[4] In 1970, Dr. Narramore was the founding president of the Rosemead School of Psychology, where nearly one thousand graduate students have since received doctoral degrees.
[9] In 1954, Dr. Narramore and his wife, Ruth began a radio broadcast and a monthly magazine entitled Psychology for Living.
[3] Dr. Narramore was the first licensed Christian psychologist to host an international radio show dealing with everyday problems.
[10] Seminar topics included morning devotions, psychological personality testing, presentations on Identity of Person-hood, Dealing with feelings of Depression, Anger and Guilt, A New Biblical Self-Image, non-defensive communication, healthy sexual relations, parenting, and Responsible Christian Assertiveness.
"[11] One of Dr. Narramore's favorite seminars was called "Re-entry" and was designed to guide and support the sons and daughters of Christian missionaries who were returning to America to attend college after living abroad.
[13] During his graduate school days at Columbia University, Narramore was influenced by the book The Art of Readable Writing by Dr. Rudolph Flesch, who taught writers the discipline of simple, clear and effective prose.
In some situations he also applied cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge people's irrational and destructive thoughts.
In his books and speaking engagements, Narramore strove to help audiences gain an understanding of why people think and act by discussing the "three spheres" of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
[4] Historian David Watt writes that Narramore's counseling sought to deepen the spiritual lives of those who came to him for help."
Although he integrated truths of psychology and theology, Narramore argued that knowing one's life purpose and God was the greatest of all human needs.
Ruth Narramore acknowledged many listeners would call at all hours of the day and night unaware of the time differences across the United States.
"[4] Leaders such as Dr. James Dobson, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, Dr. C. Everett Koop and Dr. Gary Collins have called Dr. Narramore a "pioneer in Christian psychology.
"[17] Prior to Narramore's time, the behavioral sciences had been widely regarded by Evangelicals as a field for practicing atheists.
These psychologists provide both individual counseling for persons in need and many also serve as professors on college and university faculties.
Professional Psychological Journals regularly publish articles written by Rosemead graduates adding another benefit to the psychological community as a whole.Other Rosemead graduates such as Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry Cloud have helped millions of readers and radio audiences through their own books and radio programs.
With the help of Dr. Lee Bendell, Clyde and Ruth Narramore enjoyed leading international Christian tour groups each August for more than 20 years.
Melodie Narramore Yocum was also the Director of Theater Arts at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA until she died in 2007.
[21] Kevin created the International Trauma Response Program at the Narramore Christian Foundation when he served as Executive Vice President.
[22] Expanding on his father's tradition of whole person wellness, Kevin founded the Narramore Institute whose mission is to "educate, inspire and empower leaders and organizations to implement solutions to today's most pressing health and productivity challenges".