REAL Essentials Foundations Certification Training - May 8-9, 2025 - PA
REAL Essentials Foundations Certification Training - May 8-9, 2025 - PA
REAL Essentials Foundations Certification Training - May 8-9, 2025 - PA

REAL Essentials Foundations Certification Training

Hosted by:
Penn's Youth Initiative

Location:
Maranatha Family Fellowship Church
450 Jacobsburg Road
Nazareth, PA 18064

Schedule:
May 8-9, 2025
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

384 Reviews

Healthy relationships are essential for life success. Become a relationship expert, and impact your community by being certified in the REAL Essentials relationship education curriculum suite.

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Why REAL Essentials

REAL Essentials is the country’s leading relationship education curriculum. It is specifically designed to equip adults to teach young people skills for combating challenges they face in adolescence. Lesson content captivates the heart and directs students toward positive decision making.  All lessons are inclusive, evidence based and medically accurate.

Activities prepare students to better understand and address:

  • Their individual identity and how to recognize and respect differences in others
  • How to develop healthy dating strategies and ideas for staying connected with good friends
  • Skills for setting appropriate boundaries and strategies for sticking to them
  • Understanding safe social media guidelines and viewing advertisements through an accurate lens
  • Creating vision and applying it to future dreams and success
  • Learning the benefits of commitment and healthy marriage
  • Effective communication techniques for navigating conflict and expressing oneself
  • Developing leadership skills for gaining future employment and keeping a job

 

Schedule

Thursday, May 8th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday, May 9th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

 

Registration Options

Standard Registration will be available for $849 until April 29, 2025.
Late Registration will be available for $999 from April 30 - May 7, 2025.

Optional accommodations: Penn's Youth Initiative has a block of rooms reserved from May 7-9, 2025 at $129/night plus tax, 1-3 nights available. Link to reserve:  Hampton Inn Easton Room Block

Reviews

Saladin T.

March 25, 2025
Fantastic! Aligns with SEL competencies. The trainer was engaging, materials excellent.

Septembre T.

March 25, 2025
Absolutely amazing. Clear curriculum. The trainer was thorough, excellent.

Sarah R.

March 25, 2025
Amazing workshop! Engaging, fun, educational. Confident to teach curriculum.

Zoe M.

February 25, 2025
Great content. Interactive training showed lessons in action effectively.

Narissa H.

February 25, 2025
Easy-to-follow lessons. Excited to bring this to students.

Debbie T.

February 25, 2025
More interesting and useful than anticipated! Great training.

Julie L.

February 25, 2025
Excellent data and training skills. Highly valuable workshop experience.

Gavin R.

February 25, 2025
Wonderful growth experience. Great tools for holistic teen development.

Rick H.

February 25, 2025
Enjoyed it. The trainer’s passion and teaching style inspired me greatly.

Elizabeth F.

December 11, 2024
Equipped and motivated. Engaging trainers modeled great classroom management skills.

Sonya S.

December 11, 2024
Best workshop! Knowledgeable presenters, fun activities, exceptionally great content.

Gilbert F.

March 25, 2024
Great lessons for students. Enjoyed small group activities and binders.

Tara R.

March 25, 2024
Valuable training. Prepared to implement. Knowledgeable, engaging trainer.

Elizabeth G.

March 25, 2024
Great training! Informative, fun, engaging. Doable for students next year.

Madelyn H.

February 05, 2024
The trainer’s enthusiasm made it fun, informative, and interactive.

Monika K.

February 05, 2024
Amazing workshop. Taught real-life skills for teens and staff.

Siena C.

January 17, 2024
Absolutely amazing training. The trainer did a great job!

Joy M.

January 17, 2024
Incredibly impactful! Ready to share this amazing curriculum with students.

Breanna S.

January 17, 2024
Loved the hands-on approach. Educational and engaging training.

Devin C.

October 25, 2023
Simple, impactful information. The trainer brought lessons to life.

Tammy P.

October 25, 2023
Blown away! Practical information and valuable tools for teaching.

Ian K.

October 25, 2023
Phenomenal material for all. Wonderful activities, strong curriculum content.

Ken S.

October 25, 2023
Fun, interactive, informative. Well-prepared to implement this program confidently.

Debi V.

October 20, 2023
Informative class. Wish this was taught in all schools.

Melissa M.

October 20, 2023
The trainer was personable. Curriculum is essential for youth success.

Joey B.

September 25, 2023
Excellent training. Relevant and useful information for all groups.

Sheri F.

September 25, 2023
Nice pace, varied activities. The trainer’s stories made it engaging.

Lisa M.

September 25, 2023
Excellent training. Enriched knowledge for family and community teaching.

Lindsey H.

September 25, 2023
Wonderful, in-depth training. Accessible and adaptable for all populations.

Participant

October 19, 2022
Fantastic training! The trainer’s expertise inspires. Excited to use curriculum.

Participant

October 19, 2022
The trainer’s thoughtful approach encouraged me. Prepared to teach relationships.

Whitney M.

October 19, 2022
Enlightening and informative. Engaging, empowering, and educational. Glad to attend.

Bonnie R.

September 15, 2022
Amazing! Learned so much. Excited to teach. The trainer is inspiring.

Danni L.

August 25, 2022
Excellent training presented with passion! Impactful for teaching relationships.

Eric P.

August 25, 2022
Intrigued and equipped to teach with this engaging curriculum.

Chris R.

August 25, 2022
Fantastic! Empowered to speak truth in a fun way to students.

Stephanie G.

August 25, 2022
Excellent training! The trainer is awesome. Engaged the entire time!

Andrea S.

November 13, 2021
Relevant information. The trainer did a wonderful job! Will implement in classroom.

Jessica Z.

August 20, 2021
Loved the activities and seeing how to use them in classrooms!

Participant

November 13, 2021
Well put together. Highly needed information for our youth.

Karen S.

November 13, 2021
Amazing two days of training!

Kim S.

September 10, 2021
Feel informed and more knowledgeable about how to present at schools.

Shonda B.

May 19, 2021
I loved the workshop. The exercises were amazing. And I loved the videos. The information was very useful to use at work with clients and at home with my teenagers.

Participant

May 19, 2021
This was great! Tammy was engaging with the lessons, stories, and examples. I feel more equipped to teach.

Participant

May 19, 2021
I LOVED it! Want to share it with everyone.

Tasha K.

May 19, 2021
This workshop has been fantastic. Very interactive and lots of laughter while learning valuable skills to bring to our youth/patients.

Participant

May 19, 2021
Amazing workshop! Learned so much on how to have healthy relationship, safe sex, life success, and safe environment! Tammy was great - love personality - so engaging and personable!

Participant

May 19, 2021
The REAL Essentials workshop was a new and excellent experience and learning. Gathered a lot of information on healthy relationship development and life success which would be useful in teaching my clients at the workplace.

Participant

May 19, 2021
Very enjoyable! I have learned better ways of handling my own relationships and behaviors. I'll be going over the materials again and again.

Participant

May 19, 2021
I loved all the information learned in this workshop. Very valuable teaching and very much needed for everyone really.

Charissa O.

May 19, 2021
This was an amazing training! Our world would be a much better place if more individuals were shared this content and made aware of how our personal decisions impact with the ripple effect.

Ellie G.

May 19, 2021
Excellent! It surpassed all my expectations, and I learned an incredible amount of knowledge. I'm so thankful for this training and for the wonderful job Tammy does!

Morgan M.

January 31, 2021
Not only is this important to kids' needs for learning, I found it incredibly applicable in my personal life.

Randi B.

January 31, 2021
Thank you for the research based information and learning experiences.

Jonie G.

January 31, 2021
The workshop and activities were fun, practical, and diverse. Our presenter was enthusiastic and personable.

Ophelia J.

January 31, 2021
I thought this workshop was fun, engaging, and unique.

Participant

January 31, 2021
Great workshop.

Valerie M.

January 31, 2021
I really enjoyed doing the lessons and hearing about the research on this topic.

Donna D.

January 31, 2021
I really enjoyed this workshop.

Participant

January 31, 2021
This was a great training. Well organized and full of great activities and information. Lauren is an awesome trainer!

Jordyn M.

January 27, 2021
Informative!

Participant

January 27, 2021
The information was excellent. The trainer made it interesting and fun. She was excellent at interacting with the trainees.

Participant

January 27, 2021
Very informative.

Participant

January 27, 2021
Very informative and compelling.

Alexa B.

January 27, 2021
This workshop was very fun and educational. Personally, I have yet to encounter this style of curriculum. I like that it is not dated, and that it's practical for today's youth.

Participant

January 27, 2021
Amazing presentation in short time frame. Made us feel confident that we can do it.

Autumn D.

January 27, 2021
Very informative.

Destiny H.

January 27, 2021
This was an incredible workshop!

Participant

January 27, 2021
WOW! My mind is full of ideas! This is a game changer for the at-risk youth in my programs.

Participant

January 27, 2021
You have a jewel in Tammy. She is warm, clear and keeps things moving and fun.

Karina B.

March 26, 2021
Joneen is an amazing person and presenter. I enjoyed learning more about healthy relationships.

Justin W.

March 26, 2021
The workshop creatively and instructively outlined creative methods and programs that can be utilized to engage children in conversations about the importance of healthy relationships.

Stacy T.

March 26, 2021
The workshop was extremely helpful with the perfect balance of theory/foundational background and practical application. Modeling the student activities was excellent!

Reagan

March 26, 2021
The trainer was so thorough, and I appreciated the time she took to explain history, experiences, and data that were used in the creation process.

Erin Mc.

March 26, 2021
I loved the content and the focus on science and health, not shame or guilt. It gave me a lot of good curriculum for teaching and practical helpful lessons.

Jennifer H.

March 26, 2021
For what is going on in society right now - this speaks to how we can back to being a caring, productive and purposeful people.

Rachel W.

March 26, 2021
This was such an innovative, interactive learning experience.

Sharon K.

March 26, 2021
This is my second time receiving this training, and I really needed it! Joneen is so knowledgable and positive and enthusiastic! Once again, I take away that all is not lost. The battle can and will be won to reach young people with this education and change a generation!

Participant

March 26, 2021
This is a great workshop that is essential for educators to attend.

Coeisela B.

March 26, 2021
Thank you for all your hard work, knowledge, and dedication to research.

Participant

March 26, 2021
Presenter was excellent.

Dr. Elizabeth E.

March 12, 2021
This was so good and full of helpful tools.

Participant

March 12, 2021
Such a great experience.

Kristi S.

March 12, 2021
I had no idea what to expect. This was very hands on and practical training. I am all about kids, and so is this training! I believe this curriculum will help win the battle to get our kids back. And for that, I can't wait to get started!

M.S.

March 12, 2021
This training needs to be given to every teacher and mentor that deals with our youth. Only then can we see our world change!

Participant

March 12, 2021
I am a life long learner and am so grateful to have come to receive this body of knowledge. This is in "due season" for my clients. Thank you for loving what you do and bringing your "A" game to us.

Robin D.

March 12, 2021
WOW! Very dynamic speakers! Activities will leave a lasting impact.

Madaline P.

March 12, 2021
Great workshop! Great instructors, organization, facilitation, structure, discussion.

Angela E.

March 12, 2021
This workshop should be in every community in the USA.

Participant

February 19, 2021
Very informative and well organized. Presenters were energetic and had good experiences to share.

Participant

February 19, 2021
Great material with great delivery methods. I hope this grows and is used extensively to a great impact.

Jennifer D.

February 19, 2021
I highly recommend this training to any adult who is a parent, in the work force, volunteers time - - anyone. These principles and applications can improve all relationships in all situations - starting with the relationship you have with yourself.

Jim H.

February 19, 2021
Patti is an amazingly talented presenter. PowerPoint and printed materials were top-notch...so professional!

Michael T. (Retired high school principal)

February 19, 2021
Well planned and prepared - presenters very knowledgable; setting very conducive to learning, discussion, insights, and questions facilitated well with checks for understanding constant. Excellent materials a big plus.

Jon M.

February 19, 2021
YES.

Shea L.

February 19, 2021
This training was excellent and informative. The trainers did an excellent job taking us through lessons and answering our questions. They made it fun and enjoyable!

Greta B.

February 19, 2021
I loved the enthusiasm of the trainers.

Tanya J.

February 19, 2021
This workshop was incredibly helpful. I'm leaving here confident that I can effectively teach these lessons.

Participant

February 19, 2021
This is the best presented training I have ever attended.

Participant

February 19, 2021
There was nothing I disliked.

Participant

February 13, 2021
Very informative. Life skills I can take with me for the rest of my life.

Participant

February 13, 2021
I learned so much...

Participant

February 13, 2021
A strong collection of tools to help young people build healthy families and communities.

Christopher T.

February 13, 2021
LOVED IT!

Katawi T.

February 13, 2021
Great workshop, The combination of lessons and knowledge make the right blend to reach people.

Participant

February 13, 2021
The workshop was very informative, insightful, and lastly intriguing! Had the chance to relearn and re-certify myself as an educator.

Areva N.

February 13, 2021
The workshop was insightful, for not just relationships, but as well as some life morals. Also show you how to communicate with people better and really understand the nature of other individuals.

Participant

February 13, 2021
AMAZING :o) I really enjoyed this workshop! It was extremely informative for not only myself but being able to educate others will be amazing. I love the safe space. Tammy and Adri were incredible!

Sandi K.

February 10, 2021
The training was long but informative. Received a lot of practical info that is applicable to real life.

Gina R.

February 10, 2021
Excellent and easy to use activities. Materials are great and format of workshop was great with take aways at the end of each activity.

Jennifer P.

February 10, 2021
Enjoyed the workshop and will use the lessons regularly.

Julie O.

February 10, 2021
Very informative and thorough. Loved the activities - love the step by step. Very practical.

Alyssa R.

February 10, 2021
Excellent presentations; awesome "real" world/life experiences. Excited to start sharing with others.

Participant

February 10, 2021
The workshop was very eye opening and gave several opportunities through modeling to participate in the activities...

Participant

February 10, 2021
Such a blessed opportunity and grateful it was made available. Truly appreciate the presenter, personal and professional experiences, and insights sprinkled throughout.

Participant

February 10, 2021
This was very fun and insightful!

Nicole C.

February 10, 2021
The workshop was a helpful way to learn more about the REAL Essentials material, and Tammy was a great presenter.

Participant

February 10, 2021
Great information and presentation style.

Participant

February 10, 2021
The program is evidence based, medically accurate, and data driven.

Joseph O.

February 24, 2021
This workshop provided an essential relationship bundle of knowledge needed to fill or bridge gaps in regard to teenage competencies surrounding social-emotional aspects of healthy relationships.

Marrah G.

February 24, 2021
I enjoyed the training experience overall and am looking forward to brining this program to my campus.

Participant

February 24, 2021
Presenter was very informed and positive. Wonderful information and activities that are easy and powerful.

Harold M.

February 24, 2021
The materials provided were user friendly with appropriate guidance and take aways. The presenter successfully walked us through each lesson and provided coaching for success in implementation.

Kimberly T.

February 24, 2021
Really enjoyed all the activities...

Participant

February 24, 2021
The presenter gave excellent training with examples of how to do lessons and activities. The training experience was engaging, and I now feel prepared to begin this program at my school.

Participant

February 24, 2021
Overall I thought it was great! Our young people will benefit from it!

Participant

February 24, 2021
What a wonderful experience! The content, delivery of modules, and activities were amazing!

Participant

February 24, 2021
Material was presented very well! Tammy is an engaging and knowledgable speaker; she highlighted best practices and shared real experience that was very helpful.

Participant

November 20, 2020
This workshop was a lot of fun.

Participant

November 20, 2020
Information and instructor were clear and concise. Presenter was knowledgeable and exuded extreme competence. Presenter was inspiring and left me with confidence that I can teach this material to others.

Will B.

November 20, 2020
Great content and great communicator made for a good two days.

Participant

November 20, 2020
I enjoyed this workshop.

Participant

November 20, 2020
Love the effort to bring truth into schools,.

Kelly K.

November 20, 2020
Thank you!

Christine F.

November 20, 2020
WOOHOO! AWESOME! This country really needs this information...

Margie T.

November 20, 2020
Excellent workshop.

Ayesha D.

November 20, 2020
This workshop was packed full of valuable and informative lessons that one can use all of their life and in any interpersonal relationship. it highlights that there is always a better way to be, act, speak, learn, and strive for in the future that benefits everyone.

Lourdes V.

November 20, 2020
I never thought the founder [of CRE] would be teaching this class! It was beyond my expectations...it was a very comfortable and pleasant environment. I liked how to content was paced, great stories, data, research, book suggestions, videos, and tons of resources.

Jenean F.

November 20, 2020
This workshop gave me tools to be a better teacher to both young children and older students .It was eye-opening and heart-opening.

Participant

November 20, 2020
This training is absolutely life changing. The world needs this.

Participant

November 20, 2020
Awesome. Interesting. Fact-based information.

TeAira S.

November 20, 2020
The workshop was very informative and enlightening. Joneen was dynamic; her stories and research were outstanding.

Tank A.

November 20, 2020
Truly excellent. It was lots of fun, interactive, and educational. Joneen was absolutely amazing as well as the people in the class.

Cameron B.

November 20, 2020
Very interactive. Great instructor. Easy to understand. Very equipping.

Kenyatta C.

November 20, 2020
This training really opened my eyes and mind. I loved the information given and the hands on activities.

Rev. Michael S.

November 20, 2020
This was impactful, amazing, and energizing for the safety and healthy of our community. I feel empowered!

Derek S.

November 20, 2020
This workshop was very enlightening and informative. it was very exciting as well. The foundation of data and research used is very assuring. It feels good to be a part of such a vast and vital work.

Participant

November 20, 2020
The workshop was very informative and a pleasure to attend.

Constance M.

November 20, 2020
This workshop has really been an eye-opener for me. I look forward to making an impact on high school students.

Participant

November 20, 2020
Great workshop. Very interactive, which made the info easy to understand and facilitate. Look forward to using the skills.

Cory S.

November 20, 2020
This workshop was very well put together. All exercises and interactions were informative and entertaining.

Cedric S.

November 20, 2020
The training was thorough and very well put together.

Vic B.

November 20, 2020
Nothing but outstanding. Great energy. Really thorough. The facilitator definitely knows her stuff. Wonderful ability to empathize and connect with the audience.

Rahkmon C.

November 20, 2020
Great workshop.

Renee S. PhD

November 20, 2020
The training was simply phenomenal.

Jakara L.

November 20, 2020
The workshop was fun and interactive. The modules were relative and activities were engaging. It has given me confidence to adequately teach lessons on communication, healthy relationships, and so much more.

Participant

November 20, 2020
Workshop was well organized. The content was easy to understand and impactful. Lauren was well prepared, informative, and personable.

Participant

November 20, 2020
This workshop was great - very unique.

Elizabeth

November 21, 2020
Informative workshop for facilitation of the REAL Essentials curriculum that is intense, action packed, and quick paced.

Participant

November 21, 2020
I love how the whole group was women, and activities helped us bond and open up with each other. It was fun!

Kim I.

November 21, 2020
Excellent workshop, filled with invaluable information. Outstanding instructor.

Virginia S.

November 21, 2020
Time well spent!

Participant

November 21, 2020
Good communication and examples as well as good stories from personal life to implement. Very engaging.

Participant

November 21, 2020
So many great activities that make us all think about our choices. So good!

Participant

November 21, 2020
Great experience. Liked that it was experiential in nature. Easy to follow.

Participant

November 21, 2020
Very interactive and informative. The facilitator is amazing; grateful to have been in this class.

Letha H.

December 02, 2020
This workshop was fun, informative, and hands on. It provided many tools for imparting valuable, life changing information to a wide variety of individuals and has implications for all walks of life.

Participant

December 02, 2020
Amazing workshop.

Kathryn

December 02, 2020
Very practical lessons and skills for teaching the importance of healthy relationships. I love the extra support for things I'm already doing.

Participant

December 02, 2020
WOW!

Participant

December 02, 2020
Interactive, fun, and illuminating! I am energized and excited about taking this new knowledge and curriculum back to my community.

Meg A.

December 02, 2020
I appreciate the passion in this organization and the excellence of their curriculum. The practicality of the activities and the wisdom of the lesson takeaways will change lives, I'm sure.

Eli T.

December 02, 2020
Clear and informative instruction on how to teach relationship skills to anyone through hands-on and memorable learning.

Jackson L.

December 02, 2020
A fun and engaging experience that introduces you to the power of positive relationship building.

Elijah H.

December 02, 2020
This workshop covered many issues that non-profits shy from. I received many tangible tasks to help children choose healthy relationships.

Zoe E.

October 20, 2020
Feel much more informed after this training. I loved how interactive it was! Kept training exciting and felt super engaging.

Ashley C.

October 20, 2020
Great learning experience.

Arial M.

October 20, 2020
It was awesome.

Swan B.

October 20, 2020
Really enjoyed the training. Thank you for a great experience.

Muriel M.

October 20, 2020
I really enjoyed this workshop. It was very informative and interactive - not boring at all!!!

Barbara W.

October 20, 2020
The facilitator is personable, makes eye contact, reads the room well, and understands the material very well.

Amanda H.

October 20, 2020
Very informative. Appreciate the blend of digital and interactive and the adaptations due to COVID.

Ed M.

October 20, 2020
Very informative - well connected - beautiful flow. Should be mandatory for all.

Niko B.

October 20, 2020
Great info from a great teacher. Sensitive, informative, and a joy.

DeAnna S.

June 26, 2020
This is excellent! I feel so much more confident and excited to teach this!

Julie A.

June 26, 2020
Great info, well organized!!!

Tasha F.

June 26, 2020
A++

Renee H.

June 26, 2020
Truly amazing! The activities and lessons are so relevant and memorable. Every educator should take this training - not just for their students but for themselves as well.

Participant

September 30, 2020
Amazing material!

Cassie R.

September 30, 2020
Wonderful! What a fantastic way to approach these soft skills in an engaging way that people understand, retain, and want to apply. Speakers are great!

Elizabeth B.

September 30, 2020
The workshop was outstanding with a hospitable environment, exceptional trainers, poignant and engaging material. I thoroughly enjoyed and greatly benefited from this training.

Participant

September 30, 2020
This was a fun and engaging workshop. The content on building healthy relationships and developing a sense of identity is really nice...

Participant

September 30, 2020
Very thorough - covering so much content and logistics.

Erin S.

September 30, 2020
This workshop was excellent! It was well presented and modeled.

Participant

September 30, 2020
Highly recommend.

J.B.

September 30, 2020
Excellent job! The material is a great resource, and I hope that more and more students and people can benefit from this program.

Holly B.

September 30, 2020
Very well presented

Cindy J.

September 30, 2020
The workshop was dynamic, engaging, and insightful. Well done! I am learning with bolstered skills, not only a review of lesson plans but "best practice methods. Very grateful for presenters and host - love the special touches.

Kristin H.

September 30, 2020
This was a helpful interactive training. I appreciated the knowledge of the trainers. But most noteworthy was how engaging and natural they were with the content and objectives.

Participant

October 23, 2020
The lessons today were engaging and well taught.

Deirdre O.

October 23, 2020
Dynamic, engaging, fun, and PRACTICAL. These concrete images and examples will stick with [my] students for a life time.

Morgan M.

October 23, 2020
I feel this workshop was extremely valuable. It taught me some info that I did not know. And now I can teach it to REAL Essentials participants.

Maurice S.

October 23, 2020
I really enjoyed the workshop. The facilitator was amazing. She made the class fun and interesting. The exercises were relevant for the youth I support. Thanks!

Elsie P.

October 23, 2020
All expectations met.

Tracy W.

October 23, 2020
Excellent workshop. Extremely relevant for all human beings.

Justin B.

October 23, 2020
Very informative and interactive workshop. LOTS of great activities, and I love the emphasis on saying "why" we do the activity and its purpose.

Participant

October 23, 2020
This workshop is going to be a game changer for my health classes.

Michael D.

October 23, 2020
We were empowered with simple, engaging, data-based, and caring lessons to help people understand, value, and build relationship with intentionality. I appreciate the facilitator's description and modeling of the lessons, along with her experience in the classroom (and her plentiful humor).

Evangel D.

October 23, 2020
I am very satisfied with the quality and outcome of this workshop! A must and extremely valuable tool that every human being deserves.

Steve B.

December 08, 2020
A balanced, non-judgmental approach to difficult issues...I so appreciate the balanced and real information presented. Clearly there is a great need in our society for this content. Thank you.

Matt H.

December 08, 2020
Very practical, goal based curricula delivered in a basic/easy format...helped me reevaluate ways to engage my own kids...

Participant

December 08, 2020
This has been a bit eye-opening in understanding what is being taught in public school or even by parents - I think these activities could initiate better relationships and behavior by more critical thinking.

Melissa F.

December 08, 2020
I gained information that I can use both in the classroom and in my own marriage. This will also help me in leading my teenage daughter into a healthy adulthood.

Participant

December 08, 2020
This workshop was so informative! The content is amazing - I'm so excited to have it available to the young people in our area!

Participant

December 08, 2020
Practical, easy to understand. Good stuff!

Amanda

December 08, 2020
Great information. Extremely beneficial.

Kristen Z.

December 08, 2020
The workshop was great. I feel like I'm walking away with tools to be more effective with our clients...I have material that I can use in the patient room. I will use REAL Essentials in my parenting class and one on one mentoring.

Keagen C.

October 27, 2020
Content was amazing.

Participant

October 27, 2020
Very educational, fun, interesting.

Participant

October 27, 2020
Very good and thorough training.

Shawn B.

October 27, 2020
Having the tools necessary to share true and evidence based info to students (communities) is priceless. All the materials are life enhancing tools for any job/way to serve.

Jenn G.

October 27, 2020
The impact and transformation that it had on my personal life - truly life changing.

Participant

October 27, 2020
Impact and information filled. Applicable to current society challenges; easy to bring principles to life using active examples and handouts.

Participant

December 04, 2020
The training and workshop was fun and interactive.

Rachelle K.

December 04, 2020
The training was very informative, informational, eye-opening, encouraging and FUN! The facilitator did an amazing job presenting and teaching. She keeps everyone engaged and makes it interesting. I really gleaned from her teaching skills.

Josh M.

December 04, 2020
Incredible training! I learned great content/data/research and teaching methods to apply in the classroom setting.

Kaleb A.

December 04, 2020
This training workshop has been a great experience. I learned so much about helping young people understand the importance of healthy relationship skills and choices. And I feel confident in the REAL Essentials curriculum...With this training, I did not expect to learn as much about personality identification skills. These concepts will be helpful in educating young people.

Anthony L.

December 04, 2020
This training is very helpful and full of knowledge to assist in leading participants in meaningful dialogue on healthy relationship, intimacy, and sexual topics...I feel better equipped to implement this curriculum into my current training and educating of students.

Roger M.

December 04, 2020
Powerful and informative!

Jennifer A.

December 04, 2020
AMAZING. FUN. Informative. Extremely useful.

Crissy C.

December 04, 2020
Incredible information to educate and introduce the community to. Very eye-opening to see what some children and parents have never heard about.

Trisha G.

September 24, 2020
Very informative and energetic with tons of opportunities for interaction. The material and resources are up to date and easily relatable to young adults.

Bridget S.

September 24, 2020
The workshop was incredibly beneficial not only in detailing the importance of healthy relationships, but also in relaying the information to youth through engaging activities.

Sarah W.

September 24, 2020
Incredible training, incredibly valuable and relatable content.

Jessica M.

September 24, 2020
This training provides a foundation for children, pre-teens, and teens to develop healthy habits, understand intrinsic value, and be informed about the development process in a nonjudgemental frame.

Jacob S.

September 24, 2020
Great experience. Loved every minute of it.

Participant

September 24, 2020
Engaging, entertaining, and extremely informative.

Gabie C.

October 03, 2020
This information is life changing! Even as an adult, it is full of great ideas and ways to make healthy choices. I think this is more important than all the subjects I learned in school and hope to see this curriculum as a daily subject in the future.

Karla S.

October 03, 2020
Simply excellent. Practical resources to address vital needs impacting behavioral health, over all relational culture in our communities.

Heather H.

October 03, 2020
This workshop was amazing! So excited to implement this in our community.

Mark P.

August 28, 2020
This course was invaluable! I learned so many tools that I will use in schools and youth groups for a long time. It was presented well and was well thought out and organized.

Jennifer D.

August 28, 2020
I am so excited to bring this program to the families I work. Amazing Program.

Ryan H.

August 28, 2020
I very much enjoyed this training. Very engaging and interactive and it provided tangible and usable information.

Participant

August 28, 2020
This has honestly been my most favorite training. I can see so many ways to use this and I am super excited!

Karen R.

August 28, 2020
A great 2 days learning very simple yet impactful tools on restoring self-worth in humans. Nice pace. Great examples and stories. Abundant resources.

Liane J.

August 28, 2020
This workshop was incredible! I learned so much about myself and my relationships, but also how to teach and engage others as well. I am so thankful for this experience.

Participant

June 17, 2020
Full of practical tools that are easy to plan and execute.

Participant

June 17, 2020
Wonderful relationship and communication activities to encourage engagement, honesty, vulnerability and trust, all of which our society desperately needs due to a lack of social connection.

Jan D.

June 17, 2020
Love the workshop! Great research and activities.This workshop is excellent and way, way, way exceeded my expectations.

Participant

September 17, 2020
This was wonderful! The exercises are impactful - looking forward to offering classes.

Katauri T.

March 14, 2020
This workshop was encouraging, empowering and very informative. With so much detail and data I find myself being uplifted and encouraged to inform those who are in need of my services after attending.

Patti W.

March 14, 2020
I would highly recommend attending this workshop as it has valuable information that equips the educators in a practical and non-threatening way.

Participant

March 14, 2020
Absolutely amazing. The trainer unified us and brought about purpose. I am excited to begin teaching this class. The workshop was fun, informative and created several call to actions for me to improve my life and relationships.

Angela F.

February 25, 2020
Great info. Practical Tools. Great pace. Enjoyed the modern powerpoint and videos.

Kimberli S.

February 25, 2020
Very informative! Fun! Great opportunities for discussion. Great opportunities for connecting and networking. Excellent format. Actually going through the lessons was very helpful.

Sarah F.

February 25, 2020
Excellent information, excellent presentation, speaker stayed on topic, shared useful information, very applicable, good amount of time.

Participant

February 28, 2020
I think this was an outstanding workshop. I came out of this workshop more empowered to help my personal family and students.

Participant

February 28, 2020
It was the perfect combo of information and interaction.

Ryan C.

February 28, 2020
The REAL Essentials workshop provided clear, fun and applicable training. Each activity and lesson was explained, modeled and given rationale in a way that was coherent and comprehensive. the evidence-based curriculum presentation was excellently presented.

Participant

February 28, 2020
So excellent! So much intentional thought, data and creativity to make this outstanding curriculum and vital for our kids (parents) to know.

Participant

February 28, 2020
The workshop provided tools to be an effective communicator in the classroom. The practicality can be applied and used with audiences of all ages. REAL Essentials' life lessons and skills are imperative to being a healthy and balanced adult.

Sarah T.

February 28, 2020
Excellent experience. I feel equipped to teach these lessons with confidence.

Grace Ann B.

February 28, 2020
This workshop was amazing! Very well thought out, informative, engaging and inclusive to creating a great network of professionals. Thank you for providing all of these great materials!

Elizabeth

February 28, 2020
This workshop was very rich, informative and inspiring.

Participant

February 08, 2020
I am excited to take the tools I have been equipped with in the training into my community. I really see the need for this information and how empowering it will be for those I work with.

Participant

February 08, 2020
Very informative & interactive. Very simple to follow.

Oliver P.

February 08, 2020
I thought the workshop was truly excellent and insightful. Very thought out in terms of the content & materials.

Monica M.

February 08, 2020
Loved it! Learned a lot and I feel like a lot of people would benefit from this.

Gretchen L.

February 08, 2020
Excellent fact-based content that is so applicable to people of all walks of life in a diverse age range.

Participant

February 08, 2020
This workshop/training gave excellent resources and activities for teaching relationship tools. I look forward to using it.

Participant

February 08, 2020
Very effective, fun, engaging workshop. Lessons were visually stimulating and were successful with making a clear point.

Joanna C.

February 07, 2020
This workshop on healthy relationships explodes with numerous ways to connect head information to real life heart matters. Relationship success to implement throughout a lifetime!

Michelle

February 07, 2020
This is the best workshop I have ever been to. It gets you up and moving, which helped me learn the curriculum better than if I had been sitting in a chair all day.

Tiffany T.

February 07, 2020
Great training experience that helped me understand the purpose of the curriculum and fully get behind it as I can now see the benefit it is and can be for a wide audience of people.

Julie T.

February 07, 2020
I enjoyed the interaction of the class. Covering hard topics in a safe environment is empowering, and I hope to pass on that hope and empowerment to the kids in the community.

Amylee L.

February 07, 2020
The workshop was a success for me. It was learning on a completely different level. REAL Essentials should be a world wide curriculum.

Participant

February 07, 2020
Practical tips and engaging tools for bringing big ideas about relationships to an age-appropriate level.

Participant

February 07, 2020
REAL Essentials Training went above my expectations in how I can assist students in recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Tricia

February 07, 2020
It is excellent to teach people how to build healthy relationships. It provides a way for participants to discover answers for changing their unhealthy relationships without shame or forcing your own values on them. They can think and make their own choices and know they can start over. Loved it.

Robert C.

February 07, 2020
Content was excellent. Superb presenter! Atmosphere was excellent also.

Amanda R.

February 07, 2020
This curriculum is incredibly necessary to our students and world! These are foundational skills for life in general delivered creatively, practically and in such a fun way. Every human will benefit from REAL Essentials.

Participant

February 07, 2020
Amazing. Informative, helpful and I feel good that this isn't the end. The support from CRE continues.

Participant

February 07, 2020
It was full of engaging and interactive activities that presented clear visions of outcomes and discussions.

Jennie R.

February 07, 2020
This workshop was fun and full of tangible information. I feel like I've learned so much in two days but I'm not overwhelmed. The REAL Essentials Curriculum is so valuable and I'm excited to have this knowledge to share.

Participant

February 07, 2020
Lots of information given in a fun and memorable way. Fun activities to gain understanding of how the curriculum works.

Melissa H.

January 14, 2020
Excellent workshop! I loved the examples, the exercise and activities! Would love to hear her again. I feel confident to now use this with students.

Denise W.

January 14, 2020
I was excited about all the lessons. They will fit nicely into groups and clubs I currently conduct. They are easy to relate to. It has set my passion for relationships on fire. I love this.

Participant

January 14, 2020
Good activities to engage students. Appreciated breaks throughout and the check-ins throughout to ensure we fully understood.

Participant

January 14, 2020
I thought this was a helpful and practical workshop. The activities were a great way to model how to teach students.

Karen

January 14, 2020
For all who work with students and want to support healthy relationships, this program gives you the tools to do just that by "staying in your lane."

Melody S.

October 18, 2019
Great for all people. Lots of people could benefit from going through this training.

Participant

October 18, 2019
Very informative and faced paced. Liked how many activities were universal.

Participant

October 18, 2019
Deals openly and honestly with real issues students face. Deals with heart issues practically. Leaves participants with tools and language to take back and use not only with students but in their broader life.

Participant

September 27, 2019
Wonderful workshop with tons of valuable information to teach youth about healthy relationships. Love how each objective has an activity with it.

Amber R.

September 27, 2019
This has been amazing! I have enjoyed all the information and activities. The trainer kept us engaged at all times.

Marissa B.

September 27, 2019
This was the best workshop I've ever attended! So informative & useful. I can't wait to take it back to my youth in the community.

Participant

September 10, 2019
This was an excellent workshop - fun, interactive and full of practical tips to implement the excellent concepts.

Audra B.

September 17, 2019
I loved this workshop - it challenged & comforted me simultaneously. I appreciate it so much.

Participant

September 27, 2019
I do not normally enjoy group participation but the activities used were painless and helped me gain a great understanding of relationships.

Participant

September 27, 2019
This workshop was very helpful, informational and fun with all of the hands-on activities. All the information will be helpful when I teach this curriculum.

Participant

September 27, 2019
This was a great workshop with a lot of useful information and tools to use. A great way to present this information.

Jodi S.

September 27, 2019
This workshop has been the best I have ever attended. Instructor was very energetic and easy to follow. I would recommend this training to anyone interested in teaching youth about relationships and life decisions.

Lindsey S.

September 27, 2019
Amazing material - very engaging, fun instructor. She communicated the content very effectively - made it easy to learn.

Donna W.

September 27, 2019
This workshop has left me feeling empowered and ready to teach. I love how interactive the trainer was.

Participant

August 26, 2019
Very good information for our clients and students. Also, I will use this information with young single women/moms who live with me. Loved that they had the trauma piece in this training.

Aileen B.

August 22, 2019
Informative, interactive, positive, appreciate the continued focus on "human space" and not making value judgements, etc. Room was lovely. Pacing went really well. Thank you!

Adriana C.

August 22, 2019
This workshop was so worth traveling for! I feel informed and equipped. The atmosphere felt safe the whole time and gave room for healthy discussions. I'm very thankful for it all.

Participant

August 22, 2019
This workshop was very informative, interactive, and practical. Everything we learned will impact this world drastically.

Tonja M.

September 27, 2019
The certification provided instructions that included hands on and engaging practice to support implementation.

Jane B.

September 27, 2019
This was a highly engaging, intellectually stimulating, important program. I'm so glad I came! Great delivery - enthusiastic, skilled, highly expert presenters.

Danielle F.

September 27, 2019
This is such a fun and helpful workshop. I love the activities and curriculum. They keep you engaged and make you think. I wish someone taught me this curriculum as a teen.

Participant

September 27, 2019
Essential for youth in all schools. Vital skills/qualities for teaching real life/world lessons. Very informed and knowledgable speakers.

Participant

September 27, 2019
Love the energy and passion for your program. The research information is amazing and constant. The overall info is great, but it's practical implementation is awesome. Can't wait to use it.

Participant

September 27, 2019
Excellent! This training has been wonderful. I feel I am much better equipped to teach relationship education.

Maureen D.

February 04, 2020
Action-packed with many eye-opening activities! Up-to-date data! Well-paced! The hours flew by!

Participant

January 30, 2020
A very powerful experience. I learned many tools that I can apply to not only my life, but tools that can help change the lives of others.

Participant

January 30, 2020
The trainer was very knowledgeable. The content is helpful. There are a lot of great tools and activities that you walk away with.

Participant

January 30, 2020
I've really appreciated this hands on learning experience and the broad applications of the concepts to so many populations, ages and settings.

Deanne D.

January 30, 2020
I have spent many years going to classes and workshops. (I am 68 years old). This is the best I have ever been to. Curriculum is fantastic. Lauren is real and engaging. So informative.

Participant

January 30, 2020
This workshop was incredibly eye opening. We're all in relationships every single day of our lives and we lack basic skills to build and nature relationships. I'm so excited to have received this training!

Peggy M.

January 30, 2020
The time is wells spent. Enjoyable, practical, relational. It helps on a personal, family and community level.

Alex W.

January 30, 2020
I really enjoyed all parts of this workshop. I wasn't expecting to learn and take away so much in such a short time period.

Participant

January 30, 2020
This was an amazing training! I wish I had this when I was going to school. I feel well well equipped to educate the kids! Enthusiastically anticipating launching the kids into adolescence.

Participant

January 30, 2020
The information that was given was easy to understand. I feel confident in being able to teach this curriculum to students in an informative and educated way.

Jessie A.

January 30, 2020
Excellent content. Amazing Trainers. I never got bored. This is valuable in all areas from schools to pregnancy centers to marriage counselors. I've been to a lot of trainings, and this is by far the best.

Participant

January 30, 2020
Very informative, relateable and easy to understand.

Mary B.

January 30, 2020
Such necessary lessons and tools for not only teenagers and young adults but for everyone!

Megan L.

January 30, 2020
The workshop was excellent. It was well-paced and packed full of awesome activities. The presenters did a tremendous job!

Sarah M.

January 30, 2020
This has been invaluable for me! I am excited to bring this information into both the classroom and the counseling room. I love the purposefulness that has gone into the curriculum. It is very appropriate for the struggles this generations faces and teaches the lost art of relationship skills.

JD L.

January 30, 2020
Incredibly practical! I learned so many different exercises that will help bring the valuable content to life as well as make it stick!

Trevor W.

January 30, 2020
An excellent experience. Enjoyed the examples and the instructor did a great job. I feel ready to teach.

Debbie S.

September 20, 2019
Great info! Many different uses for multiple applications throughout our organization.

Sarah H.

September 20, 2019
This workshop was an energetic and passionate way to learn about how to teach healthy relationships. Being able to participate alongside other people who have a heart for changing young people's lives was a memorable experience.

Areyla M.

September 20, 2019
I have learned an abundant amount of information. Not only have I benefited professionally, but I was also benefited personally. I will be taking back a lot of helpful and healthy skills. Thank you!

Crystal M.

September 20, 2019
This has been an amazing experience. Learning how to implement these powerful exercises empowers me and motivates me to not only be a world-changer but to also help the people being taught this curriculum to be world-changers as well.

Christie S.

September 20, 2019
This was so much fun and so interesting! I am all about relationships, and I believe these activities will really help me to connect with the students that I serve.

Participant

August 02, 2019
Very interactive and thorough training that has given the participants the confidence to facilitate the REAL Essentials lessons.

Participant

August 02, 2019
This workshop has been refreshing, encouraging and very informative. Enjoyed all of the activities and conversations.

Jen

August 02, 2019
Great class. Empowering for teachers and for youth.

Participant

May 29, 2019
This workshop was very informative and interactive. I've learned so much professionally and personally. The activities are amazing and I love how they have takeaways.

Participant

May 29, 2019
The workshop was AMAZING! It was structured well and extremely informative. The presenter was extremely knowledgeable, personable and took her time showing us the way.

Participant

May 28, 2019
I LOVE this approach to teaching and educating people for the present and the future. Plus good for my own personal relationships. It is brilliant in creating confidence and certainty of every single person, along with respect & kindness to each other!

Participant

May 22, 2019
Amazing. In Depth, detailed information that is very usable. Anyone can become an expert with this material - very basic and easy to understand. Very impressed with how presenter stayed on track and kept the group focused.

Valerie N.

January 08, 2019
Amazing! What a fresh take on teaching relationships to our youth.

Katherine J.

December 13, 2018
This was a great workshop. I was able to learn about the curriculum in depth and take away best practices for presenting it to students.

Spencer S.

December 13, 2018
This workshop provided a fun, energetic, and concise experience. I learned practical application of all material and I was so easily engaged in the training due to the enthusiasm of the presenter.

Brandi K.

December 13, 2018
The workshop was an amazing experience! it's practical, enjoyable and provides lots of skills.

Whit M.

December 13, 2018
The training was Excellent! Excellent. Excellent! I am ready to implement with my students!

Connie A.

December 13, 2018
Wonderful training with essential information for today's youth and young adults.

Amanda H.

December 13, 2018
This was a great training and I look forward to having this program be a part of my school counseling curriculum at our high school. I also love that it's really thorough!

Christel W.

October 16, 2018
This workshop was informative, and it gave great illustrations on how to connect with your audience. The workshop left me feeling confident about the work that I am currently doing. Great workshop.

Amos B.

October 16, 2018
This workshop changes the game in equipping young people for a better future. The information contained in this book is gold and will impart knowledge to the lives that use it and receive it.

Amanda W.

April 27, 2018
This might be my lifes work. I am a nurse and I have a heart for prevention. Real Essentials is the Tool that I will use to help kids, through education to make the choices to avoid so many hurts in life and it will promote positive life outcomes.

Angela B.

April 27, 2018
Well presented and fun to learn - left me feeling empowered and better prepared to speak with local school systems - appreciated how well thought out all the information was because it stayed relevant and non-judgemental for youth (and my self) regardless of religion, gender identity, their past etc.

Gina L.

April 27, 2018
Very professional, confidently and engagingly presented. Made me feel empowered to teach this.

Mitzi N.

January 26, 2018
I have been through a lot of trainings and done many and this was fabulous! (I tend to be a training snob). I just loved how kind but statistically driven this was. That was so impressive.

Jolona S.

January 26, 2018
Thank you so much for putting all of this together in a way that will affect every person in every situation. I have wanted something like this for a long time and am greatful for you all.

Andrew S.

January 26, 2018
Great class, I learned a ton. I knew I would use parts of this, but I think I will use mot all of it.

Chip A.

January 26, 2018
Incredible class that really equips participants, to not only understand the vital material, but also to be able to pass along the information and teach it.

Jeff W.

January 27, 2018
Effective handling of difficult topics.I gained cold hard facts.

Jessie P.

January 05, 2018
The changes made to the curriculum are wonderful. Seems better organized, concise and easier to create a student workbook.

Christa S.

January 05, 2018
-I am hoping that all of the updated curriculum is available online because I like the revision much better. -I am very inspired by the workshop. I want to take the tools I've learned and implement them in my local community right away.

Angela L.

January 05, 2018
I was so inspired to make the lessons fun! So much wisdom that related to all the topics concerned.

Tammy S.

January 05, 2018
Renewed excitement about reintroducing marriage into the classroom!

Jacqueline A.

December 14, 2017
Very informative. Awesome hands-on activities.

Patrick H.

December 14, 2017
Thank you!

Rachel G.

December 14, 2017
Thank you for your time and wisdom!

Susan Y.

December 14, 2017
Outstanding class and instructor! Thank you.

Dr. Andrea H.

December 14, 2017
I would love to stay connected and pray that there would be an opportunity to be mentored beyond REAL Essentials. What a joy to be with Joneen for three days! I'm sad it's over!

Jen A.

November 04, 2017
Y'all are ROCKSTARS.

Dorothy K.

October 20, 2017
Thank you!! You're an awesome instructor!

Cheryl B.

October 20, 2017
All I can say is amazing!

Lois T.

October 20, 2017
My passion for teaching REAL Essentials is renewed and UPGRADED!

Participant

October 21, 2017
The workshop was engaging and full of additional resources for further study and mastery at the concepts, framework, and skills.

Faye B.

October 11, 2017
We absolutely loved the training and are excited to expand into even more schools this year! We your curriculum because it is so well done and meets the needs we are seeing in the schools. Well done! Keep up the good work!

Cheryl T.

October 13, 2017
Words cannot express how much I enjoyed the training but most of all meeting the amazing instructors who truly have a passion for what they do. You guys are incredible. I left feeling empowered! I am excited about the upcoming year using Real Essentials. We are beginning to come up with the format of the modules and building our “flow”. I love the flexibility of this curriculum.

George L.

September 21, 2017
This training blew me away! There are so many applications for the material/curriculum provided.

Lasandra B.

September 22, 2017
I LOVED it! You guys are doing so much good work! I love that the information is based on research.

Abigail M.

September 21, 2017
Truly top-notch program based on a standard of excellence!

Sharon K.

September 21, 2017
Thank you! This has been wonderful. God Bless you!

Carla S.

September 22, 2017
Thank you for your partnership, you are fabulous and greatly appreciated!

Jeanna F.

September 22, 2017
I am so excited to use this with the multiple groups of kids I come into contact with. Thanks for making this relevant to a mom with a vision and not just professionals in the social work arena.

Darla H.

May 18, 2016
Our facilitators have implemented many of the activities in this tool kit and the training was extremely beneficial for those just coming into the SRA field.

Nancy C.

January 15, 2016
We are about to launch our Relationship Education “course” in our middle school (grades 6-8) and are extremely excited about the next few months. Having gone through the training, our staff feels well-equipped to start “getting REAL” with students about areas that we have previously shied away from in the past. The training is FABULOUS and Joneen and Lauren were incredibly informative, engaging, and helpful in making this View More

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