This course is designed to equip adult parents with the tools and insights rooted in Object Relations Theory to foster healthy emotional development in their children.

Welcome! 

This course is for busy parents who want to establish and stay connected with their children through a powerful Object Relations Approach to Parenting. 

Module 1: 

Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Object Relations Approach: Understanding the Role of Objects in Today’s Society 

Lesson 1.2 The Impact of Busy Lifestyles on Parenting and the Need for Effective Object Relations 

Lesson 1.3 Exploring the Consequences of Quick Fixes and Medication vs. Solutions through Human Relationships 

Lesson 1.4 Recognizing the Importance of Becoming an Effective Object for Children

Module 2: 

Lesson 2.1 Defining Object Relations Approach and its relevance in personal and professional contexts 

Lesson 2.2 The Benefits of Applying Object Relations Approach in Homes and Workplaces 

Lesson 2.3 Highlighting the Potential for Improved Relationships, Emotional Well-being, and Personal Growth of Our Children 

Lesson 2.4: Analyzing Real-Life Examples of Object Relations through Coach Hiddink's Role for the Korean Soccer Team in the 2002 World Cup.

Module 3: 

Lesson 3.1. Exploring Conventional Leadership and Parenting Styles 

Lesson 3.2. Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Style and Their Impact on Individuals' Emotional Development Lesson 3.3: Self-Assessment of Our Parenting Styles Using Roland Kim's Parent Experience Questionnaire (PEQ)

Module 4: 

Lesson 4.1 Introduction to Object Relations Theory, its origins, and key contributors such as Klein, Fairbairn, and Mahler. Lesson 4.2. Examining the Fundamental Concepts of Mahler’s Object Relations Theory 

Lesson 4.3: 20 Types of Projective Identification and Corresponding Case Scenarios 

Lesson 4.4: Application of Object Relations Principles in Various Contexts

Module 5: 

Lesson 5.1 Review of Personality Theories to Comprehend Others' Personalities 

Lesson 5.2 Understanding Roland Kim’s Personality Theories Based on Object Relations Theory 

Lesson 5.3: Mastery of Object Relations Theory to Recognize a Child's Emotional State

Module 6:

Lesson 6.1: How to Remove Obstacles to Being an Effective Object 

Lesson 6.2: Identifying and Addressing Childhood Silent Traumas (Kim, 2022) 

Lesson 6.3: Understanding Silent Trauma (Kim, 2022) and Its Potential Consequences

Lesson 6.4: Practical Steps to Become an Effective Emotional Container for Children. 

Lesson 6.5: Practicing Self-Caring 

Lesson 6.6: Finding support and resources to resolve our own unresolved issues

Module 7:

Lesson 7.1: Cultivating Active Listening Skills and Understanding the True Essence of Non-judgmental Listening Lesson 7.2: Deciding Among Firm, Flexible, or Stage-Appropriate Boundaries to Establish 

Lesson 7.3: The Necessity of Grief to Become an Effective Emotional Container 

Lesson 7.4: Learning to be Assertive to Become an Effective Emotional Container 

Lesson 7.5: Developing Empathy Skills To Become an Effective Emotional Container 

Lesson 7.6: Do's and Don'ts for Busy Parents to Establish Bonding with Their Child

Module 8:

Lesson 8.1: Learning to Be an Emotional Container for Children: a Quick Review (4m41s)