describes the evolution of the relational model . . . and discusses the difficulties faced by therapists who venture away from traditional approaches to clinical theory and practice [describes how the Stone Center relational approach to therapy grew] from the dialogues of a group of 4 clinicians . . . who felt that existing psychological theories frequently led to misunderstanding rather than understanding of women / examine how our models could be different, pointing to what we hoped would be a better understanding of women's experiences / sought to clarify our value orientations and to look at women clients in their social context rather than as solely intrapsychic beings to be changed by psychological treatment