All levels8 modules~5 hoursSelf-paced

Couples Communication Essentials

Stop having the same fight. Start building the relationship you both want.

Gottman-informed communication skills for couples: active listening, softened startup, and repair strategies that work in real-life arguments.

Who this is for

✓Couples who keep having the same arguments without resolution
✓Partners who feel emotionally disconnected or unheard
✓Couples preparing for a major life transition together
✓Anyone who wants to strengthen their relationship before problems escalate

What you'll learn

→Recognize the four communication patterns that silently damage relationships
→Listen in a way that makes your partner feel genuinely understood
→Raise difficult topics without triggering defensiveness or shutdown
→Manage emotional flooding so conversations don't spiral
→Repair effectively after conflict — and come back closer

Course outline

01Why we fight: the anatomy of a conflict

02The four traps: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling

03Active listening in practice — not just theory

04Softened startup: raising hard topics safely

05Managing emotional flooding

06Repair attempts: how to come back from a fight

07Turning toward each other every day

08Your shared communication agreement

Enrollment coming soon

This course is in development. Register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as enrollment opens.

✓8 self-paced modules

✓~5 hours total

✓Lifetime access after enrollment

✓Certificate of completion

✓3 CEUs — approved for NBCC and AAMFT license renewal

No commitment. We'll email you when enrollment opens.

About this course

Designed by Dr. Paula Gable

Every Mindful Flourishing course is built from the same evidence-based frameworks Dr. Paula uses in her 1:1 coaching practice — grounded in 30+ years of experience, not generic wellness content.