A presentation slide displays 'RELATIONAL THEORY' in bold with 'Week 09 for SOWK 581' below. Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., and course details are at the top left, against a simple background.
The slide displays an agenda with a plain white background. It includes bullet points: 'The third space and relational theory in general,' 'Self-disclosure,' and 'Teaching mindfulness.'
A pie chart displaying feedback completion status; 54% completed and 46% need to complete. Text states 'MIDCOURSE FEEDBACK' and color-coded legend indicates 'Need to Complete' and 'Completed.'
The image is a presentation slide featuring a quote. It states, 'Relational theory and practice is a postmodern psychodynamic perspective that calls for active engagement between client and clinician. The therapeutic relationship is an interactive, alive process—empathic, authentic, and mutually growth enhancing.' Citation: Cooper and Granucci Lesser, 2022, p. 132. The text emphasizes engagement and interaction.
The image shows two labeled circles, 'Client' (brown) and 'Clinician' (light blue), connected by a wavy line. Title: 'THE THIRD SPACE.' Text: 'The interactional field created when the subjectivities of the therapist and the client come together. The entire range of racial, sociocultural, and political identities become topics for therapeutic conversation. (Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022).'
Diagram illustrates 'Therapeutic Tripartite Awareness' by Cooper & Granucci Lesser (2022). Arrows indicate 'Flow of Relationship' between 'Self' (Clinician) and 'Other' (Client). Text: 'Mindful practitioners listen deeply, attentively, and empathically.'
The slide titled 'Function of Self-Disclosure' lists four actions for therapists in early treatment: transparency, engaging clients, cross-cultural counseling, and creating spaces for mutual growth. (Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022).
Silhouette figure with heart symbol displays a speech bubble: 'Personal self-disclosure messages.' Accompanying text advises purposeful, limited self-disclosure for client connection, focusing on authenticity. Source: Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022.
A diagram shows a person with a heart, labeling 'Beliefs, Memories, Values, Ideas, Expectations.' Descriptive words include 'Honest,' 'Fluid,' and 'Genuine connection.' Text highlights social worker disclosure decisions, listing actions like 'Providing Feedback' and 'Sharing feelings.' (Key sources: Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022; Hepworth, et al., 2022)
Slide titled 'Brief Relational Theory' outlines steps: collaboration in setting goals, developing rationale, mindfulness exercises, clarifying expectations. Includes note on 'Countertransference and disclosure' facilitating 'third space' exploration. (Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022).
A line graph illustrates emotional states fluctuating between 'Heightened Emotional State' and 'Apathy,' with labels indicating 'Danger Zone' levels at the extremes. Header: 'Times to Consider Using Grounding.'
Tree roots extend across an earthen bank, showcasing erosion. Text overlay reads: 'Grounding Techniques: Accessibility, Broad, Present focused, Scaling, Focused outward, Stay neutral, Not relaxation training.'
Slide titled 'Brief Relational Theory' lists steps for collaboration and goal setting in treatment, with emphasis on mindfulness exercises. A highlighted point encourages working with a partner. (Cooper & Granucci Lesser, 2022)