Motivation with a Purpose: Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz

Drs. Charles and Elizabeth Schmitz know that simple things matter in relationships. They understand what makes relationships work because they have conducted three decades of research on successful marriages, as well as sharing personal experience drawn from their own 47–year marriage.

Charles Schmitz

Dr. Charles D. Schmitz is a highly successful faculty member and administrator in higher education. He is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Counseling and Family Therapy at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, where he has focused on counseling psychology and leadership. During his distinguished career, Charles has received more than 40 local, state, and national awards; published 400 articles, manuscripts, books, and scholarly papers; delivered 600 speeches and professional presentations throughout the world; and has frequently appeared on radio, television, and in print. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri–Columbia.

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Elizabeth Schmitz

Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz is a full-time author and lecturer. She has served as an award-winning administrator and educator for 36 years. She received her Doctorate from the University of Missouri–Columbia and has lectured at numerous colleges in the areas of counseling and leadership. As the former chief operating officer of a large organization, she also specializes in human relations issues. Elizabeth has received 25 local, state, and national awards; published over 250 articles, manuscripts, and books; delivered over 400 speeches and presentations; made numerous radio and television appearances; and been quoted extensively in the media. She is president of Successful Marriage Reflections, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri, where she and Charles reside.