Dialogues - CAHSS Winter 2018

13 NSU CAHSS Dialogues Department of Family Therapy Dealing with the Aftermath of School Shootings The Department of Family Therapy (DFT) and the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development have offered assistance in many ways to help those impacted by the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. DFT students worked hand in hand with Red Cross volunteers in Parkland to provide counseling to students, faculty and staff members, and families. Students can gain more insight on what they can do in the aftermath by listening to a free webinar by the Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. http://www.famft.org/recording-fridays -training-dealing-aftermath-tragedy -posted-wish-hear-interview-dr-larry -barlow-dr-tyon-hall-dr-michael-alicea/ Celebrating the Life of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton “When you strengthen families you ultimately strengthen the community.” — Dr. T. Berry Brazelton Trailblazer and renowned pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., died March 14, just short of his 100th birthday. He was a pioneer in the field of infant mental health and united marriage and family therapists, psychologists, pediatricians, social workers, politicians, and other field leaders for strength-based and trauma-informed care of children. To carry forward Brazelton’s work, learn more about how you can get involved at brazeltontouchpoints.org/honor . The Department of Family Therapy (DFT) had many events during the winter semester. Adjunct Professor Retreat DFT adjunct professors participated in a retreat in January at the Stable Place where Equine Assisted Family Therapy flourishes. DFT interns and Stable Place staff members encouraged the adjunct professors to expand their teaching to include exploring areas of strength and growth. Internship Fair An internship fair was held in March. Irina Vicnansky, program coordinator, organized and hosted the event, which welcomed more than 30 community partners who had positions available for interns and employees. Introduction to Psychological First Aid In response to the Parkland tragedy, DFT deployed first responder advanced students supervised by Christine Beliard, Ph.D.; Randy Heller, Ph.D.; and Charmaine Borda, Ph.D. Additionally, Kara Erolin, Ph.D., assistant professor, and a Green Cross Academy field traumatologist, presented “Introduction to Psychological First Aid” to more than 90 participants during the course of a week. Many community agencies participated in the event. IFTA Michael Reiter, Ph.D., DFT professor, and student Faith Wonbin Jung presented at the International Family Therapy Association World Congress in Thailand. Other DFT student presenters included Ben-Gassendi St. Juste and Antoinette Edwards.