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Relational‐Cultural Theory: A Framework for Bridging Relational, Multicultural, and Social Justice Competencies
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Relational‐cultural theory (RCT) theorists advocate expanding the multicultural/social justice counseling competencies beyond the domains of self‐awareness, cultural knowledge, and culturally responsive helping skills. This article provides an overview of RCT and discusses how creating and participating in growth‐fostering relationships are essential dimensions of human development and psychological well‐being. Implications of this theoretical model for counseling practice are also addressed.
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- Authors
- Comstock, D. L., Hammer, T. R., Strentzsch, J., Cannon, K., Parsons, J., & II, G. S.
- Venue
- Journal of Counseling & Development
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2008-07
- Volume
- 86
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 279-287
- ISSN
- 0748-9633 (ISSN-L)
- 1556-6676
- OpenAlex
- W2160657153
- Cited by
- 398
- References
- 28
- FWCI
- 13.03
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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