Relational-Cultural Theory

Gender Relations Project
Promoting Healthy Gender Relationships

This project seeks to promote healthy and productive connections between men and women, girls and boys, and within families, organizations, and society.


Jean Baker Miller Training Institute
JBMTI

The workshops, courses, trainings, and publications at the Institute utilize the Relational-Cultural Model of development, which focuses on 'growth-fostering relationships' as central to positive human development.


Mothers-Sons Project: A special project at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute
Relationships Between Mothers and Sons

This study seeks to emphasize connection between mothers and sons by defining stages in development and countering the pressures faced in each one.


Wellesley Relational Model Instrument Development
Measuring Relational-Cultural Development

This measurement instrument was introduced as a dynamic way to assess women's psychological development and ways in which relationships and connections foster psychological well-being.


Working Connections Project: A special project at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute
Growth-Fostering Connections in Work Environments

This project is designed to explore and develop approaches to enhancing business practice and productivity through relational and emotional intelligence, and encourages mutual empowerment, the shifting of organizational norms, and continuous learning and teaching.