Dr. Helyne
The Healthier Futures Project
Education and Background
Ph.D., MPH, C.F.L.E.
Ph.D. 2011 – Texas Tech University, Human Development and Family Studies
MPH 2016 - Eastern Kentucky University, Community Health Education
M.S. 2008 – Texas Tech University, Human Development and Family Studies
B.A. 2006 – Midwestern State University, Psychology Areas of Expertise Adolescent Development Sexual Health Family Diversity
Dr. Helyne Frederick is currently a faculty member in the UNC School of Education, and directs the undergraduate program in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS). She is passionate about helping students and professionals maximize their skills in providing services for children and families. She previously served as an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Family and Consumer Sciences Program at Winthrop University in South Carolina. She developed an HDFS program for Winthrop and led the program to obtain the Certified Family Life Educator credential from the National Council on Family Relations. Dr. Frederick also directs the HDFS internships at UNC which places students in educational, health, and social services organizations.
Our mission is to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and create meaningful, lasting impact through everything we do. Driven by a vision to inspire change, push boundaries, we deliver work that truly makes a difference.
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Publications
Links to Publications
Frederick, H., Wade, J. M., Parker, S., Dillon, H., Durocher, S., & Wilson, D. (2023). Perspectives on Sexual Socialization from a Sample of Black Heterosexual College Women. Journal of Family Issues, 45(8), 2021-2048. https://doi.org/10.1177/0192513X231194284 (Original work published 2024)
Frederick, H., Wade, J., Parker, S., Wilson, D., Wiley, B., & Taylor, K. (2021). Understanding Openness to Involvement in Sexual Health Care Research: Narratives from a Sample of Black College Women in the United States. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.17615/815q-7s96
Frederick, H., Wade, J. M., Parker, S., Kirkpatrick, S., & Yarell, E. (2023). Black Women’s Sexual Communication: Retrospective Accounts of Messages from Male and Female Family Members. Journal of Family Communication, 23(3-4), 241–257. https://doi.org/10.1080/15267431.2023.2237489
Gore, J. S., Frederick, H., & Ramkissoon, M. (2018). Mother-daughter communication and health: A cross-cultural comparison. Health care for women international, 39(9), 994–1007. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2018.1488852
About Me
Hello, and thank you for visiting! I’m Dr. Helyne Frederick-Price, a proud native of Grenada with a passion for promoting healthy futures for youth and families. I am a Certified Family Life Educator with over 13 years of experience as a professor of family science and leader in higher education.
Family Life Educator
I specialize in empowering youth, educators, and families. My coaching approach integrates psychological insights, creative practices, and archetypal exploration to guide you through these transformative moments with clarity and resilience.
Together, we’ll confront limiting beliefs, foster self-trust, and connect you with your inner wisdom. Whether you’re overcoming self-doubt or striving to create a life aligned with your authentic self, I’m here to provide a safe, supportive space for your journey.
Awards and Recognitions
Helyne Frederick honored by National Council on Family Relations
The National Council on Family Relations has named faculty member Helyne Frederick as the 2020 recipient of its Certified Family Life Education Special Recognition Award. Frederick was honored in recognition of her outstanding service to the council’s CFLE program.
Helyne Frederick wins public service award
Faculty member Helyne Frederick, program director of the Human Development and Family Studies program, has been awarded the Office of the Provost Award for Partnership, one of Carolina’s annual Public Service Awards. Frederick was one of 11 individuals and one organization to be recognized for outstanding contributions to the campus and the community.
HDFS program recognized with CFLE certification
The School of Education’s Human Development and Family Studies program has received certification from the National Council on Family Relations, which provides the program’s graduates access to provisional certification as Certified Family Life Educators.