What causes jealousy and what can I do about it?
Jealousy can be one of the most intense and destabilizing emotions in relationships, but it is often misunderstood. This course goes beyond surface-level advice and explores the deep-rooted psychological, physiological, and attachment-based causes of jealousy. By integrating neuroscience, attachment theory, and practical emotional regulation techniques, you’ll learn to transform jealousy from a destructive force into a powerful tool for self-awareness and relationship growth.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the Psychological and Physiological Roots of Jealousy.
- Apply Attachment Theory to Romantic Relationships.
- Develop Skills for Emotional Regulation and Fear Desensitization.
- Identify and Address Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns.
Course Content
- Mastering Jealousy: Take Control, Overcome Fear, and Build Stronger Relationship –> 6 lectures • 1hr 20min.
Requirements
Jealousy can be one of the most intense and destabilizing emotions in relationships, but it is often misunderstood. This course goes beyond surface-level advice and explores the deep-rooted psychological, physiological, and attachment-based causes of jealousy. By integrating neuroscience, attachment theory, and practical emotional regulation techniques, you’ll learn to transform jealousy from a destructive force into a powerful tool for self-awareness and relationship growth.
Who This Course Is For:
- Individuals struggling with jealousy in their relationships.
- Couples looking to build trust and emotional security.
- Therapists, coaches, and mental health professionals seeking a deeper understanding of jealousy and attachment.
- Those with attachment wounds or past trauma who want to break free from unhealthy patterns.
- Personal development enthusiasts interested in emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Psychological and Physiological Roots of Jealousy
- How jealousy functions as a fear response in the nervous system.
- The connection between jealousy, trauma, and early attachment wounds.
- The difference between jealousy and envy, and why it matters.
- Attachment Theory and Relationship Security
- Understanding the five pillars of attachment (felt safety, attunement, support while dysregulated, express delight, and autonomy).
- How insecure attachment creates jealousy and emotional dysregulation.
- Identifying and healing attachment wounds in yourself and your partner.
- Emotional Regulation and Fear Desensitization
- Techniques for calming the nervous system during jealousy triggers.
- Exposure therapy and other methods for fear desensitization.
- The role of play, curiosity, and inner child work in emotional healing.
- Recognizing and Shifting Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns
- Identifying red flags and unhealthy relationship dynamics.
- How to stop seeking external validation and reclaim personal agency.
- Understanding how trauma-bonded relationships reinforce jealousy and insecurity.
- Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Learning to communicate jealousy without blame or shame.
- Setting healthy boundaries while maintaining emotional connection.
- How to navigate emotionally charged conversations with a partner.
- Transforming Jealousy Into Growth
- Viewing jealousy as a tool for self-discovery rather than a destructive force.
- Moving from fear-based relationships to secure, fulfilling connections.
- Developing a long-term strategy for emotional resilience and relationship success.