Ongoing workshops for clinicians
A question that often baffles clinicians new to Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT): Is it really any different from what I’m already doing? I understand how important connection is. I connect with my clients!
In RCT, we aim to cultivate a space of supported vulnerability, where both the therapist and the client can bring their full selves into the relationship. This involves an intricate dance of recognizing and respecting each other’s experiences while fostering authentic expression.
How do we “do” RCT effectively when our culture is steeped in values of self-sufficiency and individualism? Our culture idealizes self-sufficiency as the hallmark of a healthy individual, casting interpersonal needs as weakness. This often complicates the healing process. After all, how can we embrace the healing power of relational connection when the cultural narrative pathologizes it?
If you feel drawn to RCT and want to learn more, are unsure of how to use RCT in the therapy room, or want to deepen your work as an RCT therapist – this monthly experience may be a good fit for you! Facilitated by Amy Makice and Meenaxi Palaniappan, each workshop will employ didactic, experiential, and dialogue-based collaborative learning. Every month, we will explore a key RCT concept, and aim to deepen our intellectual, emotional, and somatic knowledge, in connection. You can register by filling out our form here!
In April, join us for Relational-Cultural Therapy: Getting Started!