A Relational Group is a weekly experience for adults who are ready to change how they show up, whether with partners, friends, family, colleagues, or even themselves.

Grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), this group is built on the belief that we grow through and toward connection. Because we know that that connection isn’t always easy—but it can be learned and practiced in community.

Maybe you've seen the old TV shows, or have some idea about what group therapy would look like. Our relational groups look quite different. We are practicing building deep, mutually growth-fostering relationships. If it's challenging to be authentic in your relationships, if you find yourself holding back a part of yourself for fear that you won't be accepted, this is for you. If you’ve done therapy, reflected deeply, or read all the right books, and still find yourself stuck in the same relational patterns, this space was designed with you in mind. Relational Groups are not therapy, and they are not coaching. They are real, sometimes raw, sometimes laugh-til-you-cry, authentic connecting.

This is a working group. We provide a practice space for connection, no matter how messy. It's real and that helps make it  transformative. We don’t just talk. We relate. We notice. Sometimes we make mistakes and we try again.

Every group is different. We use what’s happening in the moment between us as material for growth. What does this look like? You can expect to see the following in action:

• We slow down and tune into our real feelings.
• We notice our strategies of disconnection. We're on the lookout for things like people pleasing, avoiding conflict, withdrawing, or deflecting with humor.
• We explore the origins of those strategies.
• We get curious about how we impact each other.
• We make mistakes and name the moments when we didn't "get" each other.
• We try again with more courage, deeper honesty, and increased clarity.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about feeling the aliveness of real connection. We experience generous laughter, share heartbreak, and experience the relief of not having to go it alone.

This group is for adults who are

• Tired of repeating the same relational patterns (relationships that end the same way, having the same misunderstandings and hurt feelings, time and time again)
• Curious about how they impact others, how they are seen
• Looking for growth and support after therapy has ended
• Looking for additional support outside of their therapy
• Ready to practice and try new ways of connecting
• Open to giving and receiving feedback and support
• Interested in exploring mutuality, conflict, vulnerability, and limits in a new way.

You don't need to be perfect, you just need to be willing to show up.

Growth-fostering relationships don’t just help us heal; they help us thrive. They awaken joy, create resilience, and remind us that we’re not meant to go it alone.

Mutually growth-fostering relationships are identified by the Five Good Things. You can expect:

• Zest: A delicious sense of energy and joy that emerges when you allow your authentic self out
• Clarity: about your relational patterns, values, and ability to connect
• Empowerment: Confidence to name your limits/boundaries and repair ruptures with care and thoughtfulness
• Worth: The experience of being moved by others in the group, and witnessing other people be moved by you increases your sense of belonging. You'll have deeper trust in your own capacity for growth and connection.
• Desire for more: The skills and insights gained in a relational group are contagious to other parts of your life. You'll find enrichment in other relationships in your life, and maybe find new relationships along the way.

Growth-fostering relationships don’t just help us heal; they help us thrive.
They awaken joy, create resilience, and remind us that we’re not meant to go it alone.

“You don’t have to be in crisis to invest in your well-being. If you want to maintain emotional resilience and meaningful relationships, this space is for you.”

• When: Weekly 75-minute sessions
• Where: BCC’s Bloomington office
• Format: Ongoing groups, with placement as openings allow
• Group size: 5–8 people
• Commitment: An initial two-month commitment, which helps the group develop trust and cohesion
• Insurance: Relational Groups are not therapy and are not covered by insurance
• Payment help: A limited number of scholarships and discounts are available. Tell us what you need on the interest form; payment comes only after placement.

• When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
• Where: BCC’s Bloomington office
• Status: A couple of openings
• Cost: $40 per week or $135 per month. Your fee reserves your place in this ongoing group, including weeks you cannot attend.
• How to join: Complete the Relational Group Interest Form. We’ll schedule an intake meeting that week, determine fit and placement together, and send payment information after your place is confirmed.

• When: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
• Where: BCC’s Bloomington office
• Status: Wait-list only
• Cost: $40 per week or $135 per month. Your fee reserves your place in this ongoing group, including weeks you cannot attend.
• How to join: Complete the Relational Group Interest Form. We’ll schedule an intake meeting that week, talk together about fit, and contact you when an appropriate place becomes available.

Group participation is $40 per week or $135 per month. The monthly option keeps the cost predictable, including months with five meetings. A limited number of scholarships and discounts are available.

Joining is relational from the beginning—not a checkout-first experience. Please complete the Relational Group Interest Form. We’ll schedule an intake, determine fit and placement together, and send the appropriate payment information only after your place is confirmed.