by Amy Makice | Dec 30, 2024 | Thoughts, Community, Connection, Relational-Cultural Theory
Burnout, then, is not simply an individual failing or a byproduct of working too hard. It is a signal that something in our relational ecosystem needs attention.
by Amy Makice | Dec 29, 2024 | Thoughts
When we think about therapy, we often associate it with mental health diagnoses like anxiety or depression. But what if you’re struggling in ways that don’t fit into a diagnostic box? Job stress, loneliness, relationship difficulties, a big loss, or a sense of being...
by Amy Makice | Dec 16, 2024 | Thoughts, Community, Relational-Cultural Theory, Social Justice
How To Keep Going On Monday evenings I’m lucky enough to get and talk with one of my best friends about whatever comes up. We record it, and sometimes it turns out to be something worth sharing with the world. Sometimes it’s an in-depth discussion about...
by Amy Makice | Nov 29, 2024 | Thoughts, Relational-Cultural Theory
Relational care isn’t just about individual relationships—it’s about creating a cultural shift. In a society that often prizes independence above all else, relational care values interdependence. It challenges the notion that we must carry our burdens alone and instead reminds us that we thrive together.
by Amy Makice | Nov 29, 2024 | Connection, RCT Concepts
Boundaries: A Place of Meeting, Not Separation In the framework of Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT), boundaries are reimagined. No longer something that you might “set” on someone, they become a matter of stating your own limits. Instead of rigid lines...