ABOUT US​

CRE began with a question:

"Why does my son need a permission slip to learn anatomy in his science class?" The teacher’s response sparked an idea.

In 1995, Joneen Mackenzie heard the answer, "Our curriculum goes from body parts to contraception, and that's all we have to teach." In that moment, she recognized a major gap in health education. Students weren't getting any information about how to develop and build healthy relationships. Joneen Mackenzie, a registered nurse, saw firsthand the negative outcomes of poor relationships in the lives of children and adults, so she decided to help change these patterns for future generations. She partnered with social scientists to develop a curriculum that would direct young adults toward their best relationships and their best lives. This need illuminated other areas where people would benefit from relationship resources, which led to Joneen creating The Center for Relationship Education.

In 2003, The Center for Relationship Education was established as a nonprofit and now serves people in 44 states and 7 countries with curriculum and training resources for improving people's relationships. As of today, curriculum and resources are available for children, adolescents, adults, couples and corporate teams.