Transformative experiences designed to strengthen relationships and empower couples to deepen their understanding, commitment, and communication.
Empowering Couples to Discover, Grow & Connect
Strengths-Based Relationships Start Here
At Strengths-Based Couples, we believe that every relationship holds the potential for deep connection, growth, and resilience. Our mission is to help couples unlock that potential by cultivating the core values of openness, grace, and self-awareness.
Through intentional coaching, thoughtfully designed events, and intimate, honest conversations, we create transformative spaces where couples can reconnect, rediscover one another, and learn how to thrive together. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or seeking to deepen a long-standing partnership, SBC offers the tools, guidance, and support to help you grow stronger as a team and more grounded as individuals.
Transforming Relationships Through Strengths
We curate elegant spaces for conversation and transformation, helping couples unlock their unique strengths and foster greater connection.
→ Conferences
High-impact, immersive growth experiences designed to create lasting breakthroughs.
→ Workshops
Practical tools and strategies for communication, collaboration, and relational alignment.
→ Coaching
1-on-1 or group-based strengths coaching tailored to each couple’s goals, needs, and growth journey.
→ Intimate Spaces
Thoughtfully curated environments that invite vulnerability, depth, and connection.
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What’s Right With Us: Using CliftonStrengths to Build a Stronger Relationship
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The Strengths-Based Couples Experience:
Understand Your Wiring, Strengthen Your Connection
A transformative day of growth and insight
We are proud to have hosted immersive one-day events that combine the power of CliftonStrengths and relationship wisdom to help couples build stronger, more resilient relationships. Led by expert facilitators, couples explore how their individual strengths complement each other and walk away with tools for emotional and practical harmony.
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Dr. Monica Holmes
Dr. Monica Holmes is a dedicated educator, motivational speaker, life engagement and certified CliftonStrengths coach. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Holmes has served the students and families of Prince George’s County schools at large for the past 37 years. In addition to her formal duties, Dr. Holmes has had the distinct honor of sharing the Strengths perspective locally and nationally, speaking at conferences, universities and churches.
As a certified coach it’s her mission and passion to share the benefits of self-awareness, personal development and improved communication while empowering and motivating individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Dr. Holmes' vested interest in the Strengths philosophy was evident during her doctoral journey. Her dissertation topic, “How Leadership Behaviors Impact School Culture; through the lens of Clifton Strengths” speaks to her belief and commitment to helping individuals and couples live life to the fullest!
Her formal education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, continued studies at Bowie State University, where she earned a certification in Early Childhood Education, a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from Regent University and most recently a Doctorate of Education from the American College of Education.
Dr. Holmes resides in Bowie, Maryland and is the devoted wife of Dr. Jeffrey O. Holmes with whom she lovingly shares a bonus daughter, Kiera and two amazing sons, Jeffrey and Jory.
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Jeffrey Holmes
Dr. Jeffrey Holmes is a proud native and lifetime resident of Prince George’s County, MD. He resides in Bowie, with his wife of more than 26 years, Dr. Monica Holmes, where they reared their 3 children. Dr. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bowie State University, a Master of Science in Curriculum, and Instruction from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from University of Maryland College Park.
Dr. Holmes is a conference speaker, educational consultant, a licensed Standards for Excellence consultant and a leadership coach. He has provided strengths-based coaching since 2016. Dr. Holmes has trained leaders and executives in school districts, universities, and non-profit organizations. After discovering and unlocking strengths with Dr. Holmes, conference participants have described their experience as being impactful, empowering, rewarding, and valuable. Dr. Holmes has a passion to see his clients learn, grow, and become the best version of themselves.
What People Are Saying…
Hear how Stan and Terri uncovered new tools to deepen their connection, improve communication, and grow stronger as a team. Their story is just one of many powerful transformations that happen when couples step into an experience designed to nurture love, understanding, and long-term connection.
Get an inside look at how the Strengths-Based Couples Conference changes not just relationships, but lives.
