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GREAT relationships
What Strong Families
A focused workshop.
Six workshops · $29 each
Prepare for your marriage.
The “Our Way”
Experienced guidance.
Build a family where
Start with the masterclass →
Practical tools. Stronger relationships.
GREAT relationships
are built one small
change at a time.
You care about your relationships. Let’s turn that care into everyday actions that help you connect, communicate, and grow.
For imperfect humans who still want GREAT relationships.
30+ years of experienceCreated by Jonathan D. Sherman, LMFT
Tools for real lifeMarriage, parenting, family, and self-mastery
Choose your formatSelf-paced learning or personal couples training
Welcome to RelateGREAT! Academy
You don’t have to have it all figured out to take a good next step.
A stronger family. A more connected marriage. A calmer response to a hard moment. Wherever you’re starting, the Academy gives you practical relationship education you can put to work.
Try one small change
Choose a manageable action that fits your life, your relationships, and your next conversation.
Keep building
Return to the tools, practice what matters, and build on the strengths you already have.
Go deeper
A clear path for the relationships that matter most.
Start with the masterclass for a practical family-strength framework, or choose a focused course for the season you’re in.
Featured masterclass · Building Strong Families
What Strong Families
Do Differently
And how your family can do it, too. Learn seven research-backed principles for creating a family where everyone knows they matter.
- Build on the strengths your family already has.
- Turn each principle into a practical action.
- Create your own 30-day Strong Family Action Plan.
$97One-time payment
Self-paced · Lifetime access
Explore the masterclass →Self-paced · Lifetime access
Focused course · Stress and self-mastery
Holiday Stress-Busting
Make room for more meaning and less overwhelm. Learn practical ways to set intentions, manage holiday pressures, and create a season that works for you.
- Six video lessons, about 85 minutes total.
- Three downloadable resources and bonus online extras.
- Revisit the tools whenever the holiday season comes around.
$55One-time payment
Self-paced · Lifetime access
Explore the Holiday course →Self-paced · Lifetime access
Work on what matters right now
A focused workshop.
A useful next step.
Choose the topic that speaks to your life. These recorded audio and video workshops offer practical teaching you can revisit at your own pace.
Marriage & relationships
You SHOULD Be Afraid of Marriage
A fresh look at the risks and rewards of marriage, and what it takes to build a stronger relationship.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
Family & adult children
Building Relationships with In-Law Children
Navigate changing family roles and build more respectful, connected relationships with your in-law children.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
Parenting & teens
The Myth of the Resistant Teen
Understand resistance differently and explore a more effective way to connect with your teen.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
Boundaries & difficult relationships
How to Deal with a Narcissist in 2 Steps
Explore a clear two-step approach to responding to narcissistic patterns and protecting your boundaries.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
Co-parenting & blended families
Co-Parenting with a Narcissist
Practical guidance for navigating co-parenting challenges, stepfamily dynamics, and difficult relationship patterns.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
Emotional safety & boundaries
Emotional Abuse: What It Is and How to Stop It
Recognize emotional abuse and learn practical ways to respond to harmful relationship patterns.
$29One-time paymentExplore workshop →
All prices are in USD. Visit each course page for the full details, included resources, and enrollment.
Build your beginning together
Prepare for your marriage.
Not just your wedding.
Create a shared plan for the life you want to build together.
For engaged and early-married couples
Private sessions with Jonathan Sherman, LMFT
Personal couples training · Six-session program
The “Our Way”
Marriage Prep Plan
Work directly with Jonathan as a couple to turn your strengths, concerns, and hopes into a practical plan for your marriage.
- Personal attention for your unique relationship.
- Explore 12 areas of married life, including communication, intimacy, finances, and family.
- Build a customized “Our Way” plan you can put into practice together.
A personal program with scheduled sessions.
Visit RelateGREAT.net for full details, pricing, and scheduling.
Meet your teacher
Experienced guidance.
A very human approach.
I’m Jonathan. For more than 30 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families learn how to create stronger relationships with others and with themselves.
I created RelateGREAT! Academy to make those tools available beyond the therapy office. My approach is practical, strengths-based, and grounded in the belief that small, intentional changes can make a meaningful difference.
You don’t need a perfect marriage, perfect parenting, or a perfect family to begin. Start where you are. Do just one thing differently. Keep building from there.
Jonathan D. Sherman, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist · Author · Speaker · Family Life Educator
Keep learning
More ways to bring these ideas into everyday life.
The RelateGREAT! Podcast
Listen to conversations and practical ideas about marriage, parenting, family relationships, and self-mastery.
Listen to the podcast →Start with the book
Explore the Building Strong Families framework in book form, and bring the seven principles into your family’s daily life.
Explore the book →A few helpful answers
Find your starting point.
Which course should I start with?
If you want a broad framework for strengthening your marriage, parenting, and family life, start with the What Strong Families Do Differently masterclass. If a specific topic is pressing right now, choose the workshop that fits. Holiday Stress-Busting is a focused course for navigating seasonal stress. Engaged or early-married couples who want personal guidance can explore the “Our Way” Marriage Prep Plan.
Are these live classes or recordings?
The masterclass, Holiday course, and workshops are self-paced recordings you can revisit on your schedule. The “Our Way” Marriage Prep Plan is a personal program with scheduled sessions for your couple and Jonathan. Each offering explains its format and how to get started.
Can I take a course on my own?
Yes, you can take the self-paced courses and workshops on your own, even if your partner or family isn’t participating. The “Our Way” Marriage Prep Plan is designed for couples working together with Jonathan.
Is this therapy?
The self-paced Academy courses and workshops offer relationship education and are not therapy or a substitute for individualized professional care. The “Our Way” Marriage Prep Plan is a separate personal service with Jonathan; visit the program page for full details.
How do I access a course I’ve purchased?
Use the access instructions sent to the email address you used at checkout. Already have an account? Sign in to the Academy using that same email address. If you need help, contact RelateGREAT!
Your next chapter starts with a next step
Build a family where
everyone knows they matter.
Learn the seven principles. Choose one small action. Start creating the connection you want to carry forward.