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Meet Your Instructor
Episode overview
01, 2022
Psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel introduces herself and her work. She outlines how, through the class, members will learn to develop relational intelligence and improve their personal and professional relationships.
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Developing Self-Awareness
Episode overview
01, 2022
Self-awareness is the foundation of relational intelligence. In this lesson, Esther asks members five questions that reveal how their histories shape their relationships.
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Developing Empathy
Episode overview
01, 2022
Esther defines empathy and uses a clip from her podcast “How’s Work?” to show how a lack of empathy, as well as three common traps, can make understanding others difficult.
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Establishing Boundaries
Episode overview
01, 2022
Boundaries define our relationships. Esther describes the different types of boundaries and how to identify and negotiate them in both your personal and professional lives.
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Understanding Power Dynamics
Episode overview
01, 2022
Power dynamics are intrinsic to all relationships. In this lesson, Esther reframes “power” and gives members the tools to identify its various forms.
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Identifying Roles in Relationships
Episode overview
01, 2022
Esther reveals how roles inform our relationship dynamics and how to identify the roles we play in our lives, whether wittingly or unwittingly.
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How to Have Difficult Conversations
Episode overview
01, 2022
Difficult conversations will always be difficult, but there are tools that can help you navigate them more effectively. Esther outlines some common difficult conversations and describes what makes them so challenging.
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Understanding and Resolving Conflict
Episode overview
01, 2022
Learn conflict management by discovering the three most common conflict dynamics. Esther reframes the idea of conflict, showing you how to better understand and defuse conflictual situations.
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Effective Listening for Better Communication
Episode overview
01, 2022
Active listening is the root of effective communication. In this lesson, Esther teaches how to use the script of reflective listening to communicate better and explains the difference between dialogue and debate.
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Avoiding Miscommunication
Episode overview
01, 2022
Miscommunication happens. Esther teaches how to use your communication skills to pave the way forward and how to avoid miscommunication in the future.
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Building Trust
Episode overview
01, 2022
Building trust involves taking risks. In this lesson, Esther encourages members to take micro-risks as a way to cultivate trust and discusses the realities of betrayal.
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Cultivating Intimacy
Episode overview
01, 2022
Erotic energy is not just for the bedroom. In this lesson, Esther reframes eroticism so it applies to all relationships and shows how curiosity can deepen intimacy in all areas of your life.

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