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Heal shame & master conflicts

LEARNING PLAN

Heal shame & master conflicts

Shame and unresolved conflicts damage relationships, career growth, and mental health, yet most people never learn the skills to address them effectively. This learning plan combines research-backed approaches from psychology, negotiation science, and relationship studies to help anyone struggling with self-criticism, avoiding difficult conversations, or feeling stuck in recurring conflicts. Whether you're navigating workplace tensions, personal relationships, or your own inner critic, these skills are fundamental to living authentically and building meaningful connections.

ByCommunity User
2 h 36 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
Healing the Shame that Binds YouThe Gifts of ImperfectionDaring Greatly: Vulnerability as Your Superpower12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Heal shame & master conflicts with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Heal shame & master conflicts.

What You'll Learn

  • Transform shame into self-compassion through proven psychological practices that rebuild your relationship with yourself
  • Master the three-layer structure of difficult conversations to communicate with clarity and confidence in any challenging situation
  • Develop emotional intelligence and set healthy boundaries without guilt, preventing conflicts before they arise
  • Apply advanced negotiation frameworks from experts to turn conflicts into opportunities for deeper connection
  • Build practical skills for speaking up authentically while maintaining compassion for yourself and others

Discover the roots of shame, learn why vulnerability is strength not weakness, and develop the self-compassion practices that transform your relationship with yourself.

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Healing the Shame that Binds You

Uncover the roots of toxic shame, break free from its grip, and reclaim your authentic self and relationships.

9 m
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The Gifts of Imperfection

Embrace vulnerability and live wholeheartedly

8 m
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source 1Daring Greatly Summary and Key Lessonssource 3Embracing Vulnerability: A Comprehensive Summary of "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown
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Daring Greatly: Vulnerability as Your Superpower

Eli and Nia explore Brene Brown's revolutionary research on vulnerability, shame resilience, and wholehearted living. Discover how embracing imperfection becomes the pathway to courage, connection, and authentic joy.

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Learn the hidden three-layer structure of every challenging conversation and develop practical skills to speak up with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

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Difficult Conversations

Mastering tough talks with empathy and clarity

12 m
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source 1Difficult Conversations - 6 minute summary | by Alex Chen - MediumDifficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters MostDifficult Conversations | Summary, Quotes, FAQ, Audio - SoBrief
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: The Hidden Three-Layer Framework

Discover why every challenging conversation is actually three conversations at once, and learn Harvard-backed strategies to transform conflict into connection and understanding.

8 m
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The Next Conversation

Master difficult conversations: speak with control, confidence, and lasting connection.

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Build emotional awareness, set boundaries without guilt, and cultivate the relationship skills that prevent conflicts before they escalate.

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Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence guide

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Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Empowering guide to setting healthy boundaries for a peaceful life.

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source 1source 2source 3Building Self-Esteem: 7 Effective Tools & Activities
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Stop Self-Criticism, Build Genuine Self-Esteem

Discover the science behind your inner critic and learn practical strategies to transform self-attack into self-compassion. From taming your 'gremlin' to building the six pillars of authentic self-worth.

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Transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and connection using proven frameworks from expert negotiators and relationship researchers.

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The Anatomy of Peace

Transform conflicts by seeing others as people, not objects, and cultivating a heart at peace.

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Fight Right

Learn to harness conflict for stronger relationships with science-backed secrets from world-renowned relationship experts John and Julie Gottman.

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source 1source 2source 3Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Hardcover)
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Master Negotiation: 5 Best Books for Life

Discover game-changing negotiation strategies from Harvard, Wharton, and top experts. Learn to get more of what you want in every interaction - from salary talks to family discussions.

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