The Taylors's stepfamily journey began in 1986. Gordon's first marriage lasted 18 years, Carri's 13½ years. Gordon brought three sons to the marriage and Carri brought two daughters. All five of their children are now adults; they have ten grandchildren to date and are legal guardians of Carri's oldest granddaughter, who was born in 1990 and has been with them since birth.

The Taylors have been involved in starting, leading, and maintaining stepfamily groups since 1988. They speak nationally on stepfamily development and other relational topics. For more information on scheduling the Taylors for your group, church, or organization please inquire via email or request information at Opportunities Unlimited,  13919-B North May #198, Oklahoma City, OK 73134.

GORDON

Gordon is Cofounder of Opportunities Unlimited and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He practices in Diamond Bar and Orange, California, and has master's degrees in Education and in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has been a consultant for the California State Department of Education and has over thirty-two years of experience as a public school administrator. Gordon is associated with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as well as the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He is a clinical member of the Stepfamily Association of America, where he is recognized for his professional and personal expertise with stepcouples and stepfamily dynamics. He has also served as President of the Diamond Bar chapter of the Stepfamily Association of America.

Gordon's understanding and respect for people from all walks of life can be attributed to his experiences in both the public and private sectors. He uses counseling tools that are pragmatic and productive to help each person become the very best they can be.

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CARRI

Executive Director and Co-Founder of Opportunities Unlimited, Carri is a Certified Communications Trainer and Executive/Personal Coach. Her background as a Film Producer, Director and Editor of award-winning documentaries provided the opportunities to develop a high level of communication skills. Carri has guided hundreds of individuals and couples through the process of discovering hidden talents, skills and capabilities. The clients she works with gain insights and self-awareness, while being given practical, ready-to-use and proven tools to enhance all of their relationships.

Carri's recognition of the value of each person has gained the respect of both individual clients and large groups. Her integrity, clarity and sense of humor provide a safe and trusting environment in which to learn. After working with Carri, people are energized, motivated and equipped to meet life's challenges in a new and more effective way.

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