RelateStrong | Training · On-demand certification
Become a certified RelateStrong Leader.
A self-paced, eight-session video training for those who would like to lead a RelateStrong group at their church, school, or other organization. Complete it from anywhere, on your schedule.
The two-day, in-person or online Training is now available on-demand. Same content, three ways to experience it.
If you'd rather train alongside others in person or synchronously online, select "Find a live Training".
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Key outcomes
Emotion regulation
Conflict resolution
Healthy attachment
New brain pathways
Two dynamic experiences happen simultaneously.
The two-day, live RelateStrong | Training is now available on-demand as a self-paced, eight-session 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 person, 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 challenges.
What you'll learn to lead
Trainings include everything in the Foundation Workshop such as:
Us-nessPain & Peace CyclesThe Four StepsThe New You / New Us
Plus the additional facilitator content needed to lead a group:
Practicing problem solving
Learn to facilitate problem-solving conversations using the Pain & Peace Cycle as your framework. Practice on real scenarios.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.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 | Individuals or RelateStrong | Couples — each is an 8-session small group experience.
RelateStrong | Individuals
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
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”
Who the Training is for
Individuals
You want to be equipped to lead a small group of individuals 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. Complete the Training side by side.
Pricing
Choose your seats
Every registration includes one participant plus their spouse at no additional cost. Church licenses give each participant their own login and certificate.
For you and your spouse
Individual
$199one-time
- On-demand Training video series
- RelateStrong | Workshop workbook
- RelateStrong | Individuals and Couples Leader Guides
- RelateStrong Leader certification on completion
- Covers 1 participant + spouse
For churches and organizations
Church license
$499 one-time$999 one-time$1,999 one-timeCustom for large organizations
How many participants?
- Each participant gets their own login and certificate
- Video series, workbook, and Leader Guides for each participant
- Spouses and fiancé(e)s join at no additional cost
Are you a student? Student registration is available for $99 and includes certification. Register as a student
Prefer to train in person? Attend a live Training.
Live Trainings are two-day, in-person or online events. Here's what you need to plan your visit.
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.
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