“Rod, you are a most resourceful man. I’ll never forget sitting right under Mandela’s nose in a place reserved for royalty and popes!” (Received – 02/13/2020 from an old friend)
I have taught family therapy (Bowen Family Systems) for various institutions in many countries.
My daily newspaper column has been widely read in KZN South Africa since March, 2001 in The Mercury.
I have had the privilege consulting with high-profile, conflicted families and third-world families.
Education: Masters in Family Therapy, Butler University (1994), Indianapolis.
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What others say:
“I don’t really like the word guru, but I’m struggling to find a better way to describe Rod Smith. I met him when I was a brash sixteen year old with a mountain of insecurities hidden behind a carefully crafted persona of cocky self confidence. Rod was able to see through my disguises and to help me find a way through to who I could become. But more than that, I found that he liked me for me who I was and, wonderfully, more than 20 years later, he still does. In fact, he traveled to help my team and me in the UK (from his home in the USA) when we were facing seemingly insoluble issues. Then he also hosted all of us, a rambling carnival of faith, hope and rock n roll, in his home in the US. He has always stayed connected with me, though we’re now separated by many years and a ocean to boot. He is a wise man, a true friend, and someone I trust to speak clearly, honestly, and without thought to his own benefit… rare and wonderful things in these cynical times. Listen to what he has to say… you’ll be a better person for it.” Tre Sheppard
“I learned more by watching you with your child than from anything you said. I am amazed a man can fly all over the world with an infant and without any help!” Norman, Fiji Islands.
“Rod Smith is the most provocative speaker I have ever heard.” Julie, Auckland, New Zealand
”No one has challenged my thinking about love and relationships as radically as Rod Smith. He was an excellent speaker for our church retreat.” Peter, Indianapolis.
“Thanks for the questions to all the answers I had,” Masters Student, England
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