Rethinking Self-Care
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.
Relational Boundaries
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...
Supporting Transgender Youth
Navigating shame and cultural barriers with Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) In a society where rigid gender norms and misinformation about trans identities persist, families often face cultural pressure that can lead to feelings of shame or uncertainty about their...
Disruptive Empathy
What a week. A platform that endangers transgender youth and adults, decimates reproductive freedom, and glorifies violence has been elevated to leadership in all branches of our federal government. Where do we even start (other than pragmatic preparations to keep our...
The Practice Of Mutuality
Relational-Cultural Theory’s take on mutuality is what we need right now. The overwhelm of politics makes it easy to disconnect—not only from others but from the broader currents of culture that shape our lives. Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), which emphasizes...
The Central Relational Paradox
Relational-Cultural Therapy combats the central relational paradox by creating relationships where individuals can bring their full selves into connection, fostering healing through mutual empathy and authenticity.
One True Thing
One True Thing offers a way to navigate challenging conversations and disagreements without sacrificing integrity, shutting down, or lashing out.
Gender Expansive RCT
Relational-Cultural Theory embraces trans and gender-expansive identities and implores others to commit to an expansive understanding of gender.
