I love the concept of "relational violations" because I feel it accurately describes the experiences so many of my clients with substance use disorders describe to me. They feel disconnected, unworthy, and unseen - and using is their way of coping. To see their suffering as a result of relational violations really solidifies the importance of reconnection for sustainable healing.
One really different thing that I appreciate about this presentation is that you are the first person that I have ever seen connect RTC to forerunners in theory, like Rogers and Erickson, who have been important to me. I have seen two presentations of RTC: at a national meeting and at a regional one. Neither mentioned any connection of relational values by any male theorist. The ideas were all presented as if relationship, social learning (Bandura), and mutuality were the exclusive discoveries of Relational Cultural Theory. And some presenters act as if all male theories promote isolation, cut-off, and separateness, as if these were synonymous with terms like differentiation, ego identity, individuation, self-actualization, etc. Thank you for offering a bridge to valued historical theorists who shared some values with Jean Baker Miller. I imagine she would honor early influences herself, and suspect that the presenters I heard were new to theory in general and not much aware of threads of connection. I have subscribed and will use your videos with my graduate/post-graduate students in Clinical Pastoral Education in hospitals.
Hi Stephen, Thanks for the comment! It is useful for me to know what people like about these presentations. I understand sometimes it is difficult for oppressed groups to give credit to their privileged counterparts; even if privilege is a factor to someone's professional contributions, it is important to tie in as much salient information as possible. I spend a lot of time thinking about culture and how different "sides" can come together. I'm glad you noticed haha! Cheers!
Ghesline Hewitt That’s the best thing anyone’s done for me. I could seriously shed a tear. It feels like all I do is papers, papers, papers. Don’t ever feel obligated, though.
Aww. Yeah.. I've started using Zotero and EndNote to organize my references because there are so many!! and I download the articles every chance I get because one day I won't have access to the libraries haha! Plus I want people to know I'm not just making shit up :D
I love the concept of "relational violations" because I feel it accurately describes the experiences so many of my clients with substance use disorders describe to me. They feel disconnected, unworthy, and unseen - and using is their way of coping. To see their suffering as a result of relational violations really solidifies the importance of reconnection for sustainable healing.
One really different thing that I appreciate about this presentation is that you are the first person that I have ever seen connect RTC to forerunners in theory, like Rogers and Erickson, who have been important to me. I have seen two presentations of RTC: at a national meeting and at a regional one. Neither mentioned any connection of relational values by any male theorist. The ideas were all presented as if relationship, social learning (Bandura), and mutuality were the exclusive discoveries of Relational Cultural Theory. And some presenters act as if all male theories promote isolation, cut-off, and separateness, as if these were synonymous with terms like differentiation, ego identity, individuation, self-actualization, etc. Thank you for offering a bridge to valued historical theorists who shared some values with Jean Baker Miller. I imagine she would honor early influences herself, and suspect that the presenters I heard were new to theory in general and not much aware of threads of connection. I have subscribed and will use your videos with my graduate/post-graduate students in Clinical Pastoral Education in hospitals.
Hi Stephen, Thanks for the comment! It is useful for me to know what people like about these presentations. I understand sometimes it is difficult for oppressed groups to give credit to their privileged counterparts; even if privilege is a factor to someone's professional contributions, it is important to tie in as much salient information as possible. I spend a lot of time thinking about culture and how different "sides" can come together. I'm glad you noticed haha! Cheers!
Love the coqui frogs in the background :)
Caught red handed!! haha I love them but don't tell anyone cause I know it drives people crazy. Take care and thanks for the comment!
Great video.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the comment :)
I like the sound of spring peepers (frogs) outside her window towards the end of the vid
👍 Good info!
Hey!! I was hoping you would like this one. It's a more obscure theory that isn't typically taught in class.
Ghesline Hewitt I did like it and really like that the topic is being discussed.
Also, I'm starting to leave the APA references that I use in the description in case you need them for a paper :)
Ghesline Hewitt That’s the best thing anyone’s done for me. I could seriously shed a tear. It feels like all I do is papers, papers, papers. Don’t ever feel obligated, though.
Aww. Yeah.. I've started using Zotero and EndNote to organize my references because there are so many!! and I download the articles every chance I get because one day I won't have access to the libraries haha! Plus I want people to know I'm not just making shit up :D
I love the sound of coquis in the background. I can tell this video was recorded somewhere in the Caribbean.