Bloomington Center for Connection is an organization using Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) to promote social change through connection. Through the lens of RCT, we look at how culture supports our relationships and how cultural barriers can drive us apart. We are mindful of the role of power and privilege in all of our relationships, and work to attenuate power’s negative impacts.
There are three parts to BCC’s work:
- Therapeutic Services using Relational Cultural Therapy.
- Community building through a Relational Cultural lens.
- Sharing Relational-Cultural Theory.
For more information, visit our About BCC page.
The BCC publishes a podcast—”My Racist Friend“—which features conversations between long-time friends Don Griffin, Jr. and Amy Makice, LCSW, as they explore societal issues through the authentic lens of relational-cultural practices.
Is CBT the best choice?
Healing comes from integrating the thinking, the sensations, the experience, the emotions, the belonging, all held in a growth-fostering relationship.
Showing up for connection
The first group therapy I participated in was the result of a bargain with my therapist. I was in individual therapy for a while, circling the same themes, feeling stuck in patterns I couldn’t quite shift. Wishing for a little more insight. My therapist gently suggested group therapy, and I firmly declined. It was hard… Read More »Showing up for connection
CARE-ing for your mental health
As the world becomes increasingly complex—social upheaval, political strife, and personal stress—it’s tempting to withdraw and attempt to manage alone. However, Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) emphasizes that connection is not just beneficial, it’s essential. Relationships provide the structure for healing, resilience, and sustainable well-being. The CARE Assessment, developed by Dr. Amy Banks, offers a framework for… Read More »CARE-ing for your mental health