A trained Core Communication® and Couple Communication® instructor, Reni Bumpas was first exposed to the information in this course while her husband studied for his Master of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS.
Reni grabbed hold of the Awareness Wheel®, and used it for the next three decades, applying what she learned in her personal life and with her family and in her professional life.
She was thrilled when both she and her husband had the opportunity to be trained as facilitators of this course in 2016. They are excited about offering this course to their community and beyond.
What is Couple Communication®?
Couple Communication® is the most researched, relationship-education program available. To date, more than 700,000 couples around the world have participated in Couple Communication, and the program has been translated into seven different languages. The curriculum has yielded outstanding results in both married and unmarried populations, and teaches participants to:
- Be better communicators
- Improve talking and listening skills
- Seek collaborative conflict resolution and manage anger
- Build satisfying relationships with family, friends, and coworkers
Couple Communication® coursework is comprised of two primary components. Couple Communication I is the foundational communications course for couples, and Couple Communication II builds upon those skills learned in the first course. There is also a separate, individualized component of the programming called Core Communication®, which focuses on other types of relationships.
In all of these courses, participants learn 11 practical and effective talking and listening skills for better decision-making, conflict resolution, and anger management. Whether gained through pre-marriage preparation, marriage education, or counseling, these interpersonal tools help to build a more satisfying and fulfilling collaborative relationship.
Program Overview
Couple Communication® is an easy-to-learn 12-hour program, originally developed at the University of Minnesota, which teaches you 11 communication skills for talking, listening, making decisions, and resolving conflicts effectively.
We offer Couple Communication® locally in the Madison, MS area on a Friday night/all day Saturday schedule that includes three light meals. 5:30 – 10:00 Friday, and 8:00 – 5:00 Saturday. Times and locations TBA. Cost: $250/couple includes all materials and meals. Scholarships are available. Class size limited.
Couple Communication® may also be scheduled for your church or organization. Contact Reni Bumpas by email at renidbumpas@gmail.com for information.