Couples Communication 101
a video course with Shirley Johnson, LCSW
Conflict Resolution Strategies
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Emotional Regulation
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Understanding Personality Dynamics
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Love Languages Alignment
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Intentional Listening
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Balancing Autonomy and Partnership
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Building a Positive Relationship Culture
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Conflict Resolution Strategies • Emotional Regulation • Understanding Personality Dynamics • Love Languages Alignment • Intentional Listening • Balancing Autonomy and Partnership • Building a Positive Relationship Culture •
🎓 Meet Your Instructor 💡
Shirley Johnson, LCSW | 20+ Years of Professional Experience helping hundreds of couples strengthen their relationships
“When couples come to see me, typically one of the first things they say is ‘we really need help with our communication...’”
Why I created this course
Over the years, countless clients have told me they wish they’d sought therapy sooner. Unfortunately, many people wait until issues have already escalated—resentments have built up, betrayals have occurred, and tensions have grown. With that in mind, I wanted to create something for couples and individuals considering therapy, as well as for those who already have strong, healthy relationships and want to maintain or enhance them.
What’s Included
20+ video lessons for you to watch on your own schedule, and at your own pace
Lifetime access to all of the content inside the course, without a recurring monthly payment
Access to all future lessons we add to the course
Exclusive access to monthly Q&A Livestreams where Shirley will answer YOUR submitted questions anonymously
Think about this: where did you learn the partnership skills you use today? How about your conflict management or empathy skills? Most of us inherited these abilities, for better or worse, from our parents or primary caregivers when we were very young. Over time, we may have refined them—or we may have simply continued using the same "default" skills without much thought or improvement.
Now consider this: the skills you use in your partnerships today are likely the same ones you'll pass on to your children and grandchildren. Why not take this opportunity to refine and strengthen them? This course is like polishing heirloom silver before passing it down—giving future generations the tools they need to build healthier, happier relationships of their own.
Take the first step toward breaking unhealthy patterns and fostering a legacy of connection, understanding, and empathy.
Break Negative Cycles
Replace destructive communication patterns with healthy habits, reducing repetitive arguments and fostering understanding.
Repair Trust - Rebuild Foundations
Address unresolved issues and heal old wounds with step-by-step guidance on trust repair.
Master Emotional Regulation
Manage emotions during conflicts with tools like timeouts and re-engagement strategies to foster productive and respectful conversations.
Deepen Emotional Connection
Discover how to align expressions of love with your partner’s unique needs to create deeper understanding and intimacy.
A Brief Message From Shirley
If you ask most people what they value most in life, "relationships" almost always ranks in the top three. And yet, research consistently shows a disconnect: while relationships are deeply valued, most of us spend far less time, energy, and resources nurturing them than we believe we do.
This gap isn’t a failure of intention—it’s often a matter of priorities being overshadowed by daily demands or simply not knowing where to start. Strong relationships don’t happen by chance; they require effort, intention, and the right skills to flourish. By dedicating time to a course like this, you’re not just honoring your stated values—you’re aligning your actions with them.