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The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

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Course Summary

This course explores the concept of human needs and how they impact our behavior, emotions, and decision-making. It also covers how to apply this knowledge in various fields such as psychology, marketing, and public policy.

Key Learning Points

Understand the different types of human needs and how they influence behavior
Learn how to apply the concept of human needs in various fields
Explore the intersection between human needs and emotions, decision-making, and culture

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Learning Outcomes

Understand the concept of human needs and its impact on behavior
Apply the knowledge of human needs in various fields
Analyze the intersection between human needs and emotions, decision-making, and culture

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of psychology
Interest in understanding human behavior

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Professor at Princeton University
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Description

This course provides an introduction to:

1. Basic concepts of The Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD), their relevance for every day relationships and provide advanced concepts for participants who work in fields of social work and health care . 2. Basic practice principles and methods of SSLD, illustrated by relationship management case studies. 3. The SSLD framework for relationship management assessment; N3C (needs, circumstances, characteristics, capacity) and problem translation. 4. Core competencies in the relationship management application of the SSLD system: Observation learning, simulation, real life implementation, review and monitoring.

Outline

Module 1 - Relationships in Our Lives
Introducing Your Course Instructor!
What is this course about?
Relationships Overview
1.1 Why do people get involved in relationships?
1.2 Intrinsic & Extrinsic Needs
1.3 Relationships & Self
1.4 Relationship & Wellness
What is SSLD?
1.5 Introducing N3C
1.6 Individualized N3C
1.7 N3C: Circumstances
1.8 N3C: Characteristics
1.9 N3C: Capacity
Relationship & N3C
Problem Translation
1.10 Differences & Biodiversity
1.11 Similarities & Differences
1.12 Capacity to deal with differences
1.13 Managing Differences
1.14 Managing Differences: Examples
Conclusion
Our Dedicated Team
Course Readings and Resources
Recommended Reading for Module 1
Needs and Wants
Examples of Problem Translation
Module 1 Lecture Note
Additional Resources for Module 1
Optional: Demographic Survey
Optional: Pre-course quiz regarding learning expectation
Why do YOU have relationships?
N3C Case Analysis Practice
The Controlling Partner: Underlying Needs
Your attitude towards differences
Differences in Relationships
Managing Differences

Module 2 - Getting Started
Overview of Module 2
2.1 Social Scripts
2.2 Social Scripts and Traps
2.3 Social Scripts and Traps: Consumerism
2.4 Social Scripts: Attachment Theory
2.5 SSLD on changing relationship pattern
2.6 Natural Imagination
2.7 Game Plan & Human Nature
2.8 "The One" Myth
2.9 How much is up to us?
2.10 Mind Reading Fantasy
2.11 Spontaneity
2.12 Game Plan
How to Create a Game Plan for your relationship?
Online Dating
2.13 Initial Contact 1: First Impression
2.14 Initial Contact 2: Body Language
2.15 Initial Contact 3: Positive Reframing
2.16 Initial Contact 4: Summary
Conclusion
Introduction to Social Scripts
Recommended Reading on Attachment Theory
Recommended Reading on Initial Contact
Module 2 Lecture Notes
Additional Resources for Module 2
Your Social Scripts and Relationships
Strategies on Changing Relationship Pattern
Form of Relationships
Create a game plan for your first (or next) date!
How important are they?
Impression management

Module 3 - Communication
Overview of Module 3
3.1 The 4 Content Areas
3.2 Four Content Areas - How are they useful?
3.3 Reception Overview
3.4 Reception - Ideas 1: Attitudes
3.5 Reception - Ideas 2: Position
3.6 Reception - Ideas 3: Opinions
3.7 Reception - Emotional Content
3.8 Reception - Importance of Understanding Someone's Needs
3.9 Reception - Needs
3.10 Attributions 1: Introduction
3.11 Attributions 2: Multiple Contingencies Thinking
3.12 Attributions 3: Needs
3.13 Signifying Acts
3.14 Signifying Acts and Culture
3.15 Cultural Literacy Approach
Reception to Expression
3.16 Expression: Facts
3.17 Expression - Ideas 1: Matching N3C
3.18 Expression - Ideas 2: Technical Tips
3.19 Expression - Ideas 3: Staying Attuned
3.20 Expression - Emotions 1: Experience, Expression and Feedback
3.21 Expression - Emotions 2: Regulations
3.22 Expression - Emotions 3: Emotional Work
3.23 Expression - Needs
Conclusion
Emotional work vs. Emotional Regulation
Recommended Reading for Module 3
Module 3 Lecture Notes
Additional Resources for Module 3
Identifying the 4 content areas
Differentiating Needs & Wants
What are their emotions?
Needs Assessment through Conversations
Listening to Needs
Understanding Attributions & Signifying Acts
Expressing Facts or Ideas
Expressing Emotions
Expressing Needs

Module 4 - Building Relationships that Work for You
Overview of Module 4
4.1 Social Exchange Theory and Beyond
4.2 Value Reconsidered
4.3 The 6 Domains of Our Lifeworld
4.4 The Issue of Power
4.5 Power, Balance and Giving
4.6 Compatibility: Needs
4.7 Compatibility: Circumstances
4.8 Compatibility: Characteristics & Capacity
4.9 Compatibility, Differences and Changes
4.10 Intimacy
4.11 Idea of Intimacy 1
4.12 Idea of Intimacy 2
4.13 Fear of Intimacy
4.14 Fear of Commitment
4.15 Building Intimacy
4.16 The Role of Physical Intimacy
4.17 Intimacy and Sharing of Personal Difficulties
4.18 Physical Intimacy and Presence
4.19 SSLD Strategies for Building & Maintaining Relationships
4.20 To Grow or Not to Grow?
4.21 Growth and Intimacy
4.22 Stability or Excitement?
4.23 Happenings or Rituals?
4.24 Achieving Win-Win Arrangements
Conclusion
Recommended Reading for Module 4
Relationship Building Tools
Module 4 Lecture Notes
Additional Resources for Module 4
Examining the Social Exchange Perspective
What are the 6 domains of our lifeworld?
Driving factors of Power in a Relationship
Assessing Compatibility
Exploring Your Own Idea of Intimacy
Enhancing presence online
Creating Your Own Happenings and Rituals
Valuable Lessons Learned

Module 5 - Challenges, Endings, and Transformation
Overview of Module 5
5.1 Culture, History, and Technology
5.2 Six Domains of Transformation - Environment
5.3 Six Domains of Transformation - Cognition
5.4 Six Domains of Transformation - Emotion & Motivation
5.5 Six Domains of Transformation - Body & Behaviour
5.6 Mutual Needs
5.7 Separation-Individuation 1
5.8 Separation-Individuation 2
5.9 How can we deal with each other's unmet needs?
5.10 Aging: Part 1
5.11 Aging: Part 2
5.12 Transformation & Termination
5.13 Coping with transformation and termination
5.14 Coping with emotional challenges
5.15 Coping with major life transitions
5.16 Self-Preservation
5.17 Difficult Transition
5.18 Lifeworld Design
Conclusion
The Breakup Journey
Recommended Reading for Module 5
Module 5 Lecture Notes
Additional Resources for Module 5
Relationships that Need to be Transformed
Cultural Rules
Where do you experience it in your body?
Transformed Relationships
Managing Transformation
Relationships and Aging
Optional Quiz: Love Beyond Death
Experience of Termination
Get Over Self-Blame and Guilt
Managing the Emotional Challenges of Transformation/Termination
Major Transitions in Life
Your Transformed Relationship

Module 6 - Relationships & Self
Overview of Module 6
6.1 What is Love
6.2 Six Domains of Love
6.3 Concluding on What is Love
6.4 Sexuality
6.5 Needs Addressed by Sex
6.6 Psychological Needs
6.7 Social Needs
6.8 Spirituality
6.9 Sex and Quality of Relationship
6.10 Diversity in Sexual Expression
6.11 Erotic Justice
6.12 Instrumental Relationships
6.13 Relationship Problems - Communication
6.14 A Case on Relationship Problem
6.15 Dealing with Relationship Problems
6.16 Affairs: Part 1
6.17 Affairs: Part 2 - Affairs and Beyond
6.18 Dysfunctional Relationships
6.19 The Challenges of Transformation and Change
6.20 It all comes back to the self: The SSLD ideal
Concluding the Course
Engaging Non-Normative Sexualities & Desires
Module 6 Lecture Notes
Additional Resources for Module 6
Your Own Idea of Love
Activity, Interaction, and Relationship
Communicating the Meaning of Sex
Deviant Sexual Practice and Culture
Social Disadvantage and Sexual Life-Chances
Dysfunctional Relationship
Review
Have You Changed?
Course Evaluation

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the intricacies of human needs through this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and the way it has helped them understand human nature better.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course content is engaging and informative

Pros from User Reviews

The course provides an in-depth understanding of human needs
The instructor is knowledgeable and presents the content well
The course is well-structured and easy to follow
The course provides practical applications of the theories learned
The course is a great resource for anyone interested in psychology or human behavior

Cons from User Reviews

Some students found the course to be too basic or introductory
The course may not be suitable for advanced learners or professionals in the field
The course does not provide a certificate or credential upon completion
Some students found the course to be too theoretical and lacking in real-world examples
The course may be too time-consuming for some students

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