Gary Smalley
Gary Smalley | |
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| Born | Gary Thomas Smalley September 16, 1940 |
| Died | March 6, 2016(aged 75) Magnolia, Texas U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Author Public Speaker Counselor |
| Years active | 1962 – 2016 |
| Spouse | Norma (1964 – 2016, his death) |
| Children | Kari Gibson Greg Smalley Michael Smalley |
| Website | https:// smalleyinstitute / |
Gary Thomas Smalley(September 16, 1940 – March 6, 2016) was an American family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of books on family relationships from a Christian perspective. Among other issues, he taught about thefour temperamentsin a format based on well known animals, the otter, lion, golden retriever, and beaver.[1]
Biography[edit]
In 1979, Gary and Norma Smalley started an organization focused on helping families. After the formation of a board, they launched the CMI organization out ofWaco, Texas.A few years later they moved toPhoenix, Arizona.Gary co-authored two books with Steve Scott during that time titled,If Only He KnewandFor Better or For Best.In 1985 the organization was renamedToday's Family.
In 1988, Gary partnered with American Telecast's Steve Scott and they launched a nationwide infomercial withDick Clarkas the host of a half-hour television program. That infomercial was re-introduced in 1990 and 1992 throughJohn TeshandConnie Selleccaand then Frank andKathie Lee Gifford.
The BlessingandThe Two Sides of Love[2]won the Gold Medallion Award for excellence in literature.The Language of Lovewon the Angel Award as the best contribution to family life.[citation needed]
Gary Smalley appeared on national televisions programs such as "The Oprah Winfrey Show","Larry King Live","Extra","NBC Today Show"as well as numerous national radio programs.
Smalley and his wife, Norma, lived inBranson, Missouri.They have one daughter and two sons. Gary Smalley died on March 6, 2016.[3]
In 2019, Smalley's grandsonMichael Gibsonpublished a book withFaithWordscalledReal Life Love: Saying Goodbye to the Fairytale and Hello to True Relationshipsbased on the insights he gleaned from his famous grandfather.[4]
Bibliography[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"Gary Smalley Personality Types Inventory".
- ^"1991 Gold Medallion Book Awards Winners".Christian Book Expo.Retrieved14 September2011.
- ^"Marriage & family's Gary Smalley dies | Baptist Press".8 March 2016.
- ^"Religion Book Deals: October 10, 2018".
- ^Smalley, Gary; Smalley, Greg; Smalley, Michael; Robert S. Paul (2007-09-10).The DNA of Relationships.Tyndale House Publishers.ISBN978-0-8423-5532-2.Retrieved14 September2011.
- ^Smalley, Gary (2008-01-01).Change Your Heart, Change Your Life: How Changing What You Believe Will Give You the Great Life You've Always Wanted.Thomas Nelson Inc.ISBN978-0-8499-1964-0.Retrieved14 September2011.
External links[edit]
- The Smalley family websiteArchived2011-08-27 at theWayback Machine
- Freedom Begins Here featuring Dr. Gary Smalley
- Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent: Right brain/left brain pseudoscience.
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