We're launching our new online program

Want to be more successful in your relationships? Learn the skills you need to success (but were never taught) in our "Essential Skills for Couples" program, launching in February.

I realized that announcing the launch of this course at the holidays and at the same time sharing about Don's open heart surgery was a little overwhelming.

So I want to take this opportunity to share what we are so excited about here at the Institute. We're dancing on the tables (at least figuratively speaking) now that we've got this program up and running!

Why this program, why now?

In the many years I've worked with couples, I've come to realize that most people are not equipped for the demands of modern marriage. While the biggest complaint is, "we don't communicate", there are a few fundamental underlying problems that communication alone won't solve. I designed this course to address those foundational issues, as well as provide the key communication skills most couples need to improve their connection and satisfaction with their relationship.

What will I get, and do I need to be in a couple to join?

The program consists of five short courses, all available online. Though designed as a self-directed course in the future, this is your chance to jump in and learn with me.

You don't need to have a partner currently to benefit from this course. Learn what to look for in your next relationship and how to increase your odds of success. And, if you have a partner and they don't want to take the course, your relationship will still benefit from what you learn. If your partner wants to jump in and join you, great! You'll benefit from having a shared understanding and set of skills to boost your relationship happiness.

Course 1 - Relationship Myth-Busting.

Curiously, people shoot themselves in the foot right out of the gate by having mis-perceptions about what modern relationships offer and require for success. Getting clear about what works is essential to having expectations that will be met.

NOTE: This first course downloads over roughly a week. In the four courses that follow, each of the five lessons are downloaded once a week in order to give you a chance to practice what you've learned. That's how you acquire the skills you need for relationship mastery.

Course 2 - Getting on the Same Bus Together.

Falling in love is not a guarantee that your relationship will work long term. A relationship between two people is a living system that requires more than just communication. It requires an understanding of yourself and your partner that is often skipped at the beginning of relationships, but comes back to bite you later.

Course 3 - Essential Communication Skills.

Though people ask for this first, communication skills aren't enough without the other foundations. That said, most of us were never taught the kind of skills needed for successful intimate partnerships. Get those skills in this course, and make life easier for you and your partner.

Course 4 - Mastering Difficult Conversations & URP's.

Even with those key skills, there are still those tricky conversations that require a bit more, not to mention the dreaded "Unwanted Repeating Patterns" (URP's) that almost all couples will encounter at some point in their relationship. You are two different people, after all. Knowing how to navigate these rapids in the river of relationship will ensure you have a soft landing on the other side.

Course 5 - Increasing Joy.

Bert Hellinger used the term, "caring for desire" with regards to couple's relationships. Love is like a plant, it needs tending and cherishing to flourish. This final course focuses on how to ensure that the positive aspects of your relationship are nourished and grow which is so essential to relationship satisfaction.

Why gameified courses?

Alas, how many of you have online courses tucked in some corner of your computer or online that you haven't completed? Maybe you've poked around a bit, and maybe you even want to learn the content, but... it's hard to stay motivated. Me, too. The online platform we've selected has motivational strategies built into the framework, and completion rates are multiple times what typical online courses are. We want you to get the benefit of this course, and are determined to make learning as fun and engaging as possible. Give the first few courses a try and see what you think.

Why join now?

If you join the first cohort, you'll have access to me weekly, as well as a much more involved connection with my team. We are greatly interested in your feedback and experiences with the program. Not only that, you'll be part of a community of like-minded souls that want to up their game relationship-wise and improve the quality of their relationships. In this day and age where relationships are fraying and many of us are becoming increasingly isolated and lonely, I can't think of anything that offers you a better opportunity for life long happiness than improving your closest relationships.

SPECIAL SAVINGS OFFER - Don't miss it!

If you pre-register now, you get an incredible deal: You get half off the first course in the program and you get the second course for free! When you sign up for this special offer, you also lock in the remaining three courses at half-price.

Use the coupon code LAUNCH1 when you register to get this special one-time deal. The clock is ticking on this offer. It's only good till January 15th, so jump in now and click that red button below. We launch February 10th! Be there. RESERVE YOUR PLACE!