Communicate for a Change by Relational Peace

Communicate For A Change

Hosted By Relational Peace

Build better relationships in this six-session Zoom group series led by Relational Peace. You will learn practical skills to help others in ways that you can start using right away.

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How The Course Works:

Weekly pre-work (under 1 hour)

Short on-demand videos with a guided workbook to help you prepare and stay focused.
Live weekly Zoom sessions

Each session blends teaching with structured breakout practice and reflection so you can learn, try, and improve in real time.
A practical, relational learning model

We combine skill-building with guided experience so the concepts become usable tools, not just good ideas.

What To Expect

Communicate for a Change is a six-session course designed to help you communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and connection—whether at home, at work, or in leadership. You’ll learn practical skills that make a measurable difference in how you relate and respond in real conversations.

The course blends clear information, connection, and practice opportunities, helping you build skills that are effective, repeatable, and grounded in real human connection.

What makes this course unique?

Lasting change doesn’t happen through information alone—it happens through practice.

That’s why every session includes multiple breakout rounds where you’ll apply the skills, get hands-on experience, and see what actually works. These practice moments are where confidence grows and real progress becomes visible.

In this course, you will:

Strengthen your listening and communication skills so you can build trust quickly
Navigate difficult conversations with more ease and less reactivity
Communicate with clarity—even in high-stress or high-stakes situations
Recognize interaction patterns and make small shifts that create positive momentum

Invite someone to join you

Many participants bring a spouse, coworker, friend, or small-group member so they can grow together and strengthen the relationships that matter most.

Questions?

We’re glad to help.

Email [email protected] or call (513) 744-4630.

What Our Students Are Saying

Our students have grown their relational skills by taking our courses. Here are just a few of their stories.

The Game Changer in Human Connection Skills

Communicate for a Change Program by Dr. Gary Sweeten blends biblical principles and psychological research to teach practical skills for building genuine, caring relationships. It helps people express empathy and respect in ways that make others feel truly valued without trying to fix their problems empowering everyone from parents to leaders to create meaningful connections. As an Executive Coach, I recommend this program.

Philip

"Non-stressful opportunities to practice"

"I loved this course so much the first time I took it that I just had to take it again. The breakout sessions are great non-stressful opportunities to practice and receive positive feedback. I’m using the GREW skills in the “Barnabas Coaching Ministry” at my church. They make a big difference when I meet with a person who really just needs to be listened to."

Sherrie Boggio

Exceptional content to acquire exciting skills

This book and accompanying course has value to enable healthy and purposeful communication. Any time I practice it, I find that the individual with whom I am talking feels valued and willing to open up more easily where needed. I am more confident in relationships with people I have just met or those I have known for a long time.

Nancy

Great Communication Tool

I would recommend this course for anyone and everyone whether you use it in business or everyday life it will be beneficial to you and to those around you.

Maeva

"This is a wonderfully executed course"

"Material was presented in layers (videos, workbook, discussion, and application) which helped solidify learning and meet a variety of learning styles. There was great communication and materials, and there was interaction to build community within an online course. I was expecting greatness and that’s what I experienced!"

Jenn Utech

"Trained my brain to automatically interact differently with people"

"Since I took this course, I catch myself following its principles, not just consciously, but also out of having trained my brain to automatically interact differently with people. I see myself not interrupting people as much, and just letting them express how they feel. Instead of blurting out advice, I try to let people communicate and reflect."

Keair Lee

"I’d be extremely likely to recommend this course to others"

"This course’s discussion of “burdens versus loads” was a huge insight for me. I run our church’s pastoral care ministry, and I tend to be a fixer. This course has really helped me distinguish what is respectful and empowering from what is enabling and disempowering. I’d be extremely likely to recommend this course to others."

Linda Locke

"Now I can really help people calm down if they’re upset about something"

"My spouse and I serve on a board where people bring their complaints. One of the best things I picked up from this course was Dr. Sweeten's reminder that a complaint isn't a call to action but a call to listen. Now I can really help people calm down if they’re upset about something."

Kelly Culler

"This has helped me a lot in my relationships"

"I always thought that "Love thy neighbor" meant "Solve other people’s problems." Until I took this course, I didn’t realize that this was actually being an Adverse Advisor. Realizing this, I’m now starting to curb that behavior and bring more empathy into conversations. This has helped me a lot in my relationships."

Joseph Fussner

"The single-best training I've ever attended"

“I am a PhD, and have been a consultant for 32 years. This is the single best training I've ever attended.”

Jon

PhD, Consultant

"The material is clear and concise"

“Powerful. The material is clear and concise. The breakout (practice) sessions and feedback during the breakouts are so helpful. The sincere openness and genuinely kind, safe and warm learning environment... I could go on!”

Suzy

Nurse Practitioner

"These skills... are essential for communicating love to others!"

"We didn't get taught these skills in missionary training, but they are essential for communicating love to others!"

Eric

Missionary

Upcoming Dates

Join a Relational Peace-Led Communicate For A Change Course

January 13 to February 17

2026

Join this online, six-session, Relational Peace-led group experience. You will learn four relational approaches that lead to profound improvements in our lives and relationships.

In Session - Registration Closed

March 24 to May 5

2026

Join this online, six-session, Relational Peace-led group experience. You will learn four relational approaches that lead to profound improvements in our lives and relationships.

May 7 to June 11

2026

Join this online, six-session, Relational Peace-led group experience. You will learn four relational approaches that lead to profound improvements in our lives and relationships.

Complete Learning Bundle

Registration Bundle includes - Digital Workbook + On-Demand Video teaching + Six 90-minute Live Zoom sessions w/ expert Trainers + Bonus example videos + Bonus content downloads + One-year online course subscription

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The Communicate For A Change Course

This series includes the Communicate For A Change online course, in which Gary Sweeten teaches four simple relational skills that lead to a profound change in our lives and relationships. It may come as a surprise, but these skills center around listening instead of speaking. Research consistently shows how the most important factor in life change and growth is the quality and connection of our relationships. Using concepts and skills taught to counselors and therapists, this course teaches how to listen well to create the kind of relationships in which people feel safe, connected, and thrive.

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