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Relational-Cultural Theory: A Framework for Bridging Relational, Multicultural, and Social Justice Competencies.Core Tenets and Assumptions of RCT:People grow through and toward relationships throughout their lifespan.Movement toward mutuality rather than separation characterizes mature functioning.The ability to participate in increasingly complex and diversified relational networks characterizes psychological growth.Mutual empathy and mutual empowerment are at the core of growth-fostering relationships.Authenticity is necessary for real engagement in growth-fostering relationships.When people contribute to the development of growth-fostering relationships, they grow as a result of their participation in such relationships. The goal of development is the realization of increased relational competence over their life span. Connectedness: The yearning and need for individuals to foster a sense of community, belonging, and social inclusion.Disconnection and Condemned Isolation: A sense of loss in relationships which brings about feelings of isolation, shame, self-doubt, and guilt.Central Relational Paradox: In the face of yearning for connection, individuals use strategies that result in further disconnection and isolation. Such strategies are commonly used to avoid perceived of real risks of hurt, rejection, and other forms of relational disconnection, social exhaustion, and marginalization. ................
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