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Course for Building Lasting Relationships

Relationship Building Basics



Gain the essential skills and strategies to build and maintain positive relationships. 



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Course Overview

  • tickDevelop the ability to build and maintain trust in relationships, recognizing its importance in fostering strong, supportive connections.
  • tick Understand the emotional and psychological benefits of healthy relationships, including how they reduce stress, promote well-being, and contribute to personal growth.
  • tick Learn and practice effective communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and using non-verbal cues, to strengthen interactions with peers and family.
  • tick Identify and set healthy boundaries in relationships to protect emotional well-being and maintain respectful, balanced connections.
  • tick Explore strategies to resolve conflicts and work through issues constructively, fostering resilience and ensuring long-lasting, meaningful relationships.

Module Overview

Module

1

Understanding Relationship BuildingAudioicon

  • Recognize the characteristics of healthy and supportive relationships.
  • Differentiate between various types of relationships and their unique roles in life.
  • Understand the importance of trust and mutual respect in building connections.
  • Identify signs of unhealthy relationships and learn strategies to address them.
  • Develop skills to initiate and maintain positive, growth-oriented relationships.

Module

2

Effective Communication StrategiesAudioicon

  • Understand the role of effective communication in fostering strong relationships.
  • Practice active listening, empathy, and clear language to enhance connections.
  • Recognize the impact of non-verbal cues on understanding and trust.
  • Learn how to provide constructive feedback and handle criticism gracefully.
  • Build a foundation of empathy and clarity to strengthen communication skills.

Module

3

Building Trust and ConnectionsAudioicon

  • Learn how to establish and maintain trust through honesty, consistency, and reliability.
  • Understand the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries.
  • Balance openness with caution to create emotionally safe connections.
  • Recognize the power of saying “no” for self-preservation and well-being.
  • Develop strategies for nurturing trust and maintaining personal boundaries in relationships.

Module

4

Maintaining Long-Lasting RelationshipsAudioicon

  • Recognize the value of regular effort in sustaining meaningful relationships.
  • Learn proactive strategies for handling conflict and supporting others through challenges.
  • Understand how changes and milestones impact relationships and require adaptability.
  • Appreciate the importance of building and maintaining a reliable support system.
  • Reflect on when it’s healthy to let go of relationships and how to manage such transitions.

Meet Course Creator,
Ali Dareneau

As an English teacher with dual degrees in Psychology and English Education, I enjoy helping students reach their potential, especially when it comes to English Language Arts. With over 16 years of classroom experience and working with education-based companies, I bring creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom and beyond. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007 and completed my Masters's degree in English Education in 2013 which have both shaped me into the passionate educator I am today. My professional experience as an English teacher, curriculum designer, and writer demonstrates my passion for reading and writing and solidifies my belief that all students can strengthen their reading and writing skills no matter what level they begin their journey.

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Meet Course Creator,
Dr. Kymberli Barker

Dr. Barker is the single mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, teaching with the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, in psychology, criminal justice, and neuroscience and providing international educator training. Her psychology specializations are police, the US Military, and first responders. Her personal focus is child advocacy. She developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. She lives at the beach with her newly adopted puppy and they both love playing in the water. Her favorite thing is being a mom.

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