Why disconnection hurts, and connection heals At the Bloomington Center for Connection, one of the deepest sources of suffering we see is isolation. Isolation without a sense of possibility, called...
Condemned Isolation
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Holding complexity and compassion
Comparative suffering is an easy trap to fall into—especially when we care deeply about others. In a culture shaped by capitalism and individualism, many of us have learned that pain must be...
Is CBT the best choice?
Healing comes from integrating the thinking, the sensations, the experience, the emotions, the belonging, all held in a growth-fostering relationship.
Getting in the MUD
Growth-fostering relationships require a willingness to step into the unknown together. RCT provides tools and support to help couples lean into this messiness, understanding that vulnerability is a pathway to deeper connection.
Neuroscience and Therapy
Therapy isn’t about proving the validity of connection through science; it’s about creating growth-fostering relationships that honor our shared humanity. Neuroscience, when used thoughtfully, can help illuminate the path forward without overshadowing the relational wisdom that guides us.
Burnout and the Myth of Self-Reliance
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.
Love Needs Fighters
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...
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.
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.
Relational-Cultural Therapy: Getting Started
Interested in learning Relational-Cultural Therapy? Having trouble finding live Relational-Cultural Therapy training? Our Relational-Cultural Learning Circle Program is officially up and running,...
Essentially RCT
These essentialist beliefs not only oversimplify gender but create a social ladder where some are seen as ‘more correct’ or ‘normal’ than others, impacting how we connect with each other. RCT thrives in complexity and challenges. It encourages us to explore tough concepts and dismantle social hierarchies, including those born from essentialist viewpoints.