Relational Competence Theory

1. Background for a Hierarchical Theoretical Framework
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

2. Internal and External Measures to Evaluate Models of the Theory
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

3. Model1: The Width of Relationships
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

4. Model2: The Depth of Relationships
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

5. Model3: Socialization Settings for Relational Competence
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

6. Model4: Ability To Love
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

7. Model5: Ability To Control and Regulate Self
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

8. Model6: Combination of Both Abilities
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

9. Model7: The Triangle of Living
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

10. Model8: Self-Identity Differentiation
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

11. Model9: Styles in Relationships
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

12. Model10: Interactions in Intimate Relationships
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

13. Model11: Selfhood
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

14. Model12: Priorities
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

15. Model13: Distance Regulation
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

16. Model14: A Pathogenic Drama Triangle
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

17. Model15: Intimacy
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

18. Model16: Negotiation
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

19. Promotion of Relational Competence: Approaching Positive Experiences
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

20. Prevention of Relational Incompetence: Avoiding Negative Experiences
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

21. Treatment of Severe Relational Incompetence: One Approach Is Not Enough
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

22. Fully Functional Relational Competence
Luciano L’Abate, Mario Cusinato, Eleonora Maino, Walter Colesso, Claudia Scilletta

Keywords: Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology, Psychotherapy