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- 1. 1.1 – Identifying Your Role in the Family System 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 – Exploring How Roles Shift Over Time 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 – Understanding Power Dynamics and Fairness 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 – Recognizing Invisible Labor in Relationships 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 – How Culture and Upbringing Shape Relationship Roles 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 – Adapting to Changing Roles in Blended Families 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 – Navigating Expectations in Close Relationships 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 – Healthy Role Models vs. Dysfunctional Patterns 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 – How Sibling Roles Influence Adult Behavior 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – Taking Responsibility Without Overfunctioning 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Balancing Individual Identity and Family Identity 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – When Roles Become Labels: Breaking Free 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – Understanding Interdependence in Relationships 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – Resetting Roles Through Open Dialogue 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – Creating New, Supportive Relationship Norms 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 – Recognizing Communication Styles in Your Household 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 – Practicing Active Listening Without Interrupting 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 – Communicating Needs Without Blaming 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 – How to Use “I” Statements to Reduce Tension 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 – Tone, Timing, and Body Language Awareness 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 – Teaching Children Healthy Expression Early 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 – Repairing Communication After a Misunderstanding 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 – Creating Space for Everyone’s Voice 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 – Clarifying Intent vs. Impact in Conversations 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 – Using Communication Agreements at Home 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 – Avoiding Passive-Aggressive Behaviors 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 – Strategies for Speaking Up Without Fear 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 – Asking Questions That Invite Openness 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 – Dealing With Avoidant Communicators 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 – Building a Family Culture of Communication 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 – What Emotional Support Really Looks Like 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 – Recognizing When a Family Member Needs Support 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 – The Difference Between Fixing and Listening 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 – How to Hold Space Without Taking Over 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 – Showing Empathy Even When You Disagree 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 – Validating Feelings Without Reinforcing Negativity 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 – Providing Support During Mental Health Struggles 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 – Comforting a Child or Teen in Distress 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 – Being Present vs. Being Distracted 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 – Expressing Love in a Way They Understand 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 – Helping Without Creating Dependency 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 – Offering Encouragement Through Change 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 – Supporting Grief and Loss in the Family 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 – Recognizing Emotional Burnout in Caregiving 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 – Creating Daily Habits of Emotional Support 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 – Understanding the Root Cause of Conflict 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 – Identifying Emotional Triggers in Relationships 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 – How to Pause Before Reacting in an Argument 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 – The Power of Active Listening During Conflict 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 – Using “I” Statements to Express Needs Clearly 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 – Avoiding Blame and Shifting to Shared Problem-Solving 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 – Managing Tone and Body Language in Disagreements 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 – Practicing Compromise Without Losing Respect 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 – Conflict De-Escalation Strategies That Work 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 – How to Repair After Saying Hurtful Things 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 – Setting Boundaries During Heated Arguments 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 – When to Take a Break and Return Calmly 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 – Building Win-Win Solutions Together 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 – Restoring Trust After Conflict Resolution 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 – Creating a Long-Term Plan for Healthy Disagreements 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 – What Trust Looks Like in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 – Keeping Promises and Following Through 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 – Being Emotionally Reliable for Each Other 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 – The Link Between Honesty and Safety 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 – Repairing Trust After a Break 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 – How to Be More Predictable and Steady 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 – Avoiding Micromanagement and Control 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 – Trusting Without Invading Privacy 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 – Recognizing Signs of Trust Erosion 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 – Addressing Suspicion and Insecurity 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 – Creating Accountability Without Shame 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 – Modeling Trustworthy Behavior for Children 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 – Understanding the Timeline of Rebuilding Trust 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 – Checking in With Each Other About Trust 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 – Strengthening Dependability in Times of Crisis 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 – What Are Personal Boundaries? 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 – Recognizing When a Boundary Has Been Crossed 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 – Setting Limits Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 – How to Respect Others' Autonomy 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 – Understanding Emotional and Physical Boundaries 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 – Boundaries Between Parents and Adult Children 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 – Helping Kids Understand “No” as Healthy 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 – When Family Culture Conflicts With Boundaries 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 – Balancing Connection and Independence 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 – Saying No Without Rejecting Love 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 – Navigating Boundaries in Caregiving Roles 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 – Dealing With Pushback When Setting Boundaries 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 – Rebuilding Boundaries After Enmeshment 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 – Boundaries Around Time, Space, and Energy 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 – Creating a Family Boundary Agreement 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 – Defining What Shared Responsibility Looks Like 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 – Dividing Tasks in a Fair and Flexible Way 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 – Avoiding Resentment in the Caregiving Role 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 – Communicating About Workload and Fatigue 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 – Supporting Each Other’s Parenting Styles 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 – Teamwork in Daily Routines and Discipline 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 – Planning Ahead for Transitions and Schedules 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 – Teaching Children Shared Responsibility 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 – When One Person Does More: How to Talk About It 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 – Avoiding the “Hero” or “Martyr” Trap 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 – Creating a Family Calendar or Task System 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 – Caregiving for Aging Parents Together 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 – Using Check-Ins to Prevent Burnout 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 – Celebrating Shared Wins as a Team 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 – Rebuilding Balance After Imbalance 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 – Recognizing Signs of Stress in the Family 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 – How to Talk About Stress Without Overwhelming 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 – Adapting to New Routines and Expectations 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 – Supporting Children Through Change 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 – Building a Flexible Mindset as a Family 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 – Managing Big Emotions in Uncertain Times 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 – Grounding Techniques to Stay Centered Together 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 – Planning Ahead for Known Transitions 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 – Building a Calm-Down Corner or Safe Space 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 – Staying Connected Through Difficult Seasons 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 – Making Room for Grief or Sadness 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 – Finding Hope and Humor in Stressful Times 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 – Practicing Mindfulness as a Family Habit 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 – Handling Unexpected Change Without Panic 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 – Building Long-Term Resilience Together 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 – Acknowledging the Pain Without Blame 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 – Understanding What Caused the Disconnection 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 – Creating a Safe Space for Reconnection 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 – Taking Accountability Without Self-Shame 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 – Offering and Receiving Genuine Apologies 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 – Reestablishing Trust Through Small Actions 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 – Talking Through What Went Wrong 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 – Setting New Boundaries Moving Forward 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 – Creating a Reconnection Ritual 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 – Navigating Awkwardness in the Beginning 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 – Being Patient With the Rebuilding Process 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 – Letting Go of the Old Story 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 – Showing Up Consistently Again 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 – Celebrating Signs of Progress 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 – Redefining the Relationship Together 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 – Identifying Traditions That Matter Most 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 – How Rituals Build Connection Over Time 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 – Creating New Traditions as a Blended Family 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 – Involving Everyone in Family Celebrations 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 – Making Time for Shared Meals and Moments 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 – Using Storytelling to Strengthen Family Identity 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 – Building a Family Mission or Vision Statement 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 – Setting Shared Goals for the Year 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 – Celebrating Achievements Together 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 – Creating Meaningful Birthdays or Anniversaries 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 – Using Art, Music, or Nature to Bond 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 – Establishing Weekly or Monthly Check-Ins 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 – Honoring the Past While Looking Ahead 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 – Supporting Each Other’s Dreams and Plans 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 – Sustaining Traditions During Hard Times 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
3.6 – Validating Feelings Without Reinforcing Negativity: Validation means recognizing emotions as real and understandable; say things like “That makes sense” or “I can see why you feel that way”; avoid adding fuel to anger by attacking others or assuming the worst; guide the conversation toward what they can control instead of what they can’t; use gentle language that encourages calm and hope; help them name the feeling accurately to reduce overwhelm; ask what might help them feel slightly better right now; remind them that feelings pass and new perspectives can appear; appreciation for their honesty shows trust; validation lights the path toward healthier coping.
About this course
Tools and strategies to build healthy family and relationship dynamics through communication, trust, and mutual respect.
This course includes:
- Communication and conflict resolution practice activities
- Relationship-building exercises and trust-strengthening tools
- Family goal-setting and problem-solving worksheets