale House Publishers (2004). Les Parrott. Tyndale House Publishers. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  6. ^ Christian Broadcasting Network (2007). Dr. Leslie Parrott: The Soul of a Woman is the Dream in Her Heart. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  7. ^ a b Premier Speakers Bureau (2007). Les Parrott - Founder of the Center for Relationship Development, Author. Premier Speakers Bureau. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  8. ^ a b International Speakers Bureau (2007). Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott. International Speakers Bureau. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.
  9. ^ CBN - 700 Club (2005). Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott Help Couples Communicate Love. Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved on November 5, 2007.

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