Thriving Relationship Coach™
Thriving Relationship Coach™
Certification Program
Help couples create breakthroughs and transform their love
- while experiencing a deeply fulfilling and successful career.
Help couples create breakthroughs and transform their love
- while experiencing a deeply fulfilling and successful career.
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We encourage you to apply right away. Spots are limited, and this program sold out with a waitlist last round.
Virtual classes run November 9 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
We’re guessing you are here because you…
Know you are meant for more and long for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in your life.
That nagging in your soul is not your imagination. You are meant to make a difference in a way that lights you up, and there’s truly never been a better time in history to become a Thriving Relationship Coach™.
Have always cared about people and wanted to help with their relationships but haven’t exactly known how.
We are so excited to give you the proven, easy-to-use, and concrete roadmap for exactly what to do, step-by-step, in your sessions, ensuring you know how to create breakthroughs every time. Your confidence will skyrocket as you move through the program. Plus, you’ll learn the cutting-edge research on relationships and the science of bonding, love, sexuality, and attachment — all in ways your clients will easily understand.
Are inspired by the freedom and flexibility of working for yourself.
We’ve been self-employed for over a decade, and it’s the dreamiest path we could have ever imagined. As a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™, you will have the opportunity to serve couples all over the world – from the comfort of home.
Love talking about relationships!
Who doesn’t, as they are such a juicy topic?! The thing is, however, most humans are completely clueless about how to create healthy, phenomenal long-term love. People are hungry to understand the secrets to love — and they will be captivated learning them from you.
Are tired of seeing so many couples struggle.
It’s true. With the divorce rate around 50%, the vast number of affairs, and most couples stuck in repetitive patterns they can’t resolve — learning about love is the education nearly every adult has been missing. This is what motivates us too. We’re convinced romantic relationships are the area of life where people experience the most unnecessary suffering and have the greatest capacity for happiness, with the right tools.
Are into personal growth and development and are excited about improving all the relationships in your own life too.
This certification course is not just about becoming “book smart.” We are going to guide you through a revolutionary process that will create so many positive ripples in every area of your own life and uplevel and improve all your relationships.
Want to add a specialty to your coaching, healing, or therapy practice.
Perhaps you are already doing healing and transformational work with people and want to specifically develop the necessary skills for supporting couples. We’ve got you covered, and you will be a true relationship expert by the end. The coaching industry is booming, and people are looking for those with specialities.
Want to easily attract clients.
No matter how trends may change over time, one thing never does: romantic relationships are at the heart and center of our lives as human beings. We built our own coaching practice through word of mouth. People were desperate to improve and save their relationships, and we got them results quickly. We are so excited to show you how to do the same. Humans will always (1) get stuck in challenges in their relationships (2) need help making things better from someone they can trust and (3) be willing to invest, as it is vital to their wellbeing. Plus, relationship coaching is much cheaper and easier than divorce.
Want a lucrative career.
Coaching is an 11 billion dollar industry and is only growing. Want in?!
We entered this field because we were truly driven by our passionate desire to help people with their relationships and bring more love and connection into the world. We both had backgrounds in nonprofit work and activism, and money wasn’t what drove us.
However, we unexpectedly discovered that relationship coaching is not only abundantly rewarding, it is also incredibly lucrative and brings financial freedom and unlimited possibilities.
After only a year in business, we were already earning 6-figures (again, almost exclusively because of word-of-mouth and the results we will teach you how to get). Our practice has continued to grow every year since.
With a growing waitlist of clients, we then expanded our team, hired and trained new coaches, and are now able to make an impact and give back in a way that delights and fulfills us deeply.
So, rest assured, this program isn’t just about teaching you skills to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s also about YOU and us helping you create a business and life you absolutely love and that supports you in every way.
Plus, as you will read below, we make sure you not only leave this program with stellar coaching skills but with business ones as well.
Hi, We're Bret and Christine Eartheart.
We are thrilled you are here! After practicing for many years as a licensed psychotherapist (Bret) and coach (Christine), we opened the Center for Thriving Relationships nearly a decade ago.
Although we loved supporting individuals (and continue to), it became undeniable: nothing transformed people’s lives as much as when we helped them in their relationships — because our relationships reveal our opportunities for growth and impact our quality of life more than anything else.
As a married couple, we knew the journey firsthand — the pain of not knowing the way and then the tremendous relief, ease, joy, and fulfillment that became possible when we learned to create thriving love. We’ve now been together 18+ years and are truly in the marriage of our dreams. We want this for every couple in the world.
We’ve studied and learned from the greatest relationship pioneers of our time: Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Sue Johnson, Drs. Gay and Katie Hendricks, Dr. Harville Hendrix, tantra teachers, and many others.
For this certification program, you will learn our highly curated collection of what we believe is the best of the best out there for understanding relationships and getting people the fastest and most lasting results — as well as the signature processes we’ve developed that work better than anything else we’ve seen.
Once our waitlist continued to grow, and we became unable to take on new clients, we looked for a way to still keep serving and reaching more couples (our passion and mission). The solution? Teach YOU the exact systems we’ve developed to get repeatable and powerful results with couples of every background and in every stage.
For years, people begged us to create this program for coaches, and our hearts overflow with joy to think of the difference you will make. We are truly so, so excited you are here and can’t thank you enough for listening to the calling to serve humanity and bring more love into the world.
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Learn the Comprehensive Roadmap for Thriving Relationships
Over the course of 6 months, you will gain proficiency in facilitating the 50+ Thriving Relationship Master Skills with couples, no matter the issues they are facing.
You will learn everything it takes to help couples…
Learn the Comprehensive Roadmap for Thriving Relationships
Over the course of 6 months, you will gain proficiency in facilitating the 50+ Thriving Relationship Master Skills with couples, no matter the issues they are facing.
You will learn everything it takes to help couples…
Communicate effectively so they both feel deeply heard and understood.
Communicate effectively so they both feel deeply heard and understood.
Break free from gridlocked patterns and get to the root of what’s actually underneath their relationship issues.
Break free from gridlocked patterns and get to the root of what’s actually underneath their relationship issues.
Know how to harmoniously manage their differences (in parenting, household chores, finances, you name it).
Know how to harmoniously manage their differences (in parenting, household chores, finances, you name it).
Heal from emotional and physical affairs and betrayal.
Heal from emotional and physical affairs and betrayal.
Find win-win solutions when they have different wants, preferences, and needs.
Find win-win solutions when they have different wants, preferences, and needs.
Create bonding, attachment, security, and trust.
Create bonding, attachment, security, and trust.
Save their marriages on the edge of divorce.
Save their marriages on the edge of divorce.
Effectively reconnect after years of growing apart.
Effectively reconnect after years of growing apart.
Reignite the spark and keep passion and sexuality alive, including how to navigate differences in libido and desire.
Reignite the spark and keep passion and sexuality alive, including how to navigate differences in libido and desire.
Know the secrets to staying connected, no matter how chaotic or busy life gets.
Know the secrets to staying connected, no matter how chaotic or busy life gets.
Create a truly thriving, happy relationship that grows deeper and stronger over time.
Create a truly thriving, happy relationship that grows deeper and stronger over time.
Become a Magnetic Coach that Gets Results
Being a transformational coach is not just about having the right tools. It’s also about how you embody them, the rapport you build with your clients, how people feel when working with you, and the presence you bring to sessions. This is key.
Become a Magnetic Coach that Gets Results
Being a transformational coach is not just about having the right tools. It’s also about how you embody them, the rapport you build with your clients, how people feel when working with you, and the presence you bring to sessions. This is key.
And it’s all learnable. Throughout the program, we will guide you through incredible mind-body processes and teach you remarkable techniques that will rewire your own limiting beliefs and amplify your ability to connect with your clients and get them results.
Students will also be exploring your own relationships and doing a deep dive into your own patterns in love, communication, and relating.
This is where a powerful transmission of the work takes place, as you experience it first as a student, then transfer that transmission of the experience to your clients as a coach.
This gives you integrity — because you have gone deep within yourself and have done the work, and your clients will feel it.
Launch Your Successful Practice and Business
We want to make sure you don’t graduate from this program and then have your amazing skills just sit there. In the final weeks of the program, you will learn all the essentials for launching your career as a certified Thriving Relationship Coach™.
Launch Your Successful Practice and Business
We want to make sure you don’t graduate from this program and then have your amazing skills just sit there. In the final weeks of the program, you will learn all the essentials for launching your career as a certified Thriving Relationship Coach™.
Honing in on your unique genius and ideal customer
Honing in on your unique genius and ideal customer
Marketing for both online and in-person businesses
Marketing for both online and in-person businesses
Client attraction
Client attraction
Social media
Social media
Advertising
Advertising
List building
List building
Website strategy
Website strategy
How to sell with heart and a genuine desire to serve
How to sell with heart and a genuine desire to serve
Sales calls and free consultations
Sales calls and free consultations
Pricing and packages
Pricing and packages
Setting up your online scheduler
Setting up your online scheduler
Software recommendations for everything you need
Software recommendations for everything you need
Product development (webinars, online courses, retreats, and classes)
Product development (webinars, online courses, retreats, and classes)
Hiring a team (if and when you choose to do so)
Hiring a team (if and when you choose to do so)
Shifting your money and abundance mindset
Shifting your money and abundance mindset
Scaling to 6-figures and beyond
Scaling to 6-figures and beyond
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Program Components
Weekly Thriving Relationship Coach™ Training Modules
During weekly video training sessions taught live by Bret and Christine and through an extensive manual and roadmap of clear, easy, and proven tools and methods, you will gain everything you need to help couples save their marriages, transform their relationships, heal from infidelity, resolve conflict of every kind, deepen their connection, effectively communicate, cultivate both physical and emotional intimacy, reignite the spark, and create a fulfilling, thriving relationship.
This training lasts 2 hours each week. Replays are always available.
To accompany the calls, you will receive printable slides, a comprehensive set of printable client handouts, and exclusive permission and training for how to use them in your practice.
Rare Opportunity to Watch Bret and Christine Coach Couples
Gain extraordinary insight from watching Bret and Christine coach couples and walk you through their process (so can replicate it in your own sessions). This component is missing from most certification programs out there, and our coaches and students often say this is their favorite part of our workshops. Receive 10+ recorded transformational sessions to model from and study.
Weekly Q & A calls via Zoom
After you’ve had an opportunity to go through the materials for the week, we want to be sure all your questions get answered by Bret and Christine directly. Receive weekly mentoring, full of love and support. Replays are always available.
Business Bootcamp
Starting week 16, you will receive an additional 1-hour training each week so that you are simultaneously growing your business. That way, by the end of the 6 months, you will be all set up for launching your successful new career as a Thriving Relationship Coach ™.
Community
Join a private online community to connect with other students. Here you can ask questions to be answered by Bret and Christine, receive support and feedback from others, partner up for practice sessions, share celebrations and wins, and more. You will love getting to know your classmates!
There are also weekly HEARTner calls for your to put into practice and reflect together on each week’s tools. These are facilitated by our Lead Coach, Andrea, and are a treasured part of the program for all who choose to participate.
Practice Sessions
In order to graduate, you will be required to document a minimum of 8 practice coaching sessions and share your biggest takeaways and learnings. You will also have the opportunity to be coached by your fellow students, an amazing opportunity for learning and growth.
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What sets this program apart from others?
Taught By a Thriving Couple Having been together for 18+ years, we know the journey of relationships firsthand. After being on the edge of separation many years ago, we are immeasurably grateful to now enjoy the marriage of our dreams that truly just keeps getting better. But it’s not because we are lucky or simply found “the one.” It’s because we very intentionally created it — using the exact tools we’ve now shared with thousands of couples around the world to help them transform their relationships too. It’s so important to us that we live in congruence with what we teach, and we are wholeheartedly committed to modeling and embodying what’s possible in love.
As a couple, we also offer both the feminine and masculine perspective, which many find invaluable. Plus, we combine a harmonious blend of enthusiastic positivity (Christine) with down-to-Earth, sage-like wisdom (Bret). It is very rare to get this combined perspective and be trained by a couple.
Combines the Science and Heart of Relationships Knowing the latest relationship research and understanding what happens in the brain in times of stress, disconnect, desire, and conflict — these are all essential and can be really powerful in grounding the concepts (for yourself and your clients) and helping otherwise resistant clients open to change.
However, science and research can also become too intellectual. That’s why we make sure you are also stockpiled with concrete, easy-to-apply processes and tools that open hearts and facilitate powerful transformation your clients will undoubtedly feel.
Create a Successful Coaching Business Right After Graduation One of the complaints we hear about other programs is that you learn all the tools to become a great coach but then have no idea how to find clients and develop a thriving practice. Rest assured, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve partnered with one of the greatest business visionaries of our time, Scott Oldford, who has helped entrepreneurs around the world scale their coaching businesses to 6 and 7 figures. He has private clients paying him $250,000/year to receive his expertise, and we are enormously grateful to have him sharing his masterful and expert guidance so you have all the essentials for getting started before the program even ends.
Perspective of Therapist + Coach In this program, you will receive both the guidance of a licensed psychotherapist who has worked with couples in hospitals, mental health clinics, emergency rooms, and private practice (Bret), alongside an expert coach and healer who has seen thousands of clients over the past 14+ years (Christine). Many programs offer the perspective of one or the other, and we are thrilled to offer you both.
Why is this helpful? Traditionally trained psychotherapists are well versed in how our past relationships (with caregivers, friends, partners, etc.) influence our present ones, as well as all the legalities and how to navigate more challenging situations like domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and trauma when they affect our intimate relationships. This is priceless to have and ensures you are a highly ethical, responsible, grounded, and capable coach.
However, traditional couples therapy can sometimes feel heavy and become too focused on what’s wrong and the past and lead to couples feeling even more stuck in their issues.
This is where coaching comes in. Coaching tends to be results-oriented, forward-thinking, and uplifting, ensuring couples move forward and upward into new possibilities together.
We love to combine both. Therapeutic healing processes with tangible tools and positive results. Doing deep work but also making it fun and inspiring — for you and your clients.
Unique Approach That Gets Results…Fast Did you know many couples get worse after going to couples counseling? Unfortunately, many relationship coaches and counselors provoke couples and stir things up — but then don’t know how to get them out of conflict or guide them in creating new, healthy ways of relating that cultivate deeper closeness and joy.
Countless couples have come to us over the past decade to repair the damage done in traditional counseling and coaching. We hear horror stories from couples who would leave their therapist’s office feeling even worse and more disconnected. They are thrilled to discover our uniquely positive approach and realize that sessions become the most bonding, meaningful date nights.
We believe relationship healing and transformation — although it does take effort — can be enjoyable (and even fun!) for everyone involved. There are many models of relationship coaching out there today, and we are convinced that the approach we share with you is more effective than anything else we’ve discovered and will get your clients breakthroughs the fastest.
We are committed to teaching you a unique style of relationship coaching that ensures couples walk out of their sessions feeling relieved, hopeful, connected, and eager to return. Plus, rather than you burning out (like most marriage therapists do), you will be energized, deeply moved, and well compensated for your life-changing work.
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FAQ’s
In just 6 months, you will become a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™, ready to start seeing clients and embark on an incredibly rewarding career (or add to the one you’re already in). You certification will give you credibility around the world and is not limited to your geographic area. You don’t need any other experience, training, or background to have an abundantly successful career as a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™.
In order to receive your certification, complete all modules and 8 practice sessions.
No. Anyone with a sincere desire to become a Thriving Relationship Coach™ is eligible to apply.
This Thriving Relationship Coach™ Certification program is designed for brand new coaches who have never done anything like this — all the way to seasoned coaches and therapists. The best way to know if we’re a great match is to start by applying (link at very end) so we can get to know you and see what will support your goals best. When you apply, there’s absolutely no pressure to join. In fact, if we feel you would be better served elsewhere, we will be sure to tell you.
No problem! Although the training is live, replays are always available, and you can quickly catch up whenever you are back. We will make sure you are filled in on anything missed.
You got it! Nothing beats the ease and convenience of learning this invaluable skill set and launching your new career from the comfort of home. The only in-person element is our signature Thrive in Love couples retreat, but this is entirely optional.
The program lasts 6 months. Plan for approximately 4-5 hours/week for training and practice.
We wholeheartedly welcome you. Given you are human, and we are all in relationships of various kinds (parents, colleagues, friends, neighbors, family members, etc.), we have no doubt you will be able to relate to everything we explore. Plus, you will become fully equipped to create the best relationship imaginable whenever you are ready.
1000000%! We are passionate about transformative learning, which means your own life and relationships will be greatly renewed and strengthened in every good way.
If you don’t have any willing volunteers in your own network, in the private online community, you can always post that you are looking to practice, and you will find eager participants in your fellow students and their friends.
Certified Relationship Coaches typically earn $100-$250+ per session, and you will be more than able to make your money back in a matter of weeks or months, depending on how many clients you are interested in seeing weekly.
Yes, you can either pay in full or choose the payment plan option. We can chat more about this once you have applied (see application link @ end).
Great question — and YES! We’ve researched every other relationship coach training out there, and we can say with certainty: there is nothing else like this on the planet. If you want to be an expert in knowing the secret sauce for how to help couples transform any of the challenges they’re facing and create the best relationship imaginable (all while up-leveling all the relationships in your own life), we’ve got you covered, and this program gives you everything you need and will be full of love, joy, and meaning.
Plus, as we’ve mentioned, you are not only going to have phenomenal skills as a relationship coach, we’re going to help set you up with a rockingly successful and growing business too.
Absolutely! This is a very hands-on program, and we will be coaching and providing support every step of the way with live weekly calls and more.
You got it! We’ve extensively studied the works of Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Sue Johnson who are, hands down, the two foremost leading researchers on relationships, love, and adult attachment. We’re passionate about helping you understand the brain in times of stress, conflict, mistrust, and disconnection — as well as closeness, safety, and joy (and how to cultivate relationships dominant in the latter).
Absolutely! Coaching is an incredibly flexible career, allowing you to work from your laptop from anywhere in the world (via Zoom or phone sessions). Prefer seeing people in person? We also saw clients for many years out of a very simple home office, and our practice flourished (i.e. it doesn’t need to be a fancy space).
Here at the Center for Thriving Relationships, our rates are $125 for an hour session, for clients coming to see both our newer and seasoned coaches. Prices vary for relationship coaches around the country, but you could comfortably plan on charging $100-$200 per session. With 20 clients/week, expect to earn $90,000-$120,000+ annually
We highly recommend staying on track with the group as much as possible, as the collective momentum of the group will be powerful, connecting, and motivating. However, we are also completely flexible, so rest assured that you can take as long as necessary to complete all program components and graduate whenever you’re ready.
Of course! You will have lifetime access to everything. Also, when we continue to refine the program every year, you will always get the latest and greatest updates.
Yes, you can say you are a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™ and were trained by the Center for Thriving Relationships. After graduating, you also receive (at no cost) the valuable opportunity to create a profile featured in our online directory of coaches. This directory will be hosted on our website, seen by thousands of visitors each month.
You will find yourself among many kindred spirits in this program. Caring and empathetic people are often the ones drawn to this work, and your sensitivities are your superpowers. We will absolutely go over all of our favorite hacks for managing, cleansing, and protecting your own energy so you are uplifted and rejuvenated from this work. Plus, it isn’t about simply sitting and listening to couples in tough places, and it’s different than supporting a friend through a tough time (which can feel heavy). You will have full permission to actually coach your clients, and you will witness amazing breakthroughs right before your eyes — which is completely inspiring and life-giving.
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What others have shared about their experiences with Bret and Christine and the processes you will learn…
...I was blown away
Samuel Deaner
Paramedic Supervisor
...I couldn't have asked for better mentors
Jennifer Wolff Branham
If you are considering this program, don't hesitate...
Sura Gail Tala
Wedding Officiant & Property Manager
...a game changer
Tina Kessler
6th Grade Teacher
...as genuinely loving and supportive of instructors as I could ever hope for
Monique Philpot
Outdoor Educator & Project Manager
...nothing short of brilliant
“I am at a loss for words as to how to describe how totally incredible this experience was. I have been involved in counseling for years now, both as the clinician and the client, and their ability to transform clinical perspectives into practical information in a loving and hilarious manner is nothing short of brilliant. Jim and I were both blown away… We would easily pay 3-4x what they charge to experience this opportunity.”
Annie Sever-Dimitri
Therapist and Social Worker
Masters at understanding what makes relationships work...
“Christine and Bret are masters at understanding what makes relationships work and share their knowledge in ways that will lead to profound results.”
Michael and Lily Kessler
Lawyer and Yoga Studio Owner
My entire life is benefited...
“Such a blessing! Exciting, amazing, growing, so fun, and enlightening! Christine and Bret have incredibly vast knowledge, patience, true kindness, and you can tell that their priority is making the world a more loving place. My entire life is benefited from knowing them.”
Laura McCormick
More than I ever expected.
“Insightful, personal growth and development. More than I ever expected. Bret and Christine’s energy, love, and understanding is amazing. I wasn’t sure what to expect but am so grateful to have participated!”
Lisa Mills
"Bret and Christine taught us the most powerful relationship gems of wisdom that saved our marriage, as well as strengthened our bond tremendously.
Thanks to the incredible support, inspiration and role modeling that we received from Christine and Bret, we are proud to say that we shifted from being on a verge of a divorce to the most fun, creative, connected and empowered relationship of our dreams.”
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Retreat Facilitators, Healers, and Coaches
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Program Dates
November 9, 2021 – May 2022 (6 months)
Next Steps – How to Apply
Ready to apply to become a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™? We joyously welcome you to apply below. If it’s a fit and your application gets approved, we’ll be so happy to invite you to hop on a call to answer all your questions, share even more details, and ensure we’re a great match. You are under no obligation whatsoever from applying or having this call.
Satisfaction guaranteed – or receive a full refund. Simply participate in 21 days of the program. As long as you reach out within 30 days and aren’t satisfied, you receive a full refund.
