The Arts and Science of Relationships
Understanding Human Needs

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Taught by
A. Ka Tat Tsang
Founder of the SSLD System; Professor and Factor-Inwentash Chair in Social Work in the Global Community
and 9 more instructors

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r/ADHD_partners • comment
2 points • bonobobonfire

>From my perspective, I start out most interactions with a reserve of patience and joy that slowly gets drained away by interruptions, distractions, endless waiting time, and often just flat out being ignored. By the end of the interaction, I am mad/frustrated/sad/feeling abandoned and lash out with tears or frustrated words.

Gosh, I (39F) feel you. I can feel frustrated, even angry, by my partner's (51M, DX, medicated) interruptions when I'm trying to get something done, and the lack of balance when he dominates conversations can be isolating and feel unfair. I understand that his behaviour is influenced by ADHD, and he's open about it, but he thinks that I should immediately bring up issues, whereas I often need to think things through before discussing them. I, too, often feel drained and emotional after interactions, which does carry over to the bedroom.

>But I can't just wait endlessly through his distractions

This one's huge for me too. I've found that I need to spend hours alone every day, without being distracted by his distractedness, just to take care of my own needs. This is really challenging long-term because I'd prefer to be able to share the day with him, but I'm not comfortable letting the whole day go by with nothing to show for it.

For what it's worth, working on setting personal boundaries has helped me, but it's taken me years of practice and it's still hard. I've been enjoying this Coursera offering and am working on identifying my needs.

Sending you virtual hugs & hope things get better for you!

r/autism • comment
1 points • alchime

I''ve come to terms with the fact that the majority of people in our lives aren't meant to be permanent structures. It's very easy to get attached to the feeling and idea of connection. But you must be aware of what your needs are in any sort of friendship or relationship. Many times I felt devastated when, for whatever reason, a friend leaves my life. For me personally, I've always sought out others to validate me. In doing this, I wasted a lot of time trying to be like other people, when in reality, I am not particularly fond of most individuals.

The point is, identify what your needs are in so you have a better understanding of what exactly it is your seeking. If you have the time, there's a course you can audit for free on coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-needs

I haven't even finished it yet but its very insightful.

r/financialindependence • comment
1 points • mmoyborgen

I'm taking a communication class at my local college, but there are a ton of resources through blogs, youtube, coursera, etc.

A lot of them are focused more for corporate leadership, emotion intelligence, etc. but lots of good resources - https://www.coursera.org/lecture/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership/interpersonal-relationships-DTbGB

https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-communication-skills

https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-psychology

https://www.coursera.org/specializations/conflict-management

https://www.coursera.org/learn/human-needs

https://www.coursera.org/lecture/communicationtheory-academia-practice/defining-interpersonal-communication-4v06W

Good luck hope they help.