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RCT, as a theory, conceptualizes relational competency as a developmental marker of well-being. Whereas other theories promote autonomy and separation as cornerstones of growth, RCT sees a person’s capacity to forge and sustain growth-fostering relationships as reflective of human growth (Jordan, 2018). RCT views change as occurring toward and through relationships, and it sees the quality of the therapeutic relationship as core to therapeutic success (Jordan, 2018). The goals of counseling and psychotherapy, and the process of change, are grounded in (a) cocreating a collaborative, growth-fostering relationship; (b) recognizing, honoring, and working through disconnections; (c) exploring relevant relational and controlling images; and (d) identifying the societal and cultural power structures that influence these while creating a growth-fostering therapeutic space. Authenticity, mutual empathy, and power-with relating all contribute to the kind of relationship that best supports successful therapeutic outcomes (Jordan, 2018).