In part one of this three-part course, you will learn 5 tools to build healthier relationships, understand your own emotional states, and foster understanding.

Part 1 covers the following tools:

1. Brain Scan Image - Understanding Emotional Activation
2. Scaling Your Emotions and Taking Timeouts
3. Processor vs Retreater - How to Avoid the Chase that Escalates Conflict
4. Banana - File Drawer Metaphor - Understanding How Past Experiences Can Determine Reactions to Present Conditions
5. Coping Skills Inventory - Building a Nervous System Toolbox

In part two of this three-part course, you will learn 5 tools to build healthier relationships, understand your own emotional states, and foster understanding.

Part 2 covers the following tools:

1. Remembering the Goal - Duck vs Goose, We Share a Biosphere
2. Creating Conditions for Connection - Gottman Tip Sheet
3. Discharging and Deescalating Anger and Resentment - Terry Real’s Feedback Wheel
4. Switching places - Empathy Building Exercise
5. Gratitude Practice and Check-ins

In part three of this three-part course, you will learn 5 tools to build healthier relationships, understand your own emotional states, and foster understanding.

Part 3 covers the following tools:

1. Parts and Defenders - How to Get Your Best Self in the Driver’s Seat
2. Active Listening and 5 Dead-end Communication Strategies
3. Effective Repair - Steps for Effective Apology and Mutual Validation
4. Touch Scale - How to Incorporate Physical Contact in an Expansive, Connective Way
5. Making Bids and Skillful Refusal