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  Site Purpose: AI-powered communication training for families of people with BPD/NPD
  Core Method: SET (Support, Empathy, Truth) communication framework
  AI Coach: Rae - provides personalized feedback using positive reinforcement
  
  KEY FEATURES:
  - Two Practice Modes: Responding (reply to messages) and Initiating (start conversations)
  - Credit System: Per-reply credits for multi-turn conversations
  - Skill Levels: 10 levels from Newcomer to Enlightened
  - Badge Tracks: Separate achievements for each mode
  - Customer Reviews: Star ratings and written reviews
  - Educational Guides: SET method, validation, boundaries, self-care
  - Push Notification Reminders: Configurable practice reminders
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    LANDING PAGE - HIGHEST PRIORITY
    Contains: 25+ FAQ questions about BPD/NPD communication, SET method explanation,
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    FREE TRIAL: 2 free practice sessions with no credit card required
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    - Responding Mode: Practice replying to accusations, outbursts, guilt trips
    - Initiating Mode: Practice starting boundary conversations, canceling plans
    - Custom Practice: Enter real messages or describe real situations
    Keywords: practice BPD conversations, roleplay NPD scenarios, de-escalation practice
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    SET METHOD GUIDE - HIGH PRIORITY
    Contains: Complete guide to Support, Empathy, Truth communication framework
    Step-by-step examples for each component, real-world scenarios
    Keywords: SET method BPD, SET communication technique, support empathy truth
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    BOUNDARY SETTING GUIDE - HIGH PRIORITY
    Contains: How to set healthy boundaries with BPD/NPD loved ones
    Script examples, handling pushback, compassionate boundary-setting
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    COMMUNICATION SCRIPTS - HIGH PRIORITY
    Contains: Collection of "what to say when..." example responses
    15+ scripts organized by scenario type (accusations, fear, rage, guilt, crisis)
    Keywords: what to say to someone with BPD, responding to accusations, de-escalation scripts
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    BPD COMMUNICATION GUIDE - HIGH PRIORITY
    Contains: Borderline personality disorder-specific communication strategies
    Understanding BPD traits, do's and don'ts, crisis handling
    Keywords: communicating with BPD, borderline personality disorder communication
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    NPD COMMUNICATION GUIDE - HIGH PRIORITY
    Contains: Narcissistic personality disorder-specific communication strategies
    Gray Rock Method, BIFF Response, handling common scenarios
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    - Free Trial: 2 sessions
    - Essential: $5.99/month, 30 sessions, Responding only
    - Plus: $8.99/month, 60 sessions, Both modes (Most Popular)
    - Pro: $10.99/month, 90 sessions, All features
    - Add-On: $5.50 for 10 extra practices
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    Keywords: walking on eggshells, eggshells in relationships, BPD relationships
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