About this class
You unknowingly create arguments - and not because of what you think the argument is about. Most of what you know about communication is wrong, but you'll get everything you ever need to know about good marital communication in just 4 steps & 4 techniques. Too simple? Surprise! Marital communication doesn't have to be difficult - anyone can learn these essentials. You'll receive a handout with the same diagram of 4 steps & 4 techniques just as they're presented in class - all reduced to under 100 words on one side of a sheet of paper (thus the class title). Most LDS members are familiar with D&C 121:41-44. Those verses teach the concepts in this presentation, but probably not how you've ever heard discussed before (same spirit/different approach). These 90 minutes are packed with simple information to start using immediately. Fasten your seatbelts - it's fast, but fun!
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About Christopher R. Schmink, MA, LPC
Born in Detroit, Michigan, earned BA at Univ. at Buffalo, and MA (Counseling) at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX. During graduate school joined the LDS Church, has served in many teaching and leadership positions (currently Branch President). Also served in Los Angeles and Atlanta Temples, including 13 years as an ordinance worker. Spent 9 years in the US Air Force as a pilot, the last 1½ years as chief of an outpatient drug/alcohol treatment program. Subsequently worked at LDS Family Services for 7½ years as a counselor, then moved back to Georgia and worked 21 years at Ft. Benning as a marriage, family, and individual counselor. Retired in 2010 with 30 years military and civilian service. Now serving as a board member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia, and training other professionals to include a professional version of this class. Married over 40 years, with two daughters and seven grandchildren.