7 PRINCIPLES
for BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES
The Secure Attachment Masterclass for Parents & Couples
Turn Family STRESS
Into Family STRENGTH
— in Just 7 Steps
A practical, therapist-backed masterclass
that helps couples and families:
Communicate better,
Resolve conflict peacefully, and
Deepen connection.
If your family feels stuck in the same arguments…
If connection feels harder than it should…
If you care deeply but aren’t always sure what to do next…
You’re not broken.
And you don't need to be perfect.
You’re just missing a clear, usable framework.
👉 That’s what this masterclass provides.
You Don't Need
a Perfect Family
You Need a Strong One
Strong families aren’t perfect.
They don’t have it all figured out.
They still struggle, argue, and mess things up.
The difference?
Strong families recover faster
Reconnect sooner, and
Keep moving forward together.
👉 This course teaches you what strong families DO— and how to start doing those things in your own home.
This is NOT therapy.
And it's NOT a parenting lecture.
This masterclass is:
Strengths-based, not shame-based
Practical, not theoretical
Encouraging, not overwhelming
Built for real families with real lives
This isn’t about digging endlessly into problems.
👉 It’s about learning the specific actions that research shows strong families consistently practice — and then applying them in ways that fit your family.
Who this is for
Couples stuck in repeating arguments
Parents trying to reduce tension and conflict
Families wanting more connection, laughter, and unity
Anyone who wants clear, step-by-step tools, not just ideas
Imperfect humans who still want GREAT relationships
👉 If you want to build on what’s already working — this is for you.
Why this works
(when most advice doesn't)
Most relationship advice focuses on feelings.
Strong families focus on ACTIONS..
Decades of research consistently show
that strong families engage in a predictable set of behaviors.
This masterclass organizes those behaviors into
7 clear, teachable principles.
The 7 Principles for Building Strong Families:
1. Appreciation
2. Affection
3. Commitment
4. Creative Coping
5. Communication
6. Time Together
7. Spiritual Wellness
(We call it AACCCTS — because strong families are built through ACTionS.)
👉 These principles apply to:
• Marriage
• Parenting
• Blended families
• Everyday family life
What you'll learn
How to strengthen connection without forcing conversations
Why appreciation acts like oil in the engine of relationships
How to repair conflict instead of escalating it
Why communication matters — and why it’s not the first skill to master
How strong families turn adversity into resilience
How to create shared purpose, identity, and unity
👉 You’ll learn what to do and how to do it — with real examples from real families.
What you get
when you enroll:
The Building Strong Families Masterclass Includes:
👉 You can watch, listen, read, deep dive, or skim
— whatever works best for your life and learning style.
Proven with
thousands of families
This framework has been:
Field-tested for 30+ years
Used by therapists, educators, churches, schools, corporations, and recovery programs
Applied in thousands of therapy sessions
As a Family Life Educator and Speaker, Jonathan has taught 500+ presentations to 50,000+ people.
👉 These principles work at home
— and they transfer to work, leadership, and life.
Meet your instructor
Jonathan Sherman, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Family Life Educator | Author | Speaker
For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families:
Reconnect
Repair relationships
Break unhealthy generational patterns
Build strong, lasting family cultures
I’ve lived this work personally as well — navigating both secure and deeply dysfunctional family systems, and applying these same building strong family principles in my own 30+ year marriage while raising four children.
👉 This course isn’t theory.
It was built in the trenches of real family life with people just like you and me.
100% Risk-Free Guarantee
Try the course for 30 days.
If you don’t feel more hopeful, more capable, and more equipped to strengthen your family —
I’ll refund you. No hassle. No pressure.
Your Investment
Only $97 (One-Time Payment)
(Regular price $179)
Lifetime access
All future updates included
Start immediately
👉 Start Building Your Stronger Family Today!
Not Ready for the Course Yet?
You can also start with the paperback book alone:
Building Strong Families: 7 Principles to Strengthen Your Parenting & Partnering
Practical
Encouraging
Filled with real examples and exercises
👉 Order the book on Amazon
Final Thought
I’m not selling quick fixes.
I’m offering better answers.
Strong families aren’t built in a day — they are built through consistent, intentional action.
This masterclass gives you the roadmap.
👉 Start today.
Introduction: How to use this Masterclass
Get the Book (free PDF or purchase paperback)
Workshop Vid 1: The Strong Family Concept & Making Change Stick: How to focus on your family’s strengths
Bonus Vid: Strong Families Aren't Perfect
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 1
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Workshop Vid 2: Appreciation and Affection: Appreciation is the oil in the engine & Customizing the use of Affection.
Bonus Vid: Creating a Family Culture of Appreciation
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 2
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Workshop Vid 3: Commitment: Mission statements must be written in the heart, not just on the wall.
Bonus Vid: We're Going to Figure This Out
Bonus Vid: Sustaining Family Culture
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 3
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Workshop Vid 4: Creative Coping: We don't have to be stuck in "the way it's always been done."
Bonus Vid: Bond Through Silliness
Bonus Vid: Still Love When Don’t Like
Bonus Vid: There’s Always a Solution
Bonus Vid: Couples Care Impacts Kids
Bonus Vid: How Do I Know If I'm Being a Good Parent?
Bonus Vid: Adapting Your Teaching To Your Children's Needs
Bonus Vid: Appreciating a Strong-Willed Child
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 4
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Workshop Vid 5: Communication: It's all about our intention as we communicate.
Bonus Vid: Deep Listening and Creating an 'Our Way Plan'
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 5
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Workshop Vid 6: Time Together: "Make time to take time... Take time to be there."
Bonus Vid: Hookey Dates
Bonus Vid: Being There
Bonus Vid: Love = Time = Fun
Bonus Vid: Creating Habits of Family Unity
Online Bonus Content for Lesson 6
Take Action! Readings & Worksheets
Jonathan Sherman, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Family Life Educator | Author | Speaker
For over 30 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families:
Reconnect
Repair relationships
Break unhealthy generational patterns
Build strong, lasting family cultures
I’ve lived this work personally as well — navigating both secure and deeply dysfunctional family systems in my upbringing, and applying these same building strong family principles in my own 30+ year marriage while raising four children.
I’ve lived this work personally as well — navigating both secure and deeply dysfunctional family systems in my upbringing, and applying these same building strong family principles in my own 30+ year marriage while raising four children.
Kelly and Richard V.
Workshop Participants
This marriage has been saved…
“Awareness changes everything. There IS hope for our relationship! We were heading for a divorce before tonight. We will try to use appreciation as a core strategy. Thanks a bunch, Jonathan!”
Josefina & Michael C.
Workshop Participants
This couple is making time...
“Jonathan is enthusiastic! He taught us effective ways to evaluate and improve our relationship. We are right now rearranging our schedules to ‘take time to make time’ and have more meaningful activities in our marriage and with our children.”
Kelsey A.
Graduate Student
Young couples are learning early...
“The honesty! Thank you for presenting different aspects of marriage and for showing that, yes, marriage is challenging but that it is still worth it. I wish all of my engaged friends could have come!”
Kelly and Richard V.
Workshop Participant
Amanda has hope...
“Finally, a message of HOPE for families. Instead of another list of all we’re not doing well, which just leaves me discouraged and depressed, I can see the strengths our family already has. And I’m encouraged and motivated to build on them! I’m actually excited!”
What you get
when you enroll:
The Building Strong Families Masterclass Includes:
👉 You can watch, listen, read, deep dive, or skim
— whatever works best for your life and learning style.
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