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This certification gives you an entire methodology to confidently guide couples toward lasting breakthroughs and greater love, connection, and understanding.
We're here to give you everything you need, from 50+ powerful tools to business mentoring to launch a successful career.
What you’ll learn doesn’t just help others. It transforms how you communicate, connect, and show up in all your relationships.
Serve couples from anywhere in the world and build a fulfilling business that fits your life.
No prior experience is required. We’ll teach you everything you need to start creating real results and a thriving practice.
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“During my first year of marriage, I knew we needed help, but I honestly was not sure how we were going to get that help, as talking to our friends was not helping.
Then I enrolled in this course, and 6 months later, we are doing so well and using the tools not only for client but for ourselves.
Bret and Christine are too great of a tutor, by just looking at them teaching, you see love in its purest form.
What sets it apart is how detailed it is and how engaging it is. It is a very hands-on online course.”
“The handouts are love rituals, birthed from Bret and Christine’s passion for loving connection. I was blown away by the sheer quantity of them and the absolute devotion of Christine and Bret in this work.
It’s such an inspiration to witness people living their lives’ purposes and making the world a more loving place as a result.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone who values love and connection. For people who want to have a better understanding of how our past influences our present relationships and what to do to strengthen them. Definitely for prospective coaches, or anyone interested in helping others actualize deeply meaningful lives.”
“What I love the most is that this course is a source and reflection of community. You are not in it by yourself. Bret and Christine’s love for their work and us I would have not expected.
I love their energy and the amazing generosity to and for their clients amaze me every module. I would recommend this program because it will blow your mind as to how every module is strategically geared towards how you best learn and comprehend.
What sets them apart is Bret and Christine’s heart for each class member. They create a safe space for you to be you and ask questions galore. Love them bunches.”
“I love catching the contagious, authentic positivity and love that Bret and Christine give out. Christine and Bret really encourage us to find and celebrate the gifts we each have within us, so we can all emerge as our very different and amazing selves.
We pick up so much misinformation from our upbringings, our education and our culture that we really need this well-researched course to undo those untrue stories we tell ourselves that get in the way of us thriving in life. The tools I have learned have turned around decades of old patterns for me and my partner.”
“I really loved the entire program.
It helped me so much in my personal growth in my relationship, and now I feel inspired and ready to share all the tools with others.
In my opinion, the Thriving Relationship is the best program for relationship coaches and I am so glad that I came across them.
Thank you so much!”
“I didn’t know what I was going to learn that I didn’t already know — and it blew my mind. The program was so thorough and actionable. I left with total confidence, practical tools, and a clear roadmap to start coaching right away. It’s truly life-changing.”
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
“This certification gave us so much more than coaching skills. It deepened our own marriage and gave us the tools to help others experience the same transformation. It’s been one of the best investments we’ve ever made.”
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
“I’ve been through many programs before, but this one was different. I finally feel equipped to help others create breakthroughs. My confidence as a coach and in my own relationships has grown so much — and I’m just getting started.”
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
“I started this program with no coaching background and graduated with a brand-new career. The community support was amazing — every question was answered, every challenge guided. I never imagined I could feel this confident helping couples.”
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
We’re so glad you’re here.
After many years as a licensed psychotherapist (Bret) and coach (Christine), we founded the Center for Thriving Relationships 15 years ago to help people experience the same transformation we created in our own marriage.
While we’ve always loved supporting individuals, we realized nothing transforms lives more than healing our relationships. Our relationships shape our happiness, growth, and sense of fulfillment more than anything else.
As a married couple, we’ve lived this journey ourselves—the confusion, the breakthroughs, and the incredible joy that comes from creating a thriving love. After more than 20 years together, we’re more connected than ever, and we want that for every couple.
We’ve been honored to help thousands of couples rebuild trust, rekindle connection, and experience lasting love through our coaching, retreats, and online programs.
We’re so excited to share the same proven formula that’s helped couples around the world create powerful, lasting, and repeatable results.
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“Bret and Christine were able to bring a beautiful balance of tender care, well supported science, and respectful nuance to every single module.
The depth and breadth of content blew me away and I feel so prepared to support clients from this foundation.
The relationship I have with myself and the people around me are changed for the better having done this program and I cannot wait to extend that to clients as well.”
“I appreciate how it is grounded in research but at the same time does not feel ‘too heady.’
The class is full of positive energy and real tools that I can use with clients.
When I transitioned from student to a coach working with clients, I felt prepared and confident.
I love Christine and Bret as instructors. They have a way of making everyone feel welcome and a valuable member of Team Love.”
“I enrolled in this program to become certified in relationship coaching, but I am graduating with so much more than a certificate!
Taught in an organized, compassionate and enthusiastic way, Christine and Bret bring their experience and passion for helping others to each session. Combining backgrounds in science, psychology and energy healing, with experience and expertise in coaching couples, they show up fully for every session.
Each person who enrolls in this course is valued, respected and encouraged to share their own unique light with the world. Whether to invest for personal growth (you are worth it!), or to start a coaching business (Christine will walk you through every step – yes, really!!) this life-changing program delivers!”
“We have been through counseling, coaching, intensives, retreats, etc. We’ve done it all. This was like an immersion experience, which was exactly what we/I needed to get out of the hard place we’ve been stuck in for a long time.
I loved learning from a male and female perspective together. I loved learning from a coach and a licensed therapist together. I loved the books we read and the way that all the presentations and handouts helped us to apply them in our own lives and in our clients’ lives. The flexibility was so perfect and helpful. I love the sense of community and all the helpful voices chiming in when we need support or encouragement. I love the positive energy. So many great things!!! I am so grateful for this experience.”
"I’ve done other programs before, but this one was by far the most polished and heartfelt. The tools are amazing, the guidance is transformative, and the lifetime access is priceless. It changed our marriage and opened up endless possibilities."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
"I’m a better person because of this program. All of my relationships have improved — and I’ve learned so much about genuine, heart-centered coaching. Bret and Christine are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. It’s been life-changing."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
"I’d always been interested in counseling but never felt clear about where to start. This program gave me the structure and tools I needed to feel confident helping people right away. It’s simple, practical, and truly empowering."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
Discover the exact tools and frameworks to help couples reconnect, communicate deeply, and grow stronger together — even if you’re new to coaching.
Experience the same transformation you’ll later facilitate for your clients. This is where you embody the principles of thriving relationships and turn knowledge into wisdom.
Learn how to turn your relationship wisdom into a fulfilling, profitable practice. We’ll walk you through everything from finding clients to creating your first offer.
Learn how to start your journey and gain lifetime access to the exact roadmap that helps relationship coaches thrive.
Gain access to professionally recorded lessons taught by Bret and Christine, designed to help you confidently guide couples toward transformation.
Learn how to resolve conflict, deepen connection, and reignite passion using our proven frameworks and step-by-step methods.
Includes lifetime access and printable client handouts you can use in your own practice.
Observe Bret and Christine working with real couples in deeply moving breakthrough sessions.
You’ll see exactly how they navigate emotional blocks, restore trust, and reignite intimacy — insights you can apply immediately with your own clients.
Students often say this is their favorite and most eye-opening part of the program.
Join live monthly Q&A sessions where you’ll receive personal guidance and mentorship directly from Bret and Christine.
Ask questions, share experiences, and get live feedback — all within a supportive, growth-focused community.
Includes 6 months of live access with replays available anytime.
Learn how to turn your passion into a thriving business.
You’ll craft your offers, pricing, and marketing strategies — all with guidance from Bret and Christine and with the opportunity to get your personal questions answered.
You’ll walk away ready to launch or grow your coaching practice confidently.
Join a private, uplifting community of fellow students.
Connect, share experiences, celebrate wins, and receive ongoing support from peers who understand your journey.
Students describe this as one of the most inspiring aspects of the program.
Apply what you learn in a safe, encouraging space.
Join optional practice sessions with other students to build confidence, improve your coaching skills, and receive valuable feedback.
“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.”
“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.”
“What a journey! Incredible program. 10/10 recommend this to anyone wanting to grow personally and find out more about themselves. I especially loved your genuine caring for us to succeed and be better, the knowledge, the organization (perfect and easy to follow), the wisdom, and all the LOVE. If you enjoy helping others and have ever felt a calling to do more, this class will speak to you. When I signed up, I wondered how legit it was and if it was going to help. After just the first hour of class, it was clear to me that Bret and Christine put their hearts into it 100%. I was blown away, and all my fears were put at ease.”
“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.”
"This program has done so much for my life. Everyone should take it — even if they don’t plan to be a coach. The tools, structure, and clarity you gain give you the confidence to help others right away. It’s truly empowering."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
"I’m amazed at how much you share — the books, podcasts, and especially the tools that turn theory into practice. Everything connects beautifully, making coaching feel natural and achievable. It’s so generous and so powerful."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
"Bret and Christine bring such harmony to their teaching. Their experience, insight, and compassion make this program invaluable. It offers wisdom for every human who wants to live with more understanding, love, and connection."
Certified Thriving Relationship Coach
With over 23 years together, we’ve lived the ups and downs of real relationships. After nearly separating years ago, we now enjoy the marriage we once dreamed of — and we teach the same proven tools that helped us and thousands of other couples create lasting love.
We model what we teach and embody what’s possible in love.
As a couple, we bring both feminine and masculine perspectives — deep empathy balanced with grounded wisdom.
It’s rare to be trained by a couple, and that’s what makes this program truly unique.
You’ll learn the latest relationship research and how the brain and nervous system respond to stress, conflict, and disconnection — then apply it through simple, practical tools and embodied practices that help your clients transform faster.
This program makes science personal and applicable, helping you create meaningful, lasting change in every session.
Many programs teach coaching skills but not how to attract clients. We guide you step-by-step through business bootcamp sessions that make it easy and fun to build a profitable practice from scratch.
You’ll also get six months of post-graduation support plus insights from one of the industry’s top coaching business mentors.
Receive guidance from both a licensed psychotherapist and a master coach — combining deep emotional understanding with forward-focused, results-driven methods.
This dual approach ensures you’re grounded, ethical, and fully equipped to help clients heal and grow.
We keep it practical, positive, and inspiring for you and your clients.
Traditional counseling often keeps couples stuck in old stories. Our coaching method moves them forward fast — with clear tools, fresh communication patterns, and tangible breakthroughs that reignite closeness and joy.
You’ll learn a results-oriented, heart-centered process that leaves both you and your clients feeling energized, fulfilled, and inspired.
Join the Certified Thriving Relationship Coach™ Program and get lifetime access to 50+ transformational tools for couples.
Start your journey toward a fulfilling, purpose-driven coaching career.
“This program has given me such a positive and bright glimpse into my future as both a wife and relationship coach.
The support given during this program has been such a motivation. Because I could connect directly with other students and Bret and Christine, it has made it easy to ask questions, share, and learn. I, like so many others, have a special place in my heart for Bret and Christine.
If you feel it in your heart that you might be interested in this course, don’t hold back for a second because the knowledge learned will last a lifetime.”
“This program has been so incredibly amazing. Not only are Bret and Christine wonderful and enthusiastic about teaching the material, they are also so deeply knowledgeable about all of the topics covered. They are also fantastic about making sure that ALL questions are answered with thought-out and super informative answers.
You get confidence and the ability to help others with this course, and you also get so much wonderful insight into your own life and relationships. I could not be happier that I chose to go through this course. It has truly been a blessing.”
“Christine and Bret are both so thoughtful, bright, and informed. They then temper that knowledge with a compassion so tangible that it often breaks my heart or hits me over the head with ‘Yeah, that right there.’ Thanks for bringing me along with you.”
“This program is not just for those who wish to seek a coaching career. The knowledge you will gain will empower you in every area of your life. You will gain an understanding of people, relationships of all kinds, and better ways to communicate to be understood.”
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™.
No. Anyone with a sincere desire to become a Thriving Relationship Coach™ is eligible to enroll.
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 hop on a call with us so we can get to know you and see what will support your goals best. When you schedule a call, there’s absolutely no pressure to join.
1000000%! We are passionate about transformative learning, which means your own life and relationships will be greatly renewed and strengthened in every good way.
Plus, we are the only Relationship Coach Certification that invites your partner (optional) to get certified with you — for FREE!
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.
No problem! The weekly modules are all pre-recorded. For the live calls, 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.
Even better? The program only takes 6 months to complete, but we’ve included an entire year of live Q&A calls so that you can enjoy a feeling of spaciousness and are held and supported in every way.
Absolutely! This is a very hands-on program, and we will be coaching and providing support every step of the way with live calls and more.
You got it! We’ve extensively studied the works of Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Stephen Porges, and Dr. Sue Johnson who are, hands down, the foremost leading researchers on relationships, love, adult attachment, and nervous system regulation. We’re passionate about helping you understand the heart, brain and body in times of stress, conflict, mistrust, and disconnection — as well as closeness, safety, and joy (and how to cultivate relationships dominant in the latter).
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, renowned Harvard-trained neuroanatomist and NY Times Bestselling author is also one of our guest speakers.
The program is designed to last 6 months and require approximately 4-5 hours/week for training and practice.
Of course, move at your own pace. You can get certified in 3 months if you want a more immersive experience and want to dive in more quickly.
Likewise, you get the materials for a lifetime, and we’ve extended the live calls to last an entire year if you prefer moving more slowly.
We wholeheartedly welcome you.
We are all in relationships of various kinds (parents, colleagues, friends, neighbors, family, etc.), and 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.
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.
In order to receive your certification, complete all modules and 8 practice sessions (to maintain confidentiality for the client, sessions are documented via writing, not video).
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 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 successful and growing business too.
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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