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Working With Patriarchy, Culture & Power | Relational Bridges

Discover how cultural identity, patriarchy, and ancestral roots shape the way we practice couples therapy. — In this powerful interview, senior RLI faculty, Bonny Slim, LMFT, is joined by Nidia Valadez, LPC-S, RLT Certified Couples Therapist. Together, they discuss how culture and identity inform the way we understand and practice Relational Life Therapy (RLT). Nidia shares her experience as an Indigenous Mexican woman who immigrated to the U.S. at 14 – navigating internalized patriarchy, and the loss and reclamation of cultural roots. She discusses how these experiences shape her approach to working with couples, including bicultural relationships. You’ll hear how she integrates Indigenous perspectives, cultural awareness, and RLT’s loving confrontation to support couples who may be navigating acculturation differences and power imbalances. Watch now to learn how RLT principles can be adapted with cultural awareness and how your own identity can become a powerful resource in therapy sessions. — WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How cultural identity shapes relational patterns and therapy Ways to address internalized patriarchy with both men and women How to use loving confrontation to balance power dynamics in sessions The importance of curiosity when working across cultures How ancestral roots and spirituality can support relational healing — WANT TO GO DEEPER? ➡️ RLT Level 1: Begin your training in Relational Life Therapy with a clear, structured approach to complex couples work – https://relationallife.com/level-1-tr... — If this resonates with you, subscribe for weekly insights into RLT and the tools and interventions that help couples create meaningful change for more loving, connected relationships.