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COUPLES & COMMUNICATION

Conversations That Move Us Forward

Give difficult conversations a clear shape. Practice listening, I statements, direct requests, pauses with a return, and repair. Includes solo options.

  • 54 pages
  • Fillable + printable PDF
  • Personal educational use

$24 USD

Digital workbook

54-page PDF · Fillable + printable · Personal educational use

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WHO IT’S FOR

Adults who want to practice relationship communication on their own or with a willing partner when joint practice is safe.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK TOWARD

A repeatable plan for a focused conversation, a clear request, and a useful relationship check-in.

SEVEN CONNECTED SECTIONS

A closer look
at the work.

Learn the idea first. Then use examples, visual guides, and writing exercises to apply it to your own life.

Joint exercises are not appropriate when there is coercion, intimidation, violence, or fear of retaliation. Use individual support and safety planning instead.

  1. 01

    Build a safe container

    Choose one issue, a workable time, a purpose, and fair-fighting rules.

  2. 02

    Listen to understand

    Practice reflection, validation, curiosity, and taking turns.

  3. 03

    Name feelings and facts

    Separate observations from assumptions and use I statements clearly.

  4. 04

    Ask and negotiate

    Make direct requests, hear real answers, and form workable agreements.

  5. 05

    Pause without disappearing

    Notice cues, make a return plan, and restart a conversation.

  6. 06

    Repair with responsibility

    Name impact, own your part, and look for evidence of change.

  7. 07

    Make check-ins a habit

    Plan regular meetings, revisit concerns, and review progress.

FROM THE ACTUAL WORKBOOK

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A path toward useful conversations Start with safety and one manageable issue. Each section teaches a skill before practice. Use a solo option whenever joint participation is unavailable or unsuitable. Start here Purpose, safety, and the conversation loop 02 01 / Build a safe container One issue, timing, purpose, and fair fighting rules 06 02 / Listen to understand Reflection, validation, curiosity, and taking turns 12 03 / Name feelings and facts Observations, assumptions, I statements, and coping 18 04 / Ask directly and negotiate Clear requests, real answers, boundaries, and agreements 26 05 / Pause without disappearing Early cues, a return plan, restarting, and texting 33 06 / Repair and take responsibility Ownership, impact, repair offers, and evidence of change 39 07 / Make room for regular check-ins Meeting pages, recurring concerns, and progress review 46 Continue the work Practice sequence, support questions, and reminder card 51 References and use Sources, scope, permissions, and digital instructions 54 HOW TO TYPE: Download and open in a PDF application that supports forms. Click the light writing boxes, type, and save a personal copy. Printing works too. Navigation links return here.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Know what
you’re getting.

Practical learning at your own pace, with room to write, pause, and return.

What is included?

Each title is one 54-page digital PDF with teaching pages, labeled examples, visual explanations, and guided writing exercises. It includes fillable fields, a linked contents page, bookmarks, and space for printing and handwriting. No physical item is shipped.

Can I type in it or print it?

Yes. Download the PDF to your device and use a PDF reader that supports fillable forms, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. Save your own copy, enter a short test answer, then close and reopen it to check your answers save. You can also print the pages and write by hand. Some browser and phone previews may not support every form feature.

Do I need to be a therapy client?

No. These are standalone educational workbooks for adults. They do not include therapy, clinical messaging, an assessment, or group enrollment, and they do not create a therapist–client relationship.

How may I use the workbook?

For your own personal educational use. Do not redistribute, resell, upload, or publish the PDF. A purchase does not grant a professional-use or group-facilitation license. You may use your own copy alongside a group for your personal learning.

Is joint relationship practice always appropriate?

No. Exercises with a partner require willingness and safety. If there is coercion, intimidation, violence, or fear of retaliation, joint exercises are not appropriate. Seek individual support and safety planning instead.

How will I receive my workbook?

Your PDF will be emailed manually within two business days after successful payment. Business days are Monday–Friday, excluding U.S. federal holidays. Delivery is not instant. Use a correct email address at checkout and check your spam or junk folder.

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What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Cancellation requests received before the PDF is emailed qualify for a full refund. After it has been emailed, change-of-mind refunds and exchanges are not offered. Contact us about duplicate charges, missing delivery, or incorrect or defective files so we can correct the problem or provide an appropriate refund. Your rights under applicable law are not limited.

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Can I purchase today?

Yes. Choose a workbook and use its Buy digital workbook button to purchase through Square. Your PDF is emailed manually within two business days after successful payment; delivery is not instant.

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