3C Institute
Our intervention programs and materials are not only extremely effective and engaging, they have also been honored by well-respected review agencies. And we continue to build on those successes through new research and development projects. Check this area often to keep abreast of the exciting developments at 3C Institute.
Trauma in Child-Serving Settings In the decades since the CDC-Kaiser Permanente study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), researchers have learned more about the troubling effects of trauma on children and
Self-Management Driving a car, getting a job, managing money: increasing independence is a hallmark of the transition to adulthood. Most people remember these first steps into becoming an adult, but
In a recent interview, 3C Institute’s CEO and founder Dr. Melissa DeRosier said that “effective online learning is here to stay.” These words demonstrate how quickly education has changed in
Substance use among teenagers carries substantial risks. It can impair cognitive development, increase the likelihood of dangerous behavior, and contribute to health problems later in life. Although the Centers for Disease
Social and emotional learning (SEL) games largely center on creating scenarios and exercises that reflect social exchanges and social dynamics. Ideally, these exchanges and dynamics reflect real-world experiences, with the aim
April may be Child Abuse Prevention Month, but Children’s Trust of South Carolina focuses year round on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and 3C is excited to support their work.
3C Institute is excited to collaborate with The Innocent Justice Foundation (TIJF) on a course designed to provide mental health support to law enforcement officers, forensic analysts, and judicial personnel investigating and
3C Institute’s CEO, Melissa DeRosier, PhD, is visiting the University of Sheffield in England as part of a knowledge exchange aimed at developing an ongoing working collaboration between the two entities. Dr.
SAMHSA describes secondary traumatic stress (STS) as “the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another person.” Much of what we know about STS
3C Institute is collaborating with Dr. Eric Pedersen of the RAND Corporation on an online course designed for students preparing to study abroad. Dr. Pedersen’s interest in young adult/adolescent alcohol use led him to
Dr. Childress obtained her PhD in psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to coming to 3C Institute, she served as a research associate and a postdoctoral fellow in the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working on a longitudinal imaging study aimed at identifying the early markers of autism through behavioral and imaging methodologies. She has 19 years of autism research experience, during which she has examined the behavioral, personality, and cognitive characteristics of individuals with autism and their family members. Dr. Childress also has experience developing behavioral and parent report measurement tools, coordinating multi-site research studies, and collecting data from children and families. She has taught courses and seminars in general child development, autism, and cognitive development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.