The Oregon
Resiliency Project
Our Mission:
Research, Training, & Outreach
The Oregon Resiliency Project (ORP) is a research, training, and outreach effort aimed at promoting social and emotional learning, researching coping and resiliency skills, and preventing depression, anxiety, and related concerns among children and youth in school settings. ORP is directed by Dr. Ken Merrell, professor of school psychology at the University of Oregon. The ORP team includes Dr. Merrell, several graduate students from the UO College of Education, and our partners in public schools and mental health agencies. During the 2007-2008 academic year, the ORP team will be led by Dr. Barbara Gueldner, visiting assistant professor of school psychology at UO.
ORP currently has two primary efforts. First, we are are continuing to research and refine our innovative Strong Kids social-emotional learning curricula, which include Strong Start, Strong Kids, and Strong Teens. These programs are designed to teach essential life skills that will result in greater emotional and social resiliency and coping, and better mental health. These evidence-based programs consist of 10-12 scripted, easy to use lessons (40-50 minutes each) designed to be used in small groups or classrooms with students. For more information on any of the Strong Kids programs, go to the official Strong Kids website at http://strongkids.uoregon.edu.
Second, our team is researching various topics related to social-emotional development, functioning, assessment, and intervention with children and adolescents. Click on the "Current Projects" link to learn more.
Use the links on the left side of this web page to learn more about ORP, including how you can access free helpful materials from us. We welcome your interest in the Oregon Resiliency Project!
most recent update: September 19, 2007