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<description>This is the show designed to address all facets of the relationships in your life, including your relationship with yourself. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT is hosted by Dr. Wayne Thompson.</description>
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<title>More on Mate Selection-Relationship Matters: Opposites Attract</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final section, Dr. Thompson delves into the theory that opposites attract; why the theory doesnt hold up, and if it does,  you are likely in an unhealthy relationship.    Then, the filters every good relationship must pass through.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:58:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>More on Mate Selection-Relationship Management: Finding Someone Like Yourself</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often tend to seek out mates that have the same desirable traits that we possess,  like ethnicity, age, color, and location.  However, we can also seek out those with the same undesirable traits we possess.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:56:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>More on Mate Selection-Relationship Management: The Commitment</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Society bases relationship on the sexual component.  In the Christian model, the emphasis is on commitment, and that is why they are more successful.  Dr. Thompson will explain fully why commitment is the better path.   Also, friendship love:  the safety net of the marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>More on Mate Selection-Relationship Management: Building the Foundation</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part one, Dr. Thompson introduces the four dimensions of loving relationships  complete love, self-giving love, friendship love, and infatuation/passion.  He will explain why the sexual component of a relationship was meant to be temporary, and why a solid foundation is needed once the passion subsides.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:51:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Process of Becoming One-Relationship Management:  The Role Making Department</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final segment, we talk about defining roles within a marriage.  It is important to know that the role is defined by the person who is doing that role, and that both partners will need to be flexible in order for the process to work.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:16:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Process of Becoming One-Relationship Management:  Role Conflict</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three,  Dr. Thompson discusses the conflicts that may arise as roles are determined.  But dont worry.  Conflicts are normal and healthy,  as long as your base is strong, and you can learn to forgive.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Process of Becoming One-Relationship Management:  Learning News Rules</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the process of becoming one,  you need to learn new rules, as each person in the marriage learns their role.  AS Dr. Thompson will tell you,  the key to this process is flexibility, and you must be willing to take the role of another person..]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:15:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Process of Becoming One-Relationship Management:  Becoming One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a Christian Marriage, one person should not give up who they are.  That is not what God wants.  As Dr. Thompson explains, a married couple must learn to live as one.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:14:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Breaking the Cycle of Family Issues-Relationship Management: The Enmeshed Child</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In closing,  Dr. Thompson examines the people  who are too enmeshed with  their families of origin, often times at the sacrifice of their own family.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:51:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Breaking the Cycle of Family Issues-Relationship Management: The Independent Child</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, Dr. Thompson talks about how some parents want control over their children because they fear their independence.   But what they dont realize is that control is keeping their children from truly becoming their own person.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:50:56 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Breaking the Cycle of Family Issues-Relationship Management: Resolving Issues</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson discusses how to recognize and address issues from your family of origin, and why in some cases, no change takes place.  Then  how parental manipulation can weaken a marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:50:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Breaking the Cycle of Family Issues-Relationship Management:  Family by Example</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As children, we learn from our parents.   As adults, we use what we have learned.  However, if our parents were doing something wrong, and we dont recognize that,  it may affect our own relationships.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:50:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Marriage and Mate Selection-Relationship Matters:   Learning Love</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We need to go back to the fundamentals to create a solid society.   And according to Dr Thompson, that starts with knowing how to love;  something that we need to pass along to our children.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Marriage and Mate Selection-Relationship Matters:   Knowing Who You Are</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson explains why each man and woman must have a good sense of self in order to choose a mate, and how parents can help them discover themselves.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:39:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Marriage and Mate Selection-Relationship Matters:  The Evolution of Mate Selection</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson describes how the responsibility of mate selection has evolved through the years, and has been passed from parent to child. Also  why we should encourage our children to date.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:38:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Marriage and Mate Selection-Relationship Matters:  Family Life</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[People can pretend all they want,  but shacking up isnt a true commitment.  Dr. Thompson will tell you why family life needs to start with the essential building block of marriage,  the starting point of which is mate selection]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:37:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Building Blocks of a Solid Marriage-Relationship Management:   Good versus Bad</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final segment, we will examine what happens in unhealthy marriages, and what you will see on a regular basis, including contempt, criticism, and judgment.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:33:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Building Blocks of a Solid Marriage-Relationship Management:   Managing Conflict</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Conflicts can destroy a marriage,   but through friendship, respect and understanding, it does not need to be this way.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:35:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Building Blocks of a Solid Marriage-Relationship Management:   Deep Friendship</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson stresses the importance of having a true and deep friendship with your spouse.   He will explain what deep friendship is,   and how it can help balance conflict within the marriage, while also reducing the fallout afterwards.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:35:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Building Blocks of a Solid Marriage-Relationship Management:   What Makes Marriage Work?</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson examines the key building blocks for making a marriage strong and healthy, including yielding to the needs of your partner, being able to make tough choices, and perhaps the most important of all, being true friends.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:30:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Intimacy - The Fourth Pillar-Relationship Management:  Love and the Family</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson lists some of the reasons for family dysfunction, which are spilling out into society; He also talks about the importance of recognizing the individuality of each family member, and how to grow the opportunities for intimacy in your family.]]></itunes:summary>
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<link>http://www.talkzone.com/episodes/204/2927.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:12:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Intimacy - The Fourth Pillar-Relationship Management:  Intimacy with Your Child</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The parent / child relationship cannot be all about control and commands.  Children must be allowed to express themselves in an environment of acceptance;  one that can only be found through intimacy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:10:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Intimacy - The Fourth Pillar-Relationship Management:  Feeling Safe</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two,  Dr. Thompson discusses how intimacy allows people to let their guards down and be open with each other.  Differences are accepted and not bickered about.  Also, we tell you why people that force you to bend to their will are not worth your time.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:09:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Intimacy - The Fourth Pillar-Relationship Management:  Understanding Intimacy</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being intimate with your partner goes way beyond the physical.  As Dr Thompson will explain, it is the spiritual aspect that is far more important.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:09:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Empowerment and The Family Relationship-Relationship Management:   Power in the Family</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Power is a commodity and is in a limited supply.  Those who have the most commodities rule.  However for parents, you need not use your power to control or shape your children;  understanding is the better path.   Then, why knowledge needs to be shaped by love.]]></itunes:summary>
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<link>http://www.talkzone.com/episodes/204/2890.html</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:32:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Empowerment and The Family Relationship-Relationship Management:  Love in Action</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three,  Dr. Thompson discusses how we can pass empowerment onto our children through our interactions with our spouse.   Also,  why we must learn to recognize and embrace our flaws, even though others may try to exploit them, and why empowerment is simply love in action.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:31:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Empowerment and The Family Relationship-Relationship Management:  Abusing Power</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As weve previously discussed, relationships need to grow in order to flourish.  And as we will learn, our ability to grow is directly tied to our ability to help others do the same.   Then, learn why empowerment does not mean control,  especially when it comes to dealing with your children.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:30:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Empowerment and The Family Relationship-Relationship Management:   Understanding Empowerment</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Too often, people in relationships use their power over their partner to tear them up.  But Dr. Thompson says the key to a lasting relationship is to use your power to build the other person up, so they can become all they can be.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:29:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Grace-Relationship Management: Sharing Grace</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are able to forgive, because we are forgiven.  However, people nowadays seem to be more about keeping track and settling scores rather than forgiving others.   And Dr. Thompsons says that is why relationships are dwindling.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:45:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Grace-Relationship Management: Missing Forgiveness</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson laments the absence of grace in todays family structure.  He explains why families need to develop in at atmosphere of grace, and not legalism.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:44:14 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Grace-Relationship Management: The Pillar of Grace</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grace simply means to forgive and be forgiven.  God has forgiven us all.  And yet, even though he has given us His grace, we are unable to bring that into our family structures.  That is becoming a huge problem.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:41:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Grace-Relationship Management:  The Foundations of Families</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[All over the world, husband and wife relationships are deteriorating, and as a direct result,  their children are suffering.  Dr. Thompson believes that is because too many people view their marriage as a legal contract, and not a true commitment.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:40:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Covenant of Marriage-Relationship Management:   Keep Giving</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our last segment, we discuss how giving strengthens a relationship.  Since they are dynamic, a relationship will not evolve if both partners are not giving.  And you cant wait for the other person; you need to do it yourself.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:47:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Covenant of Marriage-Relationship Management: Covenant Not Contract</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson explains why a marriage needs to be viewed as a covenant, not a contract.  In todays throwaway society, there isnt anything left to throw away.  And if you view your marriage as a contract, youll look for an exit at the first sign of problems.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:45:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Covenant of Marriage-Relationship Management:  Gods Design</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson describes Gods designs for a marriage, using his covenants with Abraham and Noah as an example.    We will then explain what you must do to feel the full blessings of your marriage.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:44:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Covenant of Marriage-Relationship Management:  What Makes Marriage Work</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The successful family relationship all begins with the relationship shared between the husband and the wife.  Dr. Thompson explains what marriage must be viewed as a covenant, not a contract, in order for it to be successful.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:43:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A Theological Basis for Family Relationships-Relationship Management: Love and Growth</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our final part,  Dr. Thompson discusses the role of unconditional love, and why we must avoid being petty in our relationships.   Relationships need to grow,  or else they become stagnant.  And more growth means greater commitment.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:57:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A Theological Basis for Family Relationships-Relationship Management: The Four Foundations</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Families have become weak, since they are following the wrong model for growth.  Dr. Thompson defines the four foundations of a theological basis for family:  Covenant, grace, empowerment  and intimacy.  He explains what each foundation means, and how they strengthen each other,]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:56:52 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A Theological Basis for Family Relationships-Relationship Management:  The Strip Mining Approach</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Too often, people are receiving the word of God through a strip mining approach;  certain points are grabbed from scripture, and they are worn down until the truth is stripped out of it, and the point is lost.   The foundation needs to be strong, so the dynamic can grow.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:56:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A Theological Basis for Family Relationships-Relationship Management:   The Bouquet Approach</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have strayed away from the truth of God in the way that we relate to our families.  That is causing the family structure to rapidly deteriorate.   Dr. Thompson believes we need to embrace theology and reject the bouquet packaging of the scriptures to understand Gods place in our relationships and our families.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:56:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bullying in Our Schools-Relationship Matters:    Helping the Victims</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson discusses some of the social issues that may develop in the victims of bullies, and what signs you should watch for if you suspect your child is being bullied.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:59:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bullying in Our Schools-Relationship Matters:   Reasons Behind Bullies</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson explains why bullies thrive in school environments,  and why bullying is just a form of several different kinds of social disorders manifesting in an aggressive manner.  We then talk about the role bystanders play in giving bullies more power.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:53:44 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bullying in Our Schools-Relationship Matters:  The Difference Between Bullies</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson discusses some forms of subtle bullying that children may use, as well as how bullying differs between girls and boys.  We then examine some of the underlying factors that cause children to want to bully other children.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:52:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bullying in Our Schools-Relationship Matters:  Bullies in School and Elsewhere</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson shares some disturbing statistics on bullying in our schools, and discusses why this issue needs to be addressed before we can fix the educational system.  We will also examine bullying in the workplace.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:50:40 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Parent in Education-Relationship Management: It Starts With You</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Parents  you are living in denial.   Dr. Thompson explains why you must teach your children by example;  you cant expect them to not be a thug, if you act like a thug.  And you cant expect them to do homework if you dont have the education yourself to help them with it.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:56:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Parent in Education-Relationship Management: Recognizing Violent Behavior</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson discusses how to recognize violent tendencies in young children so they dont develop into worse behavior as an adolescent or a teen.  Starting young is the key, as is cultivating an appetite for information within your child.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:56:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Parent in Education-Relationship Management: The Role of the Parent</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The education system is failing simply because the parents are failing.  Dr. Thompson explains why children need to learn relational etiquette and protocol at home,  which in turn, will reduce youth violence and bullying.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:54:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Relationship Between School, Parents and Child-Relationship Management:  It Starts With You</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In closing, we learn that it is the responsibility of the parent to provide a good exaple for their child, and we must all take accountability for our own actions.  Its all about making the right choices.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:18:48 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Relationship Between School, Parents and Child-Relationship Management:  The Family Structure</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part three, we look at the three main factors that can help a child be more well adjusted  affection, discipline and supervision.  We will also examine outside factors that can contribute to poor behavior, such as epidemics, drugs and even single parenting.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:17:34 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Relationship Between School, Parents and Child-Relationship Management:  The Parent and the Student</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Thompson examines how parental behavior directly influences the behavior of their children, and some of the factors that contribute to a childs bad behavior,  such as poor supervision,  and physical violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:16:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Relationship Between School, Parents and Child-Relationship Management:  The Thug Mentality</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The school is designed to be a place to prepare children for the real world.  But the reality is many schools have been taken over by thugs and bullies,  making it tough for children to learn.   But the fault doesnt lie with the school  it lies with the parents who never taught their children how to interact properly with others.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:15:13 -0400</pubDate>
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