Marriage 101: Communication that Builds Connection

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Sessions

April 7, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ($45.00)

Marriage 101: Communication that Builds Connection. We all know communication is the “life blood” of every relationship, but why is it often so difficult in our marriages? We’ve designed this enrichment seminar, our first in a three-part series, to help you strengthening your marriage through the power of healthy communication! It combines cutting-edge research on communication dynamics with timeless biblical wisdom to help you and your spouse connect more deeply. You’ll learn proven tools and strategies to enrich your connection and navigate conflict. Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, this seminar will equip you with practical skills and faith-based principles and practices to help your marriage thrive. Join us for an inspiring journey to better communication and a stronger relationship!

Speakers

Rob Shive

Title: MA, LPC

Phone: 248-844-2647 ext. 1

Email: robshive@oaklandhillscounseling.com

About: Rob Shive is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Oakland Hills Counseling, LLC, a position he assumed in September 2008. Previously, Rob served as the Executive Director of Christian Family Services from 2006-2008, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and Colorado (previously) specializing in marital, premarital, and individual counseling since 1993. He is warm and compassionate, and is committed to helping couples and individuals find practical solutions to their struggles as they heal, grow, and recover emotionally and spiritually. Rob and his wife, Karen, also a professional counselor, conduct marriage conferences, premarital seminars, and marriage enrichment weekends. Rob also served as a youth pastor as well as a campus minister with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru).

Karen Shive

Title: MA, LPC

Phone: 248-844-2647 ext. 3

Email: karenshive@oaklandhillscounseling.com

About: Karen Shive specializes in working with women, adolescent girls, and couples at Oakland Hills Counseling. She utilizes a variety of therapy modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Internal Family Systems. Karen and her husband, Rob, lead marriage and premarital workshops, retreats, and designed the MarriageBuilders teaching and small group curriculum. She is passionate about helping couples develop emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy, and grow in their communication and conflict resolution skills. Karen also teaches on many parenting, marriage, and women’s issues in addition to her counseling work. As mother to an internationally adopted child, she is dedicated to helping parents and adopted children understand their unique issues and grow to thrive.

Location

3250 University Drive Suite 115
Auburn Hills, MI, USA

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