The Art and Science of Human Relationship Introduction This course provides an introduction to : ? Basic concepts of the strategies and skills learning and development system (SSLD), their relevance for everyday relationship and provide advanced concepts for participants who work in fields of social work and health care

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The Art and Science of Human Relationship Introduction This course provides an introduction to : ? Basic concepts of the strategies and skills learning and development system (SSLD), their relevance for everyday relationship and provide advanced concepts for participants who work in fields of social work and health care . ? Basic practice principles and methods of SSLD, illustrated by relationship management case studies . ? The SSLD framework for relationship management assessment ; N3C (needs, circumstances, characteristics, capacity) and problem translation. Core competencies in the relationship management application of the SSLD system: observation learning simulation, real life implementation, review and monitoring. Module 1 This module covers about the human being get involved in relationship in order to address or satisfy some of the needs , which includes : ? Physical : can be survival, material and Physical resources (for example food, cover, shelter, comfort etc.) ? Psychological: Interpersonal necessities (for example Security, connection, alliance; closeness, and so on) ? Social: (for example Associations with others, status, personality, and so on) ? Existential/Spiritual: Personal/being needs; Needs that relate to the entirety individual or being (Happiness, spiritual, meaning, etc.) The upkeep of a fruitful relationship regularly relies upon the capacity to distinguish your own requirements. There will forever be contrasts seeing someone. Having the option to manage (and even embrace) contrasts is the way in to the achievement of any relationship.Key factor in relationships is the balance between similarities and differences. It likewise discusses Basic ideas of The Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD structure) accentuates the idea of N3C (Needs, conditions, qualities, limit) that can be useful in understanding and further developing connections. Individuals become better ready to explain sensible objectives that address what they truly need, considering the truth of their conditions. The objectives will likewise be viable with their qualities, and will permit them to amplify their ability and potential. In SSLD, these objectives are accomplished through efficient learning and advancement of applicable and successful procedures and abilities. Module 2 Module 2 talks that human beings, like performers in a play, follow socially imposed rules called “scripts”. The way we conduct ourselves and live our lives will be governed by these scripts. - These scripts are frequently unsaid and unwritten. - The majority of people in a particular community are aware of these scripts and follow them knowingly or unknowingly. - We don't all choose to follow the same scripts, but some are more effective than others, more powerful and more freely available In Western societies, for instance, a dominating script frequently spans the entire text, displaying interest, dating, getting to know each other, proposing, and so on. e.g., getting married The way we negotiate will be governed by scripts as well. relationships. Different social scripts exist in each society. Most of there are "traps" in many of these popular scripts that are unrealistic, idealistic, or otherwise harmful to the relationship. This module also talks about attachment theory that tells how early childhood experiences (such as one's bond with a primary caregiver) will have a lasting impact on a person's adult perspective of the world and future relationships. According to this theory, persons who have had problematic attachment styles in the past are more prone to repeat similar patterns with their partners as a result of internalized thoughts and sentiments about themselves and their relationships. Module 3 Module 3 talks about reception, expression, communication. Reception is basically how we receive and understand messages from the other party. A simple statement actually consists of four main content area: Facts, attitudes, emotions, and needs. (1) Facts: The information offered by the speaker on a particular topic. Even the factual messages aren't entirely neutral. They might have a great deal of societal relevance or ramifications. These are most likely representative of the speaker's priorities. (2) Attitudes: What the party considers to be right or incorrect (for example, "I don't believe blaming is a good thing"), or its position on a particular issue (for example, "minimum wage is terrible for the economy"). Taken into account when understanding a situation or communicating with others. (3) Emotions: What the expresser is thinking (for example, "what you did made me unhappy"). The emotional state of a person might influence how they view an event or subject. Even emotional content and how it is expressed can be heavily influenced by culture (for example, gender standards, religious views on sexual expression, and so on). (4) Needs: Communication arises from an unfulfilled need, and there is something we want to achieve or achieve through this communication (e.g., a need to be respected or understood, or a desire for mastery and control). Module 4 Module 4 talks about six domains of life, social exchange theory, p Six Domains of Human Life These areas help to provide a more comprehensive picture of the human experience within a relationship. The main domains that influence our decision-making are: 1. Environment – physical, where you are at a given time 2. Body – physical, characteristics and features of ourselves and others 3. Motivation – needs, wants, drive, goals, incentives for what we are doing 4. Cognition – thoughts, ideas, planning, worldview, belief system, values 5. Emotion – feelings and emotional patterns, reactions, regulation abilities 6. Behaviour – how we actually say something, what we do, or how we react in a given situation Social exchange theory contends that humans are rational beings who always conduct a cost-benefit analysis within a given relationship. This theory holds that we consider how much we put into the relationship in comparison to our partner ("equity"). We also consider how much we gain from the relationship ("self-interest). We only stay in a relationship if we believe it is fair or if the benefits outweigh the costs. where prospect theory which is social economic theory says that even in business and economics, people do not act in a rational” way to maximize their earnings. Module 5 Module 5 talks about transformation and also tells how relationship transformation can be culturally and historically dependent for example obtaining a marriage license or divorce may be made more challenging for certain people (e.g. based on their gender, sexual orientation) depending on the cu Six Domains of Transformation Below is a quick overview of the six domains of transformation. These realms are all interconnected and can have a significant impact on one another (1) Environment: Physical location ,area or setting (e.g. house, city) Social scripts help to govern our environment based on our relationship status E.g. after breaking up, you no longer need to go to your ex-partner’s parents’ home for the holidays and you may choose to move out of your shared apartment. (2) Cognition: Our thoughts and beliefs can also influence a relationship transformation E.g. “she wasn’t right for me”; “I can’t live without him” (3) Motivation, Needs and (4) Emotion: “Will this transition or change better meet my needs?” E.g. of needs: security, identity, sense of worth Strongly connected to emotions (5) Body and (6) Behavior: Our bodies will physically reflect the transformation that has taken place through our voluntary and involuntary behaviors and feelings E.g. some people may make changes to their body such as tattoos or weight loss/gain Module 6 Module 6 talks about love, six domains of love and sexuality and also tells us that how sex helps to fulfil various needs 6 Domains of Love: 1. Cognition o Knowing and understanding a person 2. Emotion Particular emotional investment toward someone 3. Motivation What needs drive this love? (security, intimacy, sharing, affiliation, validation, etc.) 4. Body How our bodies receive and express affection (e.g. a baby being soothed by mother holding and comforting him; partners engaging in sexual intercourse) 5. Environment Physical environment (e.g. level of food/resources can impact how we negotiate a loving relationship) Cultural, social, and/or the political reality impacts how we experience love 6. Behaviour How we actually show our love and affection to others Needs addressed by Sex: (1) Biological E.g. Drives for physical pleasure, stimulation, security (2) Psychological E.g. intimacy, domination, expression of power, aggression, gratitude/appreciation, security, self-esteem, self-worth (3) Interpersonal/Social o How we feel about or understand ourselves and others within the context of a sexual act/interaction/relationship o E.g. self-esteem/social-approval, domination, intimacy, (4) Spiritual/Existential o Sexual acts can have a profound or transcendent element to them that transports the parties to a “higher level” of experience outside of their usual realm of being. o E.g. Tantric Sex, associated most commonly with the Eastern religions, was practiced by some couples in order to experience a sense of liberation from earthly reality and reach a more spiritual plane. Learning outcomes: This course was really interesting by the title alone , so I decided to enroll, and my expectations were more than met. Because the lecturer provided thorough examples throughout the series, I was able to see the value of the SSLD framework and the N3C analysis in my life. It most benefited me because it gives me a way to categorize and approach myself prior to relationship, but also relationship is beginning in progressing I really enjoyed that the lecture also touches of several dimensions of a relationship like its termination & transformation, and also sensitive topics such as sex. Conclusion: This course helped me to work on improving my relationships with those closest to me by explaining that everyone has their own N3C's and that, in order to build and/or maintain good relationships, it is important to understand each other's N3C's and, where possible, support each other in meeting his/her needs. Through this course, I develop a new skills and knowledge about art of relationships the SSLD strategies ,the N 3C ( understand our and other needs is key) the social scripts and patterns, the importance of communication that avoids a lot of mis understandings. I also learned to be prepared to deal with transformation and termination and finally the importance of the self but the negative side of this course is it focuses much on western perspective and there are too short videos which break flow. Questions are also excessively frequent and students are asked to input text constantly even after learning very small amounts of material. This becomes tedious after a while. The contents covered are also very straightforward and I felt like the concept of 'needs' was incessantly repeated unnecessarily. Practical applications of this course: This course helped me how to apply the Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD) in a practical manner. It helps me improving my relation with the persons nearest to me by explaining that everybody has it's own N3C's and that, for building and/or keeping good relations, it is important to understand each others N3C's and, where possible, support each other with fulfilling his/her Needs. I actually have two friends who have recently terminated their relationship, one party appears to be less affected than the other. The N3C model would be especially helpful to the more effected friend to dissect his feelings/emotions and new state of affairs post-relationship. Limitations and Ethical considerations: Limitations of this course are : (1) This course emphasizes on western culture and ignore other cultures (2) The SSLD framework is not much recognized and used by clinical psychologists. (3) This course doesn’t talk much about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Ethics are an important part of psychological research because researchers must ensure that their practice is morally correct; unethical behavior may result in a ban from practicing as a psychologist in the future. When conducting research, researchers should be aware of a number of critical issues concerning the selection and subsequent treatment of their participants. The British Psychological Society publishes ethical guidelines for research in the United Kingdom, and the American Psychological Association publishes them in the United States. The goal of these codes of conduct is to protect research participants, psychology's reputation, and psychologists themselves. There are four ethical principles which are the main domains of responsibility for consideration by researchers within the code; respect, competence, responsibility and integrity. Researchers in psychological research should consider the following when they plan and run research: Consent: Have they given their consent? Has informed consent been given by the participant's parents or caregivers if they are under the age of 16? Deception: Have the participants been deceived in any way? If so, could this have been avoided Debriefing: Have the participants received a debriefing? Have they been given a chance to ask questions? Withdrawal from the investigation: Have the participants been informed of their right to withdraw from the research at any point, including the right to withdraw their data at a later date? Anonymity and Confidentiality: Participants have the right to remain anonymous in research publications, and confidentiality should be maintained except in exceptional circumstances where the participant or someone associated with the research or participant may be harmed. Protection of participants: Researcher must protect participants from both physical and psychological harm. References: Tsang, K. T. (n.d.). The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs. Coursera. https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-needs.