How connections heal : stories from relational-cultural therapy / edited by Maureen Walker, Wendy B. Rosen ; foreword by Jean Baker Miller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Walker, Maureen (Psychologist)

Rosen, Wendy B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eclectic psychotherapy.

Cultural psychiatry.

Psychotherapy--Cross-cultural studies.

Psychotherapy.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Physical Description:

xiv, 258 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2004]

Summary:

From faculty and associates of the Stone Center's Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, this practice-oriented casebook shows how relational-cultural theory (RCT) translates into therapeutic action. Richly textured chapters-all written especially for this volume-explain key concepts of RCT and demonstrate their application with diverse individuals, couples, families, and groups, as well as in institutional settings. Emphasizing that relationship is the work of therapy, case narratives illuminate both the therapist and client factors that promote or interfere with movement toward connection. Highlighted are the ways in which cultural contexts profoundly influence relationships; how growthful connection inevitably includes conflict; and how experienced therapists work on a moment-by-moment basis to engage with and counteract personal and cultural forces of disconnection.

Contents:

Part I. An Introduction to Relational-Cultural Theory and Practice 1

1 How Relationships Heal / Maureen Walker 3

2 Relational Learning in Psychotherapy Consultation and Supervision / Judith V. Jordan 22

Part II. Connection, Disconnection, and Resilience in the Therapy Dyad 31

3 Walking a Piece of the Way: Race, Power, and Therapeutic Movement / Maureen Walker 35

4 Making Great Memories: Empathy, Derailment, and Growth / Wendy B. Rosen 53

5 Caring, but Fallible: A Story of Repairing Disconnection / Alice C. Lawler 66

6 Reflections on Life, Loss, and Resilience / Dana L. Comstock 83

Part III. Applications to Couple, Family, and Group Therapy 103

7 Me, Them, Us: Developing Mutuality in a Couple's Therapy / Cynthia Walls 107

8 Moving toward "We": Promise and Peril / Karen Skerrett 128

9 The Five Good Things in Cross-Cultural Therapy / Roseann Adams 151

10 Relational Movement in Group Psychotherapy / Nikki Fedele 174

Part IV. Envisioning New Models of Effectiveness and Change: Relational Practices in Institutional Settings 193

11 Prevention through Connection: A Collaborative Response to Women's Substance Abuse / Linda M. Hartling 197

12 Toward Relational Empowerment of Women in Prison / Yvonne M. Jenkins 216

13 Relational Experiences of Delinquent Girls: A Case Study / Elizabeth Sparks 233.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1593850328

OCLC:

53887512