Relational Competence Theory : Research and Mental Health Applications - L'Abate, Luciano; Cusinato, Mario; Maino, Eleonora; Colesso, Walter; Scilletta, Claudia; SpringerLink (Online service) (New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010)
to Relational Competence Theory -- Background for a Hierarchical Theoretical Framework -- Internal and External Measures to Evaluate Models of the Theory -- Metatheoretical Assumptions -- Model1: The Width of Relationships -- Model2: The Depth of Relationships -- Model3: Socialization Settings for Relational Competence -- Theoretical Assumptions -- Model4: Ability To Love -- Model5: Ability To Control and Regulate Self -- Model6: Combination of Both Abilities -- Model7: The Triangle of Living -- Normative Theoretical Models -- Model8: Self-Identity Differentiation -- Model9: Styles in Relationships -- Model10: Interactions in Intimate Relationships -- Model11: Selfhood -- Model12: Priorities -- Clinically Relevant Models -- Model13: Distance Regulation -- Model14: A Pathogenic Drama Triangle -- Model15: Intimacy -- Model16: Negotiation -- The Improvement of Relational Competence -- Promotion of Relational Competence: Approaching Positive Experiences -- Prevention of Relational Incompetence: Avoiding Negative Experiences -- Treatment of Severe Relational Incompetence: One Approach Is Not Enough -- Conclusion -- Fully Functional Relational Competence.
Keywords: Personality; Social psychology; Psychotherapy .; Personality and Social Psychology; Psychotherapy