Relationship skills for real life.
Join live Virtual Workshops created for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Build confidence and practical skills for communication, friendship, dating, online safety, and healthy relationships, all from anywhere in the country.
Healthy relationships are built through skills.
Many adults are expected to navigate friendships, dating, texting, boundaries, conflict, and online relationships without ever being taught how. That can lead to confusion, frustration, loneliness, and vulnerability.
Our Virtual Workshops provide a structured environment where participants can learn, practice, ask questions, and build confidence over time. Relationship skills can be taught. Confidence can be built.
A year-round relationship curriculum
Join at any time for $89 per month and participate for as long as the workshops are helpful to you. Our rotating curriculum covers a full year of topics designed specifically for adults with IDD, with two live workshops each month.
Members do not need to wait for the beginning of the curriculum. Topics repeat each year, so you can start with the next scheduled workshop.
Foundations of Friendship
Understanding healthy friendships and meaningful connection.
Conversation Basics
Learning how to start, maintain, and balance conversations.
Communication & Technology
Texting, calling, messaging, and online communication.
Humor & Social Awareness
Understanding jokes, social cues, and group interactions.
Social Planning & Conflict
Making plans, handling disagreements, and solving problems.
Teasing, Bullying & Boundaries
Recognizing unhealthy behavior and responding appropriately.
Dating Basics
Understanding attraction, dating, and healthy expectations.
Asking & Going on Dates
Building confidence and preparing for dating experiences.
Relationships & Boundaries
Creating healthy and respectful relationships.
Breakups & Big Feelings
Managing disappointment, grief, rejection, and change.
Confidence & Independence
Building self-esteem and self-advocacy.
Review & Celebration
Reflecting on growth and celebrating progress.
Twice every month.
Workshops are held live on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Additional session days and times will be added as needed. Members may join at any point during the year, and the topics repeat annually.
This month
- Live
Conversation Basics
2nd Wed · 7:00 PM CT
- Live
Dating Basics
4th Wed · 7:00 PM CT
What’s coming up.
Letting Someone Know You Like Them
Part of the Dating Basics series. Easy ways to show someone you like them.
Asking Someone on a Date
Part of the Asking & Going on Dates series. How to ask someone on a date.
First Date Skills
Part of the Asking & Going on Dates series. Helpful skills for a great first date.
Maintaining Dating Relationships
Part of the Relationships & Boundaries series. How to keep a dating relationship healthy.
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Part of the Relationships & Boundaries series. Learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Managing Breakups
Part of the Breakups & Big Feelings series. Ways to handle a breakup and big feelings.
Handling Rejection & Disappointment
Part of the Breakups & Big Feelings series. How to cope with rejection and disappointment.
Building Confidence
Part of the Confidence & Independence series. Simple ways to build your confidence.
Independence With Support
Part of the Confidence & Independence series. Being more independent while still getting support.
Review & Real-Life Practice
Part of the Review & Celebration series. Review what we learned and practice with real-life examples.
Looking Ahead
Part of the Review & Celebration series. Celebrate progress and look ahead to next year.
Learn. Practice. Grow.
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Attend live Virtual Workshops
Join from anywhere with internet access.
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Participate actively
Discussions, examples, activities, and role play.
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Stay supported
Caregivers receive email summaries after each session.
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Keep growing
Continue building confidence over time.
More confidence. More connection.
My experience in workshops has been very good. I've learned how to filter and think before you speak or act.
As the parent of a participant, I feel the Find Love Safely workshops are very positive. The sessions address real-life topics—from meeting new people and communicating effectively to building healthy relationships—in a way that is respectful, practical, and empowering.
I enjoy the virtual workshops because they give us advice and information to help build relationships and communication skills. It also allows us to see the Find Love Safely community!
The FLS virtual workshops have been very helpful to me in developing social skills. I have learned more about communication and how difficult it can be. I have also learned how to be a better friend. The topics have been interesting and the information shared has given me important tools to use in my relationships. Thank you FLS for offering these virtual workshops!
Virtual Workshops membership.
Public funding may be available through programs such as Minnesota CDCS, California SDP, and Massachusetts self-directed flexible spending.
Virtual Workshops
Live instruction, practice, community, and ongoing support.
- Two live Virtual Workshops each month
- Full Compass app membership included
- Recorded workshop library
- Relationship education curriculum
- Interactive coaching tools
- ScamCheck™ integration
- Community participation
Workshops FAQ
Who are the Virtual Workshops for?+
Our workshops are designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to build real relationship skills — whether that means making friends, going on dates, texting with confidence, or just feeling more prepared for social situations. If you're curious about growing your connections, you're welcome here.
Do I need dating experience?+
Not at all. Some members have dated before and want to get better at it. Others are just starting to think about relationships. Wherever you are, the workshops meet you there — no pressure, no judgment.
What if I live outside a matchmaking city?+
You can join from anywhere. Our Virtual Workshops and Compass app are available nationwide, so no matter where you live, you have access to the same community, curriculum, and support.
What happens if I miss a workshop?+
Life happens, and we get that. Every workshop is recorded and made available through Compass app, so you can catch up on your own schedule and never feel behind.
Can I join at any time?+
Absolutely. Our curriculum runs year-round and topics repeat annually, so you can jump in whenever you're ready. There's no "right" time to start — just the time that works for you.
Build skills that last a lifetime.
Healthy relationships begin with communication, confidence, awareness, and practice. Start building those skills today.