Connection School

A 12-Week Journey to Break Isolation, Rebuild Trust, and Create Authentic Bonds That Last

Online School Course Outline: "Cultivating Authentic Human Connections for Healing and Growth"
Course Duration: 12 Weeks (Once a Week)
Target Audience: Beginners seeking to deepen their understanding of how human connection fosters healing and trust.

Week 1: The Roots of Connection – Family Systems & Belonging

Objective: Explore how early family dynamics shape your capacity for connection.
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Week 2: Trust as the Gateway to Connection

Objective: Identify barriers to trust and their roots in disconnection.
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Week 3: Emotional Presence – The Heart of Connection

Objective: Cultivate empathy and mindful listening to deepen bonds.
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Week 4: Vulnerability as the Bridge to Authenticity

Objective: Embrace vulnerability to foster genuine connection.
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Week 5: Healing the Disconnected Self

Objective: Uncover how past wounds block present connection.
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Week 6: Breaking Isolation – Building “We” Spaces

Objective: Create rituals that foster collective belonging.
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Week 7: Deepening Intimacy Through Shared Humanity

Objective: Move beyond surface interactions to soulful connection.
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Week 8: Forgiveness as Liberation for Connection

Objective: Release resentment to open space for new bonds.
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Week 9: Mindful Communication – Words That Weave Bonds

Objective: Use language to nurture safety and understanding.
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Week 10: Secure Connection – Consistency & Co-Regulation

Objective: Learn to build and sustain emotionally safe connections.
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Week 11: Connection in Community – Beyond the Self

Objective: Expand connection to include collective healing.
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Week 12: Embodying Connection – Legacy of Belonging

Objective: Celebrate growth and commit to lifelong connection practices.
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Bonus Resources:

• Reading List: Braving the Wilderness (Brené Brown), The Art of Communicating (Thich Nhat Hanh).

• Connection Circles: Monthly virtual meetups for shared storytelling and support.

• Guided Practices: Audio meditations on empathy, forgiveness, and presence.

This revised course centers human connection as the foundation for healing, offering tangible tools to dissolve isolation and cultivate belonging. By Week 12, students will feel empowered to create and sustain connections that nourish their lives and communities. 🌱💬