Deeper Connecting
Couples Course
A 14-Week Roadmap to the Relationship You Desire 💜
Who is This Couples Course For?
♡ Couples at any stage of their relationship seeking a deeper emotional connection.
♡ Partners interested in improving communication and understanding.
♡ Those looking to rejuvenate their relationship and rediscover each other.
Course content
Week 1 - Introduction to Deeper Connecting Course
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- Welcome to the Couples Course! (4:56)
- Laying the Groundwork: Preparing for Deeper Connection
- Understanding the Importance of Couples Meetings
- What Is the Purpose and What Should You Discuss?
- What Happens When Couples Don’t Prioritize Regular Meetings?
- Building the Practice Through This Course
- How This Course Is Set Up
- Required Items for this Course
- Setting a Plan for Your Weekly Gatherings
- Approach for this Course
- Goals for Week 1
- Section summary
- Week 1 Chapter Feedback
Week 2 - Why Are You Here
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Week 3 - First Things First: Cover the Basics
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Week 4 - Managing Conflict
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- Managing Conflict: Key Tools for Healthy Communication and Resolution (6:42)
- Navigating Conflict: Understanding Intention vs. Impact in Relationships
- The Power of Understanding: Strengthening Conflict Resolution
- The Importance of Validation vs. Invalidation in Romantic Relationships
- Validating: The Affirmation of Emotions
- Invalidating: The Denial of Emotions
- A Path to Reducing Conflict in Relationships
- 13 Rules for Fighting Fair in Relationships
- Recognizing and Managing Triggers
- Journal Prompts
- Week 4 Summary
- Week 4 Chapter Feedback
Week 5 - Love Languages
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- The Dance of Love Languages in Relationships (20:31)
- Discovering Your Partner's Love Language
- Acts of Service: Love in Action
- Physical Touch: The Unspoken Symphony
- Quality Time: The Dance of Connection
- Words of Affirmation: Speaking From The Heart
- Gift Giving: Expressions Wrapped in Love
- Action Item: Take Love Language Test
- Week 5 Summary
- Week 5 Chapter Feedback
Week 6 - Apologies
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- 5 Apology Languages: The Art of Making Amends (10:04)
- What are the 5 apology languages and what do they mean?
- Why is it important to know your partner's apology language?
- Unpacking What Doesn't Qualify as an Apology
- What if You Don't Know Their Apology Language?
- Question & Reflection Prompts
- Week 6 Summary
- Week 6 Chapter Feedback
Week 7 - Connection
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- Introduction to Week 7 - Connection & Rituals (10:19)
- The Journey of Emotional Intimacy: Ebbs and Flows
- Shared Moments, Stronger Bonds: The Art of Relationship Rituals
- Intentional Togetherness: Building Rituals for Lasting Love
- Ritual Prompts
- Questions & Reflection Prompts
- Week 7 Summary
- Week 7 Chapter Feedback
Week 8 - Understanding Bids for Connection
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Week 9 - Dates & Bonding Time
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- The Compass and the Map: Navigating Dates and Bonding (8:07)
- The Importance of Bonding Time
- Setting the Stage for Connection
- Indoor Activities
- Outdoor Activities
- Shake It Up: Date Night Edition
- Romance by Rotation: The Alternating Date Night
- Journal Prompt: Date Options
- Week 9 Summary
- Week 9 Chapter Feedback
Week 10 - Feedback
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- Feedback: The Foundation for Growth in Your Relationship (14:00)
- Feedback As A Tool For Change
- Speaking with Care: Guidelines for Giving Feedback
- Listening to Understand: Guidelines for Receiving Feedback
- The Pitfalls of Being Defensive
- Clarifying and Reflecting
- Journal Prompts
- Week 10 Summary
- Week 10 Chapter Feedback
Week 11 - The Finance Piece
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Week 12 - Planning Your Future Life Together
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Week 13 - Sex: Part 1 - An Intimate Exploration
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Week 14 - Sex: Part 2 - Embracing Connection, Pleasure, and Understanding Desire Together
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Weekly Check-in: Ritual for prioritizing the relationship
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Course Materials
Included in this course:
- Interactive workbooks and guided exercises
- Access to exclusive video content created by couples therapist
- Weekly reflection and question prompts
Developed by Couples Therapist
Meet Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Co-Founder of Deeper Connecting & Heal Your Roots Wellness, and author of this course and workbook.