Foundations of Navigating Breakups and Relationship Endings

Relationship endings are one of the most disruptive experiences in adult life. Sound recovery rests on understanding the grief, identity, and practical dimensions of an ending. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe the typical grief patterns of breakups, recognize how endings affect identity, identify the practical work that often accompanies an ending, and understand the principles of healthy recovery. What you will learn: - The typical grief patterns of breakups and how they differ from other losses - How an ending affects identity, especially for long relationships - The practical work that often accompanies an ending including living arrangements, shared finances, and shared social networks - The role of clarity about the ending itself and avoidance of repeated cycles - The role of self-care including sleep, movement, and nutrition during a hard period - The role of social support and the realities of how it shows up - The signs that professional support is warranted The course uses readings, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. This course is written for adults in the early or middle phases of a relationship ending and for those supporting them. By the end you will have replaced confusion about what is happening with a structured map of grief, identity, and practical recovery.