Practical wisdom for building relationships that comfort, strengthen, and restore connection.
Therapeutic Friendship:
Cultivating Relationships that Heal
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In Therapeutic Friendship, Chris O’Rear draws on more than three decades of experience as a therapist, minister, and teacher to explore what makes relationships truly healing. In a world that feels increasingly connected yet deeply lonely, Chris offers compassionate insight and practical guidance for forming friendships and communities rooted in care, authenticity, and trust.
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Healing Happens in Relationship
Drawing from his clinical and pastoral background, Chris helps readers understand how friendship and connection can foster emotional growth, spiritual depth, and resilience.
He shares real-world stories, therapeutic insights, and personal reflections that illuminate how we can show up for one another in ways that bring healing and hope.
Caregivers & Counselors
This book offers practical guidance for:
Church Leaders & Pastors
Friends & Family Members
Strengthening empathy and boundaries in helping relationships.
Nurturing healthy congregations and compassionate communities.
Deepening trust, communication, and support during life’s challenges.
״With the training of a therapist and the honesty of one who has learned from his own life, Chris O’Rear offers layers of practical wisdom for how we can relate, grow, and learn in community.״
- Judy Skeen, PhD, Professor of Religion, Belmont University
In the Media
Chris has been featured in interviews and conversations about Therapeutic Friendship on national and local platforms:
Check out Chris’ most recent interview with Today in Nashville, where he discusses the inspiration behind Therapeutic Friendship and how meaningful relationships can bring healing and hope.
Bring These Lessons to Your Community
Invite Chris to speak to your group, congregation, or organization about the themes in Therapeutic Friendship. His workshops and presentations combine professional insight, spiritual depth, and relational warmth to help audiences build relationships that truly heal.