Developmental Relational Counseling Flashcards
Duffey, T., & Haberstroh, S. (2012). Developmental Relational Counseling: A Model for Self-Understanding in Relation to Others. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 7(3), 262–271. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2012.711709
(Duffey & Haberstroh, 2012)
Principles of DRC
DRC is integrative, RCT, narrative, cognitive and Enneagram
emotions, past experiences, relationships, beliefs,
and unexamined, and often unacknowledged, expectations of ourselves and others influence our perceptions of ourselves and those around us
interplay among feedback, personal awareness, and relational connections
learning how to give and recieve feedback is key developmental skill
self-denigration to self-aggrandizing spectrum
genuine and realistic connections
continuum of awareness
spectrum of self understanding in relation to others
Eneagram outlines 9 typologies but also 9 levels of development within each type
cognitive- irrational thinking patterns (self-aggrandizing, self-denigrating)
narrative- externalization as connection to inaccurate perceptions, renegotiate that connection, make new meaning
RCT- connection for growth, not independence, voice to power and privilege
The spectrum of self-understanding in relation to others- understanding and connection with others, function confidently, use power responsibly
The accuracy of personal and other awareness- relational effects of accurate/inaccurate awareness, help clients gain awareness of themselves through feedback
Externalizing- names with self-denigrating or self-aggrandizing, working toward clear and balanced
relational connections- essential, quality of relational connections lead to mutual growth or isolation
Feedback- constantly receiving feedback from others, counselors seeks to provide unambiguous feedback
Integrative clinical framework
Duffey, T., Haberstroh, S., Ciepcielinski, E., & Gonzales, C. (2016). Relational-Cultural Theory and Supervision: Evaluating Developmental Relational Counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 94(4), 405–414. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12099
(Duffey et al., 2016)
supervision relationships are essential for effectiveness
growth-fostering relationships from RCT in supervision can transfer to client-counselor
individuals grow through relationships with others (Jordan, 2008).
navigate various connections, disconnections and reconnections throughout life, becoming more relationally competent
Tenets of RCT include: movement toward mutuality in relationships, mutual empathy and mutual empowerment core to growth-fostering relationships, development is not one-way, all people contribute and benefit, therapeutic authenticity necessary for development, mutual empathy is vehicle for change
Relational images- expectations of how others will respond based on past experiences
supervisor likely to have relational image associated with authority figure, this will impact how superivsee interacts with supervisor
issues of power must be addressed for true connection, growth to occur
when individuals innacurately perceive their worth and others’ they disconnect from developing deep relationships
Clear and balanced perspective- relational objectivity and competence increase, effectively negotiate relational complexities, integrate constructive feedback, use power effectively
Self-aggrandizing- may avoid feedback, minimize concerns of others, fail to recognize effect on others
Self-denigrating- experience self-doubt, relinquish power, connect with shame
connection, awareness of self and others, and power- 3 perspectives have impact on these three areas, bu SA and SD serve to disconnect and misuse power (give up or abuse)
clarity (accurate percpetion of self and others) is needed to experience mutual compassion
Feedback- comprised of delivery and reception of feedback, both influenced by individual’s perception of self in relation to others
used case vignette (using 3 perspectives of supervisors) to assess supervision relationship preferences from students
Results found clear differentiation between growth-fostering and unhealthy, disconnected superviosry relationships
supervisees can clearly discern relational health of supervisor from vignette
Both SD and SA behaviors were rated as unhealthy and undesirable
supervision can model how to negotiate power, provide honest feedback, relate from compassionate and realistic perspective
using DRC can help identify strategies for growth, using perspectives language
identify source of disconnection (lack of clarity, not receptive to feedback, abuse of power, etc)
(Duffey & Haberstroh 2014)
Duffey, T., & Haberstroh, S. (2014). Developmental Relational Counseling: Applications for Counseling Men. Journal of Counseling & Development, 92(1), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6676.2014.00136.x
applications of DRC to men
men have unique combination of power, personalities, and context interwoven
gain degree of power and influence, deepen self-compassion
clear and balanced perspective- see vulnerability, strength and compassion coexisiting; productive ways of managing growth areas; men’s groups can be helpful in developing growth fostering relationships
self-aggrandizing- dehumanize self and others by denying personal vulnerabilities and exploiting weaknesses in others; may perceive vulnerability as weakness; avoid feedback from others; may discount others’ concerns
self-denigrating- experience loneliness, dismiss or denounce own worth
find aspects of a man that are connected with CB perspective and draw on those strengths
Feedback- (a) a clear understanding of their role; (b) a compassionate understanding of themselves and their clients; (c) a place of genuine confidence; and (d) a sincere desire to know, understand, and connect with their male clients
looking at the presenting problem; considering contributing factors, including their role; receiving and
responding to feedback; exploring their perspectives; sifting through potential scenarios; and taking action.
