Couples Communication 101
a video course with Shirley Johnson, LCSW
Tired of miscommunication and going in circles? This course gives you the skills to talk openly, solve problems together, and feel more connected than ever.
“Quality content, usable information, relatable. She presents it in a way that I can understand and want to try in real life. It’s realistic. I loved having examples so I could understand some of the topics she covered. She’s good. Like really good.”
- Tiffany
You wouldn’t buy a house without looking inside.
You wouldn’t start a relationship without getting to know the person.
So why commit to a course without seeing if it’s right for you?
Try it risk-free for 5 days—if it’s not what you’re looking for, get a full refund. No stress, no risk, just a better way to decide.
if you’re ready to
FEEL HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD
STRENGTHEN EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS
NAVIGATE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH CONFIDENCE
AMEND OLD CONFLICTS
EXPRESS YOUR NEEDS WITHOUT FEAR
and tired of
AVOIDING CONFLICTS
TALKING IN CIRCLES
BOTTLING UP EMOTIONS
FEELING DISCONNECTED FROM YOUR PARTNER
FIGHTING OVER SMALL THINGS
🎓 Meet Your Instructor 💡
Shirley Johnson, LCSW
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.
Monthly Livestream Q&A’s
Because having real access to the instructor is important for classes like this, I invite members to live Q&A’s with me every month. Where you can tune in, share your thoughts, and submit your questions with a chance to be answered by a professional couples therapist! (anonymously, of course)
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
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.
FAQ
-
This very question gets right to the heart of my philosophy of working with couples; ‘I’m doing individual work simultaneously’. The short answer is, everything in this course is meant to help you be the best partner you can be, no matter what your relationship status is. If your partner wants to watch the lessons as well, that’s great! If not, that’s okay too! The skills and ideas we talk about are still useful.
-
Having a shared language and common understanding of certain terms or ideas is always a great thing to have with your partner. The contents of this course are meant to compliment in-person counseling, and are also great tools to just do the routine maintenance that all relationships need.
-
We’re glad to say, no there isn’t! We wanted to make this as accessible as possible. You make one payment, one time, and have access to all content, present and future, for life!
-
Every month, we’ll send out a newsletter with a reminder of when the livestream will be occurring, and a link to submit questions. There is also a form within the course to submit questions at any time. They usually take place on Saturdays. A few days before the livestream, we’ll send another email with the link to access the livestream. Tune in to see if your question gets answered, and to hear other questions get answered live!
-
The course is mobile friendly. You have access to all of the same capabilities as the desktop version. There is no app for the course at this time.