Course Catalog / BMU 102
Hard Conversations at Home
Six lessons for preparing, starting, and repairing the conversations families tend to avoid.
What you will be able to do
- Name one unspoken issue in plain words without blame
- Use two grounding tools and a break plan before and during a tough talk
- Choose one realistic goal for the conversation and define a good enough outcome
- Write a four part opener without blame or absolutes
- Use reflective listening and respond to defensiveness without escalating
- Plan follow up, repair, and support after the talk
Syllabus
Before you start: take the pre-test (10 min, not graded) to see your starting point.
- Name What Was Never Said8 min
- Get Grounded First7 min
- Choose Your Goal7 min
- Words That Open Doors8 min
- Listening When It Is Hard8 min
- After the Talk8 min
- Course wrap up: your capstone5 min
After the wrap up: take the post-test (10 min). Pass at 80% to unlock your certificate, then answer an optional 2 minute survey.
Your safety comes first
These lessons are for everyday family tension, not situations involving abuse, threats, or violence. If you feel unsafe, do not start a hard conversation alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. In an emergency, call 911.
Based on the book
This course is inspired by Fixing What We Never Talked About by MM3. Want more tools and examples? See the book on Amazon.
Next course: BMU 202
Ready to go deeper? Healing Out Loud: Fixing What We Never Talked About is the full course on the book, part of BMU All Access. Its first lesson is a free preview.