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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
4.3 – How to Pause Before Reacting in an Argument: Build a habit of taking a breath before responding by silently counting to five or placing your hand on your chest to slow the urge to react; remind yourself that a pause is not losing the argument but respecting the relationship; create a cue word like “reset” that signals everyone to take a break when voices rise; drink a sip of water or change your position to interrupt escalating tension; ask the other person for a moment by saying “I want to respond well—give me a second”; use the pause to think about your goal—connection, clarity, or peace—so your words support that goal; if needed, take a short walk and agree to return when calmer; thank each other for choosing patience even when upset; over time, pausing becomes a natural tool that keeps arguments from causing unnecessary harm to the people you care about.
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