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March 16, 1925 - March 5, 2025
Dr. Robert H. Morgan, Assistant Professor Emeritus, University of Miami, entered into eternal life on March 5, 2025. He was the founder of The Heroes Program for Survivors of Domestic Violence at the Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami, where he taught for 48 years. Throughout his long and illustrious career he received numerous awards among which are counted: The Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Miami; Social Worker of the Year, Florida Chapter; The Governor's Peace at Home Award; The Heart of Social Work Award for Lifetime Achievement; The Justice for All Award for Outstanding Contributions for Victims of Crime as well as awards from Barry University and FIU for his legacy to Field Education.
If you would like to add a memory or send comfort to the family, please click here.
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Inter-professional collaborative (IPC) Spotlight
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The Lifespan IPC, comprised of multidisciplinary health care professionals and community consumers, seek to address issues related to continuity of care across the lifespan. Priorities include integrating input from individuals with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and their families concerning existing barriers to continuity of care, creating a clinic for adults with ID/DD, and providing education for community clinicians and students about variations in approach to patient care that would be necessary for adult settings.
The Lifespan IPC meets every second Friday of the month at 1:00 pm. If you'd like to participate please reach out to:
Leads:
Rochelle Baer, LCSW
Lawrence Friedman, PhD
Below are some program highlights and upcoming events connected to Lifespan:
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Grand Rounds Guest Speaker: Kelly J. Mahler OTD, OTR/L
March 28, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm - Register HereInteroception is an important sensory system that helps us to experience internal body signals like an empty stomach, tense muscles, full bladder or racing heart. Research indicates that these internal body signals provide valuable clues to how we feel and what our body uniquely needs for regulation and health. This session will provide an overview of what the latest research tells us about interoception followed by a discussion surrounding factors that can derail and/or restore interoceptive awareness.
Learning Objectives:
- Define interoception and its role insupporting emotional wellbeing andmental health.
- Identify at least one factor that can disrupt interoception.
- List at least one strategy to restore orenhance interoceptive awareness.
Credit designation:
♦ Florida Board for LCSW, LMFT and LMHCapproved 1 CE credit, Provider # BAP Exp. Date 3/31/2025.
♦ 1 CE credit approved for psychology.Mailman Center is approved by the AmericanPsychological Association to sponsorcontinuing education for psychologists.
♦ 0.1 ASHA CEU
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The DASH (Disability Awareness and Sensitivity in Healthcare) initiative provides a systems-level, quality assurance and improvement approach to addressing the healthcare disparities faced by patients with a disability.
DASH is a three-pronged approach:
- Assesment - routine documentation of disability status and disability-related accommodative needs.
- Evaluation - systematic incorporation of disability into existing healthcare evaluation efforts.
- Education - development and provision of tailored educational training and remediation opportunities and resources.
DASH offers a free online training course that transforms this approach to patient care for those with visible and invisible disabilities.
New users should create a free account before accessing link to register for the course.
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The PATH Clinic is a coordinated care medical home of committed physicians and care coordinators who provide health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions. The PATH Clinic continues to grow, with new families making inquiries and new adult patients being seen each week.
PATH Medical Directors:
Jonathan L. Tolentino, MD
Anjali Saxena, MD
To schedule an appointment, please contact: 305-243-4900, select option #3 and ask for a PATH clinic appointment with Dr. Tolentino or Dr. Saxena.
For questions, please contact Shelly Baer, LCSW at 305-689-7058 or rbaer@med.miami.edu.
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One Team. One Fight.
11 UM faculty, staff, friends, and family on Team Hurricanes- Pediatrics raised over $12,000 to support cancer research at the Dolphins Cancer Challenge XV. Team Hurricanes-Pediatrics co-captains Jennifer Coto, Assistant Professor at the Mailman Center, and Jason Jent, Assistant Director at the Mailman Center, pictured with team members Mackenzie Coto and Madison Coto. 100% of all funds raised go directly to cancer research and improving the lives of those impacted by cancer through Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Click here to learn more.
We hope to grow Team Hurricanes- Pediatrics even more next year!
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Research Presentation Replay
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February Special Research Presentation
This presentation covered the prevalence and impact of trauma in youth, types of maltreatment, and PTSD risks. It outlined clinical approaches, including trauma-focused therapies and caregiver-focused programs. Emphasis was placed on assessment tools, therapeutic alliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultural considerations. A key focus was addressing gaps in services for children with problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) through specialized interventions and training. Lastly, it highlighted the role of research, teaching, and clinical practice in improving mental health outcomes.
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"This learning experience was an excellent opportunity to meet other students in the same field with similar challenges and successes. I loved my time here and continually recommend it to fellow colleagues."
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— Adria Watson, LEND trainee (Education/Special Education)
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