Our Programs
Research-backed relationship training from the Boone Center for the Family.
The Boone Center at Pepperdine University designs programs to educate, equip, and empower people to develop and live out healthy relationship skills while providing tools for spiritual formation.
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RelateStrong
Equips people with skills for emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and building meaningfully connected relationships through a framework known as the Pain and Peace Cycle.
Adults — couples and individuals, including young adults, organizations, and ministries
WAYS TO ENGAGE
STARTING POINT 4-6 hours
Workshop
Develop personal skills for emotion regulation, conflict resolution, and relational connectedness. For individuals and couples.
Learn More →CERTIFICATION 2-day experience
Training
Become a certified RelateStrong Leader, qualified to teach the 8-week curriculum. No advanced degree required.
Learn More →RETREAT 2-day retreat · $350
Ministers Marriage Enrichment
A two-day getaway for ministry couples at Villa Graziadio. Led by licensed therapists. Up to 4 couples per cohort.
Learn More →FLAGSHIP 8 sessions · on-demand
Leadership Series
Eight expert-led video sessions equipping church leaders to navigate the hardest relational topics — depression, anxiety, addiction, and more.
Explore the Series →PROGRAM 2 OF 3
Relationship IQ
A powerful method for talking about relationships with young adults. When we say relationships, we mean ALL relationships — connections with friends, family, romantic partners, co-workers, professors, roommates, and God.
Young adults (ages 16–22) through churches, academic institutions, and organizations
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CURRICULUM
Leader's Manual + 8 Modules
Small-group curriculum and single-session presentations on 8 relationship topics. 48 weeks of content.
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rIQ Leader's Training
12-hour training led by Dr. Kelly Haer. For lay and professional leaders working with young adults.
Learn More →FREE TOOL
rIQ Assessment
A free relationship intelligence test to measure how well young adults navigate relationships. Benchmark growth.
Take the rIQ Test →PROGRAM 3 OF 3
RelateForward
Empower families and ministry leaders to deliver the Gospel to the next generation, through the conduit of healthy parent-child relationships. A 9-session video and workbook curriculum in development, in collaboration with the Barna Group.
Parents, grandparents, ministry leaders, and caregivers of middle and high schoolers
WAYS TO ENGAGE
COMING SOON
9-Session Curriculum
Video and workbook series structured for individual, couple, or small group use. Built with experts across apologetics, spiritual formation, child development, theology, and psychology.
Get Notified →BARNA PARTNERSHIP
Podcast, Webinar, Assessment, Sermon Kit
Four additional resources in collaboration with the Barna Group to support parents and ministry leaders.
Get Notified →Equipping your entire team?
Church and group licensing is available for all programs. Bulk packages with administrator accounts and group viewing rights for your whole team.
Free Resources
Not ready to enroll? Start with one of our free resources.
Leadership Series eBook
Be empowered to discuss challenging topics like anxiety, marriage, pornography, and more.
Pain & Peace Cycle Overview
Understand the foundational framework behind every RelateStrong program.
Sample Lesson
Watch the first session of the Leadership Series free, no purchase required.
