Become a certified RelateStrong Leader.
A two-day experience for those who would like to lead a RelateStrong group at their church, school, or other organization — no advanced degree required.
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Two dynamic experiences happen simultaneously.
RelateStrong | Trainings are a two-day experience for those who would like to lead a RelateStrong group at their church, school, or other organization. These groups help individuals and couples grow in their relational, emotional, and spiritual health by teaching skills for emotion regulation, conflict resolution, and relational connectedness.
The power of RelateStrong | Training exists in that two dynamic experiences happen simultaneously. While learning how to become a healthier and stronger leader, the participant also gains insight into understanding and helping others. The Training gives the leader simple but profound skills to use in ministering to others with family, work, and relationship issues.
What you'll learn to lead
Trainings include everything in the Workshop, plus the additional facilitator content needed to lead a group.
Workshop Foundation (covered)
Us-nessPain & Peace CyclesThe Four Steps The New You / New Us
Practicing Problem Solving
Learn to facilitate problem-solving conversations using the Pain & Peace Cycle as your framework. Practice on real scenarios with feedback.Recognizing Our Personality Differences
Tools for helping group members understand each other's wiring — and stop treating differences as character flaws.Using Our Spiritual Gifts
Help group members discover and use their spiritual gifts together, both as individuals and within their relationships.Certification
Certified to Lead a RelateStrong Group.
Completing this training will make you a certified RelateStrong Leader, qualified to teach and facilitate the RelateStrong 8-week curriculum in a small group format within the context of your own organization, academic institution, or church. Advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, or theology are not prerequisites for certification.
Two curriculum tracks. Same framework.
As a certified Leader, you can lead either RelateStrong | Couples or RelateStrong | Individuals — each is an 8-session small group experience.
RelateStrong | Couples
For couples ready to move from pressure to partnership.
- Session 1 — The Us-ness of Relationship
- Session 2 — Learning the Pain Cycle
- Session 3 — Love and Trust
- Session 4 — The Peace Cycle
- Session 5 — The Four Steps
- Session 6 — Recognizing Our Personality Differences
- Session 7 — Using Our Spiritual Gifts
- Session 8 — Dreaming of the New “Us”
RelateStrong | Couples
For individuals seeking personal and relational growth.
- Session 1 — The Us-ness of Relationship
- Session 2 — Learning the Pain Cycle
- Session 3 — Love and Trust
- Session 4 — The Peace Cycle
- Session 5 — The Four Steps
- Session 6 — Recognizing Our Personality Differences
- Session 7 — Using Our Spiritual Gifts
- Session 8 — Dreaming of the New You
Who It's For
Individuals
You want to be equipped to lead a small group through the RelateStrong framework in your church, organization, or community.
Couples
You and your spouse want to lead together — facilitating couples groups or individual groups in your ministry context.
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What's Next
Trainings happen at Pepperdine and at host organizations across the country.
Please see the event calendar for upcoming Trainings. If you are interested in bringing a Training to your church, organization, or school, please reach out to the Boone Center for the Family at centerforthefamily@pepperdine.edu or our office number (310) 506-4771.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get certified. Lead RelateStrong in your community.
