Our History
The Stone Center for Developmental Services and Studies at the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) was
dedicated in 1981 at Wellesley College to the prevention of psychological problems, the
enhancement of psychological well-being, and the search for a more
comprehensive understanding of human development. Founded with a
generous grant from Grace W. and Robert S. Stone, the mission was
carried out through education, research, and community outreach.
Particular attention was paid to the experiences of women, children,
and families across culturally diverse populations. Over the years,
innovative theoretical work on women's psychological development and
model programs for the prevention of psychological problems were
developed.Jean Baker Miller, M.D. served as the founding director of the Stone Center. In 1995, the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute was established. Scholars from the JBMTI have brought
Relational-Cultural Theory to over 100,000 people in workshops,
trainings, conventions, and symposia sponsored by various groups
throughout the world.
The Wellesley Centers for Women was formally established in 1995, when the Center for
Research on Women (founded in 1974) and the Stone Center for Development Services and
Studies at Wellesley College joined together to become a single organization.
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