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Relational Therapy

Relational therapy is a valuable approach for those seeking to understand and improve their relationships, promote their emotional well-being, and foster personal growth. It focuses on understanding and improving the way we relate to othersby identifying and transforming unhelpful patterns that may negatively affect our relationships.

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Key Principles of Relational Therapy:

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  • Focus on Relationships:
    Relational therapy recognizes that our relationships, both past and present, significantly shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 

  • The Therapeutic Relationship as a Model:
    The relationship between the therapist and client is viewed as a microcosm of the client's other relationships, providing an opportunity to explore and develop new relational patterns. 

  • ·Exploration of Relational Patterns:
    Relational therapy helps individuals become more aware of their patterns of relating to others, including attachment styles, communication styles, and boundaries. 

  • Development of Healthy Attachments:
    The goal is to help individuals develop a sense of self and agency, build trust and patience with others, and establish healthy boundaries and compromise in relationships. 

  • Integration of Various Approaches:
    Relational therapy often integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and other approaches to address a wide range of issues. 

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© 2020 by Jessica Brennan PsyD., P.C. |  Licensed Clinical Psychologist  |  Chicago, IL  

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