Introduction to
RIQ: Grad Gateway
Preventative relationship education for ages 17–28 — the tools for a confident transition into higher education, meaningful work, and lasting relationships.
The Need:
Mental Illness Rising
Potential Remedy:
Healthier Relationships
Longitudinal Study (85 years)
“What makes people happy is also what keeps them healthy—relationships.”
Harvard study found:
- Those with strong social ties were found to live longer.
- Positive relationships identified as one of the strongest predictors of overall well-being and happiness.
“Satisfying relationships not only make people happy, but they are also associated with better health, and even longer life.” — Stanford University
Glimmers of Hope:
Program Development
Programs developing across the country, under various monikers…
ESI + SEL + SECD = “Relational Intelligence”
A comprehensive educational course designed to develop Relational Intelligence… or RIQ
Preparing Individuals to Maximize Their Potential
Personally… Professionally… Relationally.
Supplements outstanding education received thus far.
Fills educational gap in standard curriculum.
Bridges adolescence into healthy adulthood.
Think of it like…
Preventative Medicine for:
Patterns of unhealthy relationships, leading to…
- Stunted academic & professional development
- Mental health challenges
- Isolation & loneliness
- Difficulty forming lasting partnerships
- Increased risk to long-term well-being
Course Curriculum: Overview
This curriculum bridges the gap between early-childhood social-emotional education and the essential skills required to capably navigate early adulthood.
Resilient Heart
- Free yourself from your history for unhindered, secure adult bonds
- Master core values, shame, addictive behaviors, and core identity
Creative Connector
- Embrace the key aspect of interpersonal communication: two subjectivities
- Practice active listening, healthy conflict resolution, and social media hygiene
Modern Romantic
- Understand when and how to invest in creating a partnership that lasts
- Develop skills to design healthy boundaries, foster trust, shared values, and mutual respect
Indomitable Spirit
- Clearly identify and impede emotional manipulation & abuse
- Develop clear agency to build thriving relationships free of toxic behavior
Benefits of RIQ: Grad Gateway
Practical Tools
More effective communication, conflict resolution, and empathetic connection.
Empowerment & Confidence
Enhanced self-confidence, resilience, and decision-making abilities for future success.
Holistic Well-Being
Promoting mental, emotional, and social well-being for a balanced, fulfilling relational future.
