Abstract
This article discusses the application of a relational approach to counseling women who misuse alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) that emphasizes the centrality of connection and relationship in women's lives and in their mental health treatment is described. The author applies RCT key concepts of relational awareness, relational competence, relational confidence, relational resilience, and transformation to counseling women who misuse AOD.