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The RCT approach to counseling and view of development provides a paradigm shift in understanding individuals and human development. The transition from the disregard and downgrading of relational principles to viewing connection as a strength and essential component of developmental growth has transformed our understating of relationships. With this framework, “mental health professionals can explore how issues related to sex role socialization, power, dominance, marginalization, and subordination affect the mental health and relational development of all people” (Comstock et al., 2008, p. 279). Culture, past experiences, and connections can now be used constructively to help clients develop relational skills and improve long-term prognosis.