Course

Shared decision-making (spouses) — how to avoid “parent/child” dynamics (Advanced)

Advanced spouse course: protect autonomy while staying safe—decision rules, risk agreements, and scripts for disagreements about rehab, driving, and meds

CaregiverCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Protect survivor autonomy while managing safety risks
  • Use decision rules to reduce repeated arguments
  • Create ‘risk agreements’ for contested activities
  • Use scripts that reduce shame and control dynamics

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Autonomy and safety can both be addressed with clear agreements.

Question 2

2. A risk agreement is…

Question 3

3. A helpful script is…