October 4, 2018
The Melissa Institute’s Scientific Board member, Colleen Cicchetti, Ph.D., is this year’s recipient of the UNICEF Chicago Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work with Ann […]
September 25, 2018
The Melissa Institute was awarded a grant from United Way of Miami to provide a Trauma-Informed Care training to United Way’s partnering agencies. 75 professionals attended.
August 13, 2018
Elise Suna, LMFT, Education Director presented to Girl Power staff on Trauma-Informed Conflict Resolution Strategies.
July 31, 2018
The Melissa Institute presented to 40, high schoolers from Teen Court at St. Thomas University on gun violence and gun safety.
July 11, 2018
Scientific board member, Jim Larson, Ph.D., Executive Director, Heather Winters, LMHC, and Education Director, Elise Suna, LMFT provided a two-day training to 50 staff members from […]
June 2, 2018
The Melissa Institute staff attended the Mom’s Demand Action Wear Orange Event and had a table with resources.
May 16, 2018
The Melissa Institute presented to 20 parents on mental health and child sexual abuse at Chapman Elementary Head Start.
May 4, 2018
Approximately 200 professionals attended the 22nd annual conference in partnership with University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development. The conference focused on the impact […]
April 14, 2018
The Melissa Institute staff attended the Mom’s Demand Action Wear Orange Event and had a table with resources.