Book Club
Learn the relationship skills no one taught you.
Whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or simply want healthier relationships in your life, our Relationship Book Club offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who are asking the same questions you are.
Unlike a traditional book club, each discussion is facilitated by a licensed therapist who helps bring the concepts to life through real-world examples, expert insights, and practical applications. Think of it as part book club, part relationship workshop, and part “ask the expert” experience.
Each series explores a carefully selected book on topics such as dating, communication, attachment, emotional intelligence, conflict, intimacy, boundaries, and building lasting relationships. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationship patterns, and the skills that contribute to healthy connections.
This is not group therapy. You won’t be expected to share personal details or discuss private relationship challenges. Instead, you’ll learn alongside other thoughtful professionals in a relaxed, engaging environment designed for curiosity, conversation, and personal growth.
This Book Club Is Ideal For:
- Professionals who want to date more intentionally
- Individuals preparing for a future relationship or marriage
- People who want to improve communication and connection skills
- Anyone curious about relationship psychology and human behavior
- Those who enjoy learning in a community setting
What Makes It Different?
- Therapist-led discussions and expert guidance
- Practical relationship tools you can apply immediately
- Opportunities to ask questions and deepen your understanding
- A welcoming, co-ed environment
- A focus on education and personal growth—not therapy
Relationships influence nearly every area of our lives. Investing in your relational skills may be one of the most valuable investments you make.
Join us as we read, learn, discuss, and grow—one chapter at a time.
Next Cohort
When It’s Never About You: The People-Pleaser’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Health, Happiness and Personal Freedom
By Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D
When It’s Never About You is a thoughtful guide for people-pleasers who are ready to make space for their own needs, wants, and voice—without losing their sense of compassion or identity as a “good person.” Through practical tools and relatable insights, the book explores how to break the cycles that leave you feeling unheard, overlooked, or unappreciated, while still nurturing the relationships that matter most in a healthier, more self-honoring way.
In our first individual book club session, we’ll explore these patterns together and reflect on how they shape our relationships with friends, family, and partners. Through open discussion and guided conversation, we’ll work toward building deeper self-awareness, stronger boundaries, and more fulfilling, sustainable connections with ourselves and the people we love.
Facilitated By:
- Rachel Kloss, LCSWA
✨ Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕤 6:30–9 PM EDT
🏢 In-person at our Charlotte office
💸 $50 total per person (plus, the cost of the book)
*Limited to 6 people
Cancellation policy – Cancellations made 1 week in advance of the first session will receive a 50% refund. Your spot is reserved for you and your partner upon registration.
Book clubs provide benefits such as gaining insight into others’ experiences and life contexts, increasing empathy, understanding, and validation and feeling less alone.
You’ll Walk Away With
- Fresh insights into relationships, communication, and human behavior
- Meaningful reflection on your own patterns, strengths, and growth areas
- Relatable examples from real life—not just theory
- The opportunity to learn alongside others who value personal growth
- Practical tools and perspectives you can apply in dating, friendships, family relationships, or marriage
- A deeper understanding of yourself and the relationships that matter most
How It Works
- Join other growth-minded individuals for engaging discussions guided by a licensed therapist
- Participants purchase their own copy of the book
- Read the selected book before the discussion meeting
- Bring your questions, observations, and favorite takeaways to share with the group
- Gain expert insights and practical applications beyond what you’d get from reading alone
- Not therapy—just a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow
Don’t see a time that works for you?
If these dates don’t fit your schedule, please complete our inquiry form with your availability or suggest a book you’d love to read together. We keep an ongoing waitlist, and if there’s enough interest, we may add another group.
Interested in a private book club for you and your friends?
If you and a group of friends would like to start your own private book club, reach out with the details—we’d be happy to explore facilitating a group just for you.