Taught by Birgit TrauerDr Birgit Trauer is a renowned educator, a voice for insight and change, author, and a peace advocate.

Birgit’s passion is to share her deep understanding of human experiences grounded in relational sciences, specifically social and positive psychology. She believes that we all benefit from learning to navigate the intricacies of our relational lives as best as possible - in our private and public spheres, and the world at large.

In all her work, Birgit draws on her extensive background in teaching for higher education institutions in Canada, England, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, and the study-abroad program Semester at Sea.

This, along with working in the leisure and tourism industry and coaching in the health and fitness industry, makes Birgit an exciting and insightful guide on your adventurous journey of developing and practising Relational CORE Fitness. Welcome.

Relational CORE Fitness Courses

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RELATIONSHIP WISDOM
Mindfulness matters for clarity, confidence, and joyful relational living

Foundational Courses
Course highlights
  • Explore mindfulness from a wider perspective and elevate your relationship know-how, which is vital in our world of growing disconnect.

    Identify the diversity of relationships and their meaning in your private and public spheres, at home and work, and in your daily life.

  • View love beyond romanticism and appreciate different meanings of love as our core driver in our connections as we travel through life.

    Reframe the concept of intimacy and embrace it as part of nourishing relationships with yourself, your loved ones, friends, and others.

  • Recognise and identify characteristics of unhealthy and healthy relationships and their impact in your private and public spheres.

    Consider boundaries as a bridge to nurture healthy relational biospheres, remembering love and kindness as key motivators.

  • Engage your wise mind to assess your self-esteem and hidden behavioural mechanisms in romantic and platonic relational dynamics.

    Draw on proven strategies to rebalance and improve your relationships in your new role as a relational champion.

EMOTIONAL EMPOWERMENT
Feelings matter in all our relationships, at home and at work.

Foundational Courses
Course highlights
  • Understand the power of emotions in your daily interactions with yourself, others, and the world around you.

    Expand your emotional literacy and uncover their changing and interactive nature in body, mind, and heart.

  • View the cycle of emotional episodes and develop your ability to enact positive relational change.

    Discover your hidden needs, desires, and values and their intimate relationship with your emotions and feelings.

  • Get in touch with your emotional triggers and glimmers and soothe your fears in the name of love.

    Tap into your natural capacity for empathy and nurture meaningful connections and relationship dynamics.

  • Strengthen your emotions and needs management patterns to honour your feelings and proclaimed values.

    Give and receive the human energy of love and care in your romantic and platonic relationships.

CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION
Language matters to connect and reconnect heart to heart

Foundational Courses
Course highlights
  • Familiarise yourself with the principles and values of communication and specific styles in your interaction with others and yourself.

    Recognise unhealthy communication patterns in yourself and others, and the benefits of conversing with compassion and kindness.

  • Build a new language of human experience to embrace and share the joy of empathy, compassion, love, and intimacy.

    Practice your new skills and reflect on their impact and how you feel when engaging in empathic communication.

  • Engage your wise mind to assess your self-esteem and your role and stance in the dynamics of your relationships at home and work.

    Express and honour boundaries, your own and those of others, as part of winning strategies to stay connected and protected in your relationships.

  • Implement effective communication strategies to encourage healthy relationships or respectfully distance yourself from unhealthy ones.

    Activate the mindful storyteller in yourself to take on the role of relational champion and rewrite your life narrative.

What early reviewers are saying about the courses ...

Lucia N.

Birgit’s course on Emotional Empowerment has transformed how I connect with others. The materials were insightful, and I’ve seen real improvements in my relationships, both personal and professional.

Valentin R.

The Relational Wisdom course helped me understand my role in relationships better. Birgit’s teaching method is inspiring, and the resources were practical and easy to apply in real-life situations.

Charlotte T.

The course on Meaningful Conversations was truly eye-opening. I’ve learned to integrate mindful listening into every relationship I have, improving not only my communication but also my emotional connection.

Stefano P.

The Relationship Wisdom course opened my eyes to the reality of relationships. It helped me move beyond romantic ideals and appreciate the various forms of love that can exist in every relationship.

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