How to Be the Person in the Room People are Listening To
You've been there.
Stuck in a conversation where no one is listening and everyone is just trying to get their own point across.
You don't want to keep arguing, but your efforts to calm the situation fall flat. You are sick and tired of spinning your wheels in conversations that aren't going anywhere. It's infuriating because there are a million other things you'd rather be doing with your time right now.
You want to come to some kind of compromise without lingering tension, anger or hurt feelings.
Communication experts share their secrets with clients behind closed doors every single day.
They provide coaching and guidance so that couples can learn how to have productive conversations. Both people walk away feeling smart, understood and connected.
The good news is that you're not as powerless as you think you are. Even if you're talking to someone who is being unreasonable, there are things you can do to turn the conversation around.
I am a Certified Couples Therapist who has been helping couples communicate better since 1992.
I created this course so that the skills and techniques I teach to private paying clients are now accessible and affordable for everyone. You can learn the same strategies that have worked for my clients for decades.
And the best part is you don't even need to leave your home!
I've put together this step by step communication course so that you can stop wasting time with bad communcation and have more fun.
I hope you find it useful :)
~Laura
Laura Silvertein, LCSW
Certified Couples Therapist
“I'm encouraged by this concise beginning. I know I'll need to go through it again, since there was so much good (and familiar, as well) information provided in so little time. I also experienced sadness, remembering how sad I was about my 62-year marriage by the time it ended. But it's never to late for me to learn again (and more, as well) right?”
Mavis Johnson
“Well presented, like the steps and examples used. Well spoken teacher.”
Nazreen
“Swift, straight ahead to the point, easily understandable in the focus subjects. It was a pleasure to enjoy the sessions as well as to benefit the expertise of Laura.”
Diogo Água
“This kind of course is so important! I always have thought of myself as a good communicator, but this course helps me see how I might be making things worse even when I think I'm helping. Thanks, Laura!”
Val
“Laura teaches communication skills with graphics that support her discussion. If everyone used these skills what a wonderful world it would be. I hope many people take the course and use the skills, particularly Empathy.”
Joanne
Conversations that don't go well lead to long drawn out dialogues, misunderstandings and distance. The 3 skills that you will master from this course are the result of The Gottman Institute's 40 years of scientific observation of 6,000 real people having real conversations. Learn the techniques relationship experts have been teaching with decades of success.
Learn how to avoid arguments (Without being passive aggressive)
How to handle criticism (without getting defensive)
How to empathize (Even when someone is being unreasonable)
Miscommunication is a Waste of Time, Good Thing it's Preventable!
FREE PREVIEWWhat a 3 minute conversation can teach us about what makes communication fail
How to avoid a misunderstanding or fight. Learn the step-by-step formula here!
Practice: Put your skills to work using John Gottman's Soft Startup Formula
Quiz: Test your knowledge on how to avoid a fight.
You Are Fabulous! (But People will Criticize You Anyway)
How to Respond to Criticism without Becoming Defensive. Learn what to do instead
But You Don't Have to Fall on the Sword Either!
Practice: How Would You Respond to these Provocative Statements?
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on How to Respond to Criticism without Becoming Defensive
It's Hard to Talk to Someone Who is Upset
How to Empathize (Without Making things Worse)
Practicing Empathy
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on How to Empathize
Communication Ground Rules Webinar
Communication Ground Rules Slides
Keep Learning (More communication resources)
Acknowledgements and Resources
Just email us within 30 days of your purchase and you'll get 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their communication. The instructor is a couples therapy expert, but you do not need to be in a relationship to benefit from this course. It can be applied to work, family or community.
Yes. John Gottman can predict divorce with over 90% accuracy. He has devoted his career and built an entire scientific theory based on the observations in his lab. The intructor of this course is certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. She uses these strategies successfully with her couples hour after hour, day after day for almost 3 decades.
Purchasing this course provides constant access for as long as the internet exists as we know it and this hosting platform continues to function successfully. You will receive your money back within a year of purchase if there are any unforseen technical difficulties arise.
By Laura Silverstein, LCSW
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