💬 Feedback & Communication Repair *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 What Feedback Really Means in Relationships 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 The Difference Between Feedback and Criticism 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 Why Feedback Matters for Growth and Connection 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 Recognizing When Feedback Is Needed 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 The Emotional Impact of Giving and Receiving Feedback 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 Creating a Safe Space for Open Feedback 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 How Timing Influences Feedback Effectiveness 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 Exploring Positive vs. Constructive Feedback 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 Identifying Feedback Styles in Relationships 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 Avoiding Misinterpretations of Feedback 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 Feedback as a Path to Problem-Solving 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 Overcoming Fear of Sharing Feedback 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 Balancing Feedback With Encouragement 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 Long-Term Benefits of Healthy Feedback Cycles 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 Building Confidence in Feedback Conversations 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 Understanding the Tone of Feedback 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 Framing Feedback as an Observation, Not an Attack 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 The Role of Body Language in Feedback Delivery 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 Using “I” Statements to Reduce Defensiveness 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 Staying Calm While Giving Difficult Feedback 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 Choosing the Right Words for Sensitive Topics 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 How to Offer Constructive Feedback Without Judging 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 Recognizing Defensive Reactions and Adjusting 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 Using Examples Instead of Generalizations 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 Avoiding Comparisons That Harm Trust 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 Giving Feedback That Encourages Change 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 Practicing Empathy While Giving Feedback 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 How to End Feedback Conversations on a Positive Note 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 Following Up on Feedback Without Pressure 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 Building Healthy Feedback Habits in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 Why Receiving Feedback Can Feel Difficult 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 Recognizing Defensive Reactions in Yourself 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 Practicing Active Listening When Receiving Feedback 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 Separating Feedback From Personal Attacks 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 Asking Clarifying Questions Without Arguing 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 Reflecting on Feedback Before Responding 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 Accepting Positive Feedback With Gratitude 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 Finding Growth Opportunities in Constructive Feedback 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 Managing Emotional Reactions During Feedback 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 How to Avoid Overthinking Criticism 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 Responding Respectfully to Feedback You Disagree With 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 Building Confidence Through Self-Reflection 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 Practicing Mindfulness When Receiving Feedback 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 Turning Feedback Into a Personal Growth Plan 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 Strengthening Relationships by Accepting Feedback 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 Recognizing Signs of a Communication Breakdown 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 Common Triggers That Lead to Miscommunication 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 Taking Responsibility for Your Role in Misunderstandings 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 Calming Down Before Restarting Communication 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 Rebuilding Dialogue After Silence or Withdrawal 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 How to Restart a Conversation Without Rehashing the Fight 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 Setting the Right Time for Repair Conversations 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 Using Empathy to Rebuild Connection After Conflict 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 Learning to Reframe Hurtful Words Constructively 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 Checking for Understanding Before Moving Forward 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 Using “Repair Attempts” to Heal Communication 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 Strategies for Breaking Cycles of Miscommunication 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 Practicing Respect in Sensitive Conversations 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 Re-establishing Trust Through Consistent Repair 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 Creating a Repair Routine in Relationships 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 Understanding How Trust Is Damaged in Communication 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 Why Honesty Is the Core of Repair 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 Practicing Radical Honesty Without Hurting Your Partner 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 Creating Safe Spaces for Respectful Dialogue 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 Identifying What Respect Looks Like in Conversations 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 Avoiding Secrets That Weaken Trust 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 Repairing Trust Through Repeated Actions 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 The Link Between Transparency and Safety 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 Acknowledging Mistakes Openly and Humbly 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 Using Trust-Building Phrases in Dialogue 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 Addressing Broken Promises With Care 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 How Patience Strengthens Trust Over Time 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 Recognizing When Trust Needs Rebuilding vs. Repair 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 Creating Shared Language for Trust Conversations 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 Sustaining Trust Through Daily Honest Communication 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 What Active Listening Really Means 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 The Difference Between Hearing and Listening 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 How to Show You’re Paying Attention Nonverbally 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 Reflecting Back What You Hear Accurately 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 Avoiding Interruptions During Listening 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 Asking Clarifying Questions the Right Way 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 Listening Without Trying to “Fix” Too Quickly 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 Reducing Distractions During Important Conversations 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 Practicing Empathetic Listening Skills 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 Active Listening for Emotional Conversations 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 Listening Even When You Disagree 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 How Listening Strengthens Problem-Solving 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 Building Intimacy Through Active Listening 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 Recognizing Listening Barriers and Overcoming Them 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 Making Active Listening a Daily Habit 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 The Role of Apologies in Relationship Repair 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 What Makes an Apology Sincere 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 How to Avoid “Empty” or Defensive Apologies 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 When to Offer an Immediate vs. Delayed Apology 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 The Power of Forgiveness in Healing Bonds 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 Recognizing When Forgiveness Is Difficult 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 Balancing Forgiveness With Accountability 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 How to Rebuild After Repeated Mistakes 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 Exploring Cultural and Personal Views on Forgiveness 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 When Forgiveness Needs Time and Space 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 Using Apologies as a Tool for Growth 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 Moving Forward Without Holding Resentment 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 Creating a Forgiveness Ritual in Relationships 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 How Apologies and Forgiveness Strengthen Intimacy 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 Sustaining Peace After Repair Conversations 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 Recognizing the Signs of a Difficult Conversation Ahead 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 Planning for Calm Before Entering a Hard Talk 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 Choosing the Right Environment for Difficult Conversations 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 Avoiding Escalation With Calm Language 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 Balancing Honesty and Sensitivity 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 How to Stay Grounded When Conversations Heat Up 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 Dealing With Defensiveness in Hard Talks 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 Navigating Topics of Finances Without Conflict 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 Talking About Family and In-Laws Respectfully 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 Navigating Intimacy Conversations Without Shame 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 Using Humor Appropriately in Hard Conversations 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 Staying Present When Conversations Are Emotional 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 Strategies for Keeping Calm Under Pressure 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 Checking In During Difficult Conversations 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 Ending Hard Conversations on a Constructive Note 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 Why Agreements Matter in Communication 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 Identifying Core Values for Communication Agreements 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 Building Agreements Around Respectful Language 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 Creating Boundaries for Argument Rules 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 How to Handle “Time-Outs” in Arguments 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 Setting Expectations for Honesty and Transparency 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 Agreements About Listening Before Responding 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 Defining Fairness in Conflict Resolution 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 How to Agree on Repair Attempts During Arguments 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 Setting Agreements About Tone and Body Language 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 Revisiting Agreements Regularly for Growth 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 Negotiating Agreements Without Power Struggles 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 Holding Each Other Accountable Gently 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 Documenting Agreements in Writing if Helpful 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 Celebrating Success With Shared Agreements 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 Understanding Resilience in Relationships 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 Why Continuous Repair Matters More Than Perfection 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 Recognizing Small Breakdowns Before They Grow 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 Practicing Daily Micro-Repairs in Relationships 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 How Consistency Builds Emotional Safety 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 Integrating Feedback Into Everyday Interactions 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 Using Humor and Playfulness to Repair Bonds 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 Balancing Individual Needs With Relationship Needs 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 Resilience Through Shared Problem-Solving 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 How to Prevent Resentment From Building 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 Tracking Growth Through Repair Over Time 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 Modeling Repair Behaviors for Children or Family 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 Building Hope After Long-Term Struggles 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 Creating Rituals of Connection to Strengthen Resilience 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 Sustaining Lifelong Growth Through Continuous Repair 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
2.8 – Recognizing Defensive Reactions and Adjusting: Defensiveness shows up as interrupting, arguing, or avoiding eye contact. It often means someone feels attacked or misunderstood. Recognizing these signs early helps you pause instead of pushing harder. Lower your tone and slow your words to create safety. Saying “I can see this is hard to hear” can calm tension. Offering empathy helps reduce resistance and fear. Sometimes taking a short break brings clearer thinking. Adjusting your approach keeps communication from breaking down. Understanding defensiveness builds patience and compassion. Handling these moments well deepens mutual respect and trust.
About this course
Skills and strategies to give and receive feedback effectively while repairing and strengthening communication in relationships.
This course includes:
- Communication repair role-play and practice scenarios
- Feedback delivery and response frameworks
- Trust-building and conflict resolution exercises