Building a Healthy Family

We all want to have a good family life. But building a home is hard work. It requires two people willing to learn the craft of developing a healthy family. It begins with a solid foundation that goes far beyond romantic interest. It requires commitment, emotional maturity, spritual development, humor, communication and self-esteem. A good home life doesn't just happen - it must be built.

Dr. Bill Flatt explores many of the elements that go into building a healthy family in his latest book. Review those areas in which you are strong. Develop a plan of action for those areas you need to improve. Each chapter contains exercises to help you build your family and grow personally.

Biblically based and psychologically sound Building Healthy Families offers practical advise for use by couples, small groups and larger classes.


Bill W. Flatt is a licensed counseling psychologist and approved supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. A member of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Flatt has published numerous articles and books including From Worry to Happiness, Growing Through Grief and Counseling Homosexuals. He holds a docorate in counseling and psychology from Memphis State University and serves as Dean and professor of counseling of the Harding University Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Flatt combines this professional background with an in-depth knowledge of the Bible developed through study, teaching and preaching. He conducts seminars nationwide on topics ranging from marriage and family enrichment to grief recovery.