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Dear Conference Participants and Attendees,

It is with great excitement that I welcome you to our second A Mindful Miami Conference!

Ever since I shared my intention to offer this conference, interest and enthusiasm began to swell to a level I could never have imagined! This gathering is dedicated to disseminating the seeds of mindfulness throughout Miami to benefit our entire community of children.

I am deeply grateful to the distinguished presenters and pillars of our community who will be sharing their expertise here today. And I am thrilled to welcome the national trainers who are joining us from out of town - George Mumford, our Keynote Speaker, along with Ferris Buck Urbanowski and Susan Woods, leading international MBSR/MBCT professional trainers.

It is with the deepest respect that the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, who pioneered the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program in 1979 at the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School, is acknowledged. His dedication to widening the circle of mindfulness to alleviate suffering has led to remarkable professional interest. It is upon his shoulders that we all stand.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our generous sponsors and community partners for their heartfelt support. Without them we would not all be gathered here.

Please help me thank my Co-Chair Maria Shojaee, Marketing Chair Renee Lopez-Cantera, and our hardworking volunteer Conference Committee who committed tireless effort to making this a successful event.

Thank you, especially, for joining us here today! Perhaps this gathering of hearts and minds will launch a dialogue and ignite a call to action to becoming more mindful ourselves, the first step toward “A Mindful Miami.” Can we not spearhead a quiet evolution and become a national model for what it means to be a “mindful community?”

Sincerely,

Valerie York-Zimmerman Conference Co-Chair President, Mindful Kids Miami

Thank YouWhat is Mindfulness?

There are two well-known definitions of mindfulness. Perhaps the most recognized is:

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally.”

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. Professor of Medicine emeritus University of Massachusetts Medical School Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care and Society

What we say to children is:

“Mindfulness is paying attention to your life, here and now, with kindness and curiosity.”

Mindfulness is a basic human quality which intentionally cultivates moment-to-moment attention. The practice of mindfulness supports and strengthens the capacity of the mind to be fully in the present moment instead of controlled by habits of worrying about the future or being stuck in the past. Without mindfulness, the mind is like a monkey swinging from one branch to another, leaping from thought to thought or one association to another. The practice gently brings the mind back to the anchor of attention again and again. The intention is not to get rid of sensations, feelings or thoughts. It is to cultivate a deeper awareness of one’s direct experience with acceptance and friendly curiosity unobscured by judgments.

The internationally acclaimed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program, pioneered in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn, is the foundational training designed to teach people how to develop and cultivate a personal practice of mindfulness. MBSR is a secular discipline emphasizing compassion.

Clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy and value of mindfulness in decreasing physical and psychological symptoms. Mindfulness-Based Interventions have been shown to be helpful in reducing anxiety, preventing depression relapse, helping with sleep and eating disorders, preventing relapse of substance abuse, improving focus and concentration, improving relationship skills, strengthening emotional resilience, developing relaxation, and deepening a sense of wellbeing.

Valerie York-Zimmerman CFM Certified MBSR Teacher Mindful Kids Miami, Inc.


Dear Speakers, Sponsors, Community Partners, and Friends,

As Co-Chair of “A Mindful Miami Conference”, I would like to personally welcome each of you to today’s conference. It’s an exciting time for Mindfulness and is a privilege and honor to be a part of such a transforming platform.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to each of the distinguished speakers, panelists, and moderators for sharing their expertise to help expand the awareness of Mindfulness. I would also like to

express my sincere appreciation to the sponsors and community partners for their unconditional support of Mindful Kids Miami and UMindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. To colleagues, friends, and guests, your presence is invaluable. To the amazing planning committee, thank you for your time and contributions, it takes a village!

Today, you will have the opportunity to acquaint yourself with how mindfulness practice could help manage emotions to improve your personal wellbeing. It is our mission to disseminate knowledge about mindfulness, provide a forum for dialogue, and implement programs that promote mental health for children and the community at large. The conference has been divided into four distinct segments: The Science of Mindfulness, Mindfulness in Healthcare, Mindfulness in Education, and Mindfulness in Criminal Justice and Mental Health. The segments will discuss the benefits of implementing mindfulness practice in our daily life. It is my hope that you find the information presented both, engaging and energizing.

You are truly our greatest asset to help format the future for a Mindful Miami. Without your leadership and support, we could not accomplish what we do. My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

Most sincerely,

Maria L. Shojaee, MBA Conference Co-Chair Adjunct Faculty, UM School of Nursing and Health Studies Member, UMindfulness Research and Practice Initiative

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Amishi Jha, Ph.D. Co-Chair UMindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami

Scott Rogers, J.D. Co-Chair of UMindfulness Research & Practice Initiative; Director, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of Miami School of Law

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George has worked with Boston College Men’s and Women’s Basketball; Ohio University Athletic Department; University of Minnesota Women’s Basketball; and three Premiership Football (Soccer) Clubs. He also consults with other athletic departments and other organizations and private clients. Some of his clients include Olympic Athletes, Athletic Organizations, Coaches, Senior Athletic Administrators, and Athletes competing in a variety of sports (Soccer, Volley Ball, Football, Baseball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Golf, Figure Skating, Fencing, and Softball).

He also works as an Executive Coach. George’s clients include Corporate Executives, Medical Doctors and individuals. While working at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester Massachusetts, Department of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Stress Reduction Clinic, He developed and implemented Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Programs for an Inner-city “Satellite” Clinic and several Massachusetts Correctional Institution Facilities.

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Scott Rogers, J.D., Co-Chair of UMindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, Director, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of Miami Law School

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Mindfulness in Healthcare - Pediatric Caregivers and Patients

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Amishi Jha, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami

David Lee, Ph.D., Professor, Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Ashwin Mehta, M.D., MPH, Medical Director of Sylvester Integrative Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Maria L. Shojaee, MBA, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami

Program AgendaKEYNOTE SPEAKER: George Mumford, Sports Psychology Consultant and Mindfulness Trainer for the Chicago Bulls, L.A. Lakers, and N.Y. Knicks

Mindfulness in Education - Teachers and Students

Chair: Valerie York-Zimmerman, Founder and President of Mindful Kids Miami, CFM Certified MBSR Teacher, University of Massachusetts, and MTTP Trainer

Speakers: David Lawrence Jr., President of The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation, Education and Community Leadership Scholar, University of Miami School of Education and Human Development, Children’s Movement of Florida

Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., Senior Vice-President for Medical Affairs, Dean, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and CEO of the University of Miami Health System

Panel Moderator: Trudy Novicki, J.D.

Panel Members: Ferris Buck Urbanowski, MA, Former Director of Training, Center for Mindfulness, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Consultant, So. Burlington School District, Vermont Public Schools

Vera Hirsh, Principal, Academy of International Education (AIE) Charter School, Miami Springs

George Mumford, Mindfulness Trainer for Chicago Bulls, L.A. Lakers, N.Y. Knicks

Scott Rogers, J.D., Director, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of Miami School of Law

Valerie York-Zimmerman, Founder, President, Mindful Kids Miami, CFM Certified MBSR Teacher, University of Massachusetts, and MTTP Trainer

Mindfulness in Criminal Justice and Mental IllnessChair: The Honorable Steve Leifman, Miami-Dade County Court Judge; Chair, Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in the Court

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Ashwin Mehta, M.D., MPH. Medical Director of Sylvester Integrative Medicine, Sylvester Compre- hensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

George Mumford Sports Psychology Consultant and Mindfulness Trainer for Chicago Bulls, L.A. Lakers, N.Y. Knicks

Scott Rogers, J.D. Co-Chair of UMindfulness Research & Practice Initiative; Director, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of Miami School of Law

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Jon Shaw, M.D. Professor and Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Maria L. Shojaee, MBA, Conference Co-Chair Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami

Ferris Buck Urbanowski, MA Former Director of Training, Center for Mindfulness, University of Massachusetts Medical Center; Consultant, So. Burlington School District, Vermont Public Schools

Susan Woods, MSW, LICSW Clinical Psychotherapist, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, Consultant for M-B Professional Training, MBSR/MBCT Supervisor and Advisor on Clinical Trials

Valerie York-Zimmerman, Conference Co-Chair Founder and President, Mindful Kids Miami, CFM Certified MBSR Teacher, Center for Mindfulness, University of Massachusetts, and MTTP Trainer

Scott Rogers, J.D. Co-Chair of UMindfulness Research & Practice Initiative, Director, Mindfulness in Law Program

Trudy Novicki, J.D. Executive Director, Kristi House Child Advocacy Center

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Maria L. Shojaee Adjunct Faculty, UM School of Nursing and HealthDirector Studies; Member, UMindfulness Research and Practice Initiative

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On November 2, 2011 Mindful Kids Miami (MKM) began teaching its first pilot program in the form of an after-school program to disadvantaged/underserved school children from Tucker and Carver Elementary Schools. The children from grades 2 through 5 were brought into The Kampong after school from The Barnyard in the West Grove. The program was very successful and continues to flourish.

In December of 2011, MKM received its 501(c)(3) status and became a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to make available age-appropriate mindfulness-based training for the benefit of all children and teens, grades Pre-K through 12, in Miami-Dade schools, hospitals, healthcare centers, and institutional settings.

Research demonstrates that both privileged and underprivileged children are experi-encing escalating levels of stress impairing brain development, the ability to learn, and behavior. Studies show that mindfulness training for children and teens:

• Increases Attention and Focus – resulting in higher academic achievement• Reduces Stress – allowing kids to learn more and perform better• Improves Impulse Control – increasing teaching time in the classroom• Develops Emotional Regulation – teaching chil-dren to “respond” rather than “react”• Builds Empathy and Compassion – cultivating tolerance of cultural, religious, and sexual diversity as well as reducing cruelty, bullying, and violence.

It has become apparent to experts throughout the country that the best way to teach mindfulness to children and teens is for adults to embody the essence of mindfulness through a calm, moment-to-moment awareness and kind presence. Like other leading organizations, MKM focuses on skillful mindfulness-based training for educators, healthcare providers, youth services providers, and child advocates who can model mindfulness as well as teach fun, age-appropriate practices, games, and skills to chil-dren. MKM’s approach is highly experiential. It emphasizes practicing mindfulness and loving kindness.

Mindfulness is like swimming. You can’t learn how to swim by standing on the side of the pool or having someone lecture you about swimming. You have to jump in the water and start to paddle along with the other kids.

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1. Mindfulness in Healthcare

Mindfulness training benefits both healthcare providers and their patients. Researchers have firmly established the relationship between physical health and psychological functioning. Mindfulness practices are proven to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and fear in populations with cancer and chronic illness. Now, increasing evidence is documenting the relationship between mindfulness practices and the structure of our genes. Physicians are now using meditation alongside medication in clinical settings with adults and children alike.

Health systems that incorporate mindfulness for physicians experience less burnout and more compassionate care. Research publications regarding mindfulness are increasing exponentially, further unraveling the dynamic connection between body and mind, and contributing to a renewed focus on implementing positive health behaviors towards optimal wellness in healthcare.

Children:

Duncan, L., Coatsworth, J., Greenberg, M. (2009). A model of mindful parenting: Implications for parent-child relationships and prevention research. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev, 12, 255-270.

Jones, P., et al. (2013). Can mindfulness-based interventions help adolescents with cancer? Psycho-oncology, 22, 2548-2551.

Lagor, A., Williams, D., Lerner, J., McClure, K. (2013). Lessons learned from a mindfulness-based intervention for chronically ill youth. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 1, 146-158.

Simkin, DR, Black, NB. Meditation and mindfulness in clinical practice. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014 Jul; 23(3):487-534. Adults:

Beach, D., Korthuis, P., Epstein, R., Sharp, V., Ratanawongsa, N., Cohn, J., Eggly, S., Sankar, A., Moore, R., and Saha, S. (2013). A Multicenter Study of Physician Mindfulness and Health Care Quality. Annals of Family Medicine, 11 (5), 421-428.

Bohlmeijer, E., Prenger, R., Taal, E., & Cuijpers, P. (2010). The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on mental health of adults with a chronic medical disease: A meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 68 (6), 539-544.

Fish, J., et al. (2014). Mindfulness-based cancer stress management: Impact of a mindfulness-based programme on psychological distress and quality of life. European Journal of Cancer Care, 23, 413-421.

Goyal, M., Singh, S., Sibinga, E., Gould, N., Rowland-Seymour, A., Sharma, R., Berger, Z., Sleicher, D., Maron, D., Shihab, H., Ranasinghe, P., Linn, S., Saha, S., Bass, E., Haythornwaite, J. (2014). Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-Being: A systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, Mar; 174(3): 357-68.

Hofmann, S. G., Sawyer, A. T., Witt, A. A., & Oh, D. (2010). The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2), 169-183. Ledesma, D., Kumano, H. (2009). Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: A meta-analysis. Psycho-Oncology, 18, 571-579.

Lengacher, CA, et al. Influence of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on Telomerase Activity in Women with Breast Cancer (BC). Biol Res Nurs. 2014 Jan 30. Zainal, N., et al. (2013). The efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction on mental health of breast cancer patients: a meta-analysis. Psycho-oncology, 22, 1457-1465.

2. Mindfulness in Education

Research demonstrates that integrating mindfulness training into Pre-K through 12 education significantly benefits educators and students. It has been shown to: (1) increase attention and focus (2) reduce stress (3) improve impulse control (4) develop emotional regulation (5) build tolerance and compassion leading to happier and safer schools.

Biegel, G.M., Brown, K.W., Shapiro, S.L., & Schubert, C. (2009). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for the treatment of adolescent psychiatric outpatients: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, 77, 855-866.

Broderick, P.C., & Metz, S. (2009). Learning to BREATHE: A pilot trial of a mindfulness curriculum for adolescents. Advances in School Mental Health Promotions, 2, 35-46.

Flook, J., Smalley, S.L., Kitil, J., Galla, B.M., Kaiser-Greenland, S., Lock, J., et al. (2010). Effects of mindful awareness practices on executive functions in elementary school children. Journal of Applied School Psychology. 26(1), 70-95.

Jennings, P.A., Lantieri, L., & Roeser, R.W. (2011). Supporting educational goals through cultivating mindfulness: Approaches for teachers and students. In A. Higgins-D’Alessandro, M. Corrigan and P. Brown (eds.), Handbook of Prosocial Education.

Napoli, M., Drech, P.R., & Holley, L.C. (2005). Mindfulness training for elementary school students: The attention academy. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 21, 99-125.

Saltzman, A., & Goldin, P. (2008). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for school-age children. In S.C. Hayes & L.A. Greco (Eds.), Acceptance and Mindfulness Interventions for Children

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Adolescents and Families (pp. 139-161). Oakland: Context Press/New Harbinger.

Schonert-Reichl, K.A., & Lawlor, M.S. (2010). The effects of a mindfulness-based education program on pre- and early adolescents’ well-being and social and emotional competence. Mindfulness, 1, 137-151.

Semple, R.J., Lee, J., Rosa, D., & Miller, L.F. (2010). A randomized trial of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for children: Promoting mindful attention to enhance social emotional resiliency in children. Journal of Child and Family Studies. v19n2p2p218-229 Apr 2010.

Zoogman, S., Goldberg, S.B., Hoyt, W.T., Miller L. (2014). Teachers College, Columbia University; University of Wisconsin, Madison; Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, Waisman Center for Brain Imaging and Behavior, University of Wisconsin. Mindfulness Interventions with Youth: A Meta-Analysis. Mindfulness doi:10.1007/s12671-013-0260-4.

Fernando, R. (2012). Mindful Schools with UC Davis, Measuring the efficacy and sustainability of a mindfulness-based in-class intervention. Largest randomized-controlled study to date involving 937 children and 47 teachers in 3 Oakland public elementary schools. (2011-2012).

3. Mindfulness in Criminal Justice and Mental Illness

The failure to identify, diagnose and treat childhood trauma significantly contributes to the over-representation of people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. Miami-Dade County has the highest percentage of people with mental illnesses of any urban community in the United States. 9.1% of Miami-Dade County’s general population has a serious mental illness. This is 2-3 times the national average and equates to 155,000 adults and 55,000 children. Trauma is one of the greatest risk factors for criminal justice involvement for people with mental illnesses.

In fact, 92% of all women in jail with a serious mental illness have suffered trauma – mostly sexual abuse as children. 75% of men in jail with serious mental illnesses also have suffered from trauma. Additionally, approximately 80% of people with mental illnesses have a co-occurring disorder – meaning they have both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder placing them at an extremely high risk of incarceration.

Yet, little if any trauma related services, including mindfulness, has been made available to this vulnerable population. Aside from the extraordinary human cost and suffering to the individual and their family, the economic costs are exorbitant and a waste of critical tax dollars. Appropriate treatment that helps heal and guide these individuals is a much better approach that will ultimately improve public safety, save critical tax dollars and will provide true hope and opportunity for people with mental illnesses.

Research Continued

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Mindfulness training for self-regulation and stress with incarcerated youth: A pilot study, Himelstein, S. and colleagues, Probation Journal (2012).

A qualitative investigation of the experience of a mindfulness-based intervention with incarcerated adolescents, Himelstein, S. and colleagues. Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2012).

Mindfulness training improves attentional task performance in incarcerated youth: A group randomized controlled intervention trial, Leonard, N., Casarjian, B., Jha, A., et al. Front.Psychol. 2013 Nov 8;4:792.

Modifying resilience mechanisms in at-risk individuals: A controlled study of mindfulness training in marines preparing for deployment, Johnson, D.C., et al, Am J. Psychiatry (2014); 171:844-853.

Mindfulness-based therapy: A comprehensive meta-analysis, Khoury B., et al, Clin Psychol Rev 2013 Aug:33(6):763-71.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Chiesa, A., Serretti, A., Psychiatry Res 2011 May 30, 187(3)441053.

Exposure to violence in young inner-city adolescents: Relationships with suicidal ideation, depression, and PTSD symptomatology, Mazza, J.J., Reynolds, W.M. (1999), Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 27(3), 203-213.

Depersonalization, mindfulness, and childhood trauma, Michal, M., Beutel, M.E., J Ner Ment Dis. 2007 Aug:195(8)693-6.

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We would like to thank Sharon Theroux, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Director of the South Florida Center for Mindfulness for her help with our research.

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NursesUniversity of Miami Hospital The University of Miami Hospital designates this live activity for nurses: 8.5 hours CE Offering: FNB50-316

LawyersUniversity of Miami School of LawFlorida CLE credits approved for 7.5 credits by University of Miami School of Law.

TeachersMiami-Dade County Public Schools8 Master Plan Points (MPP) will be offered by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools to teachers who attend the Conference.

PsychologistsUniversity of Miami College of Arts & SciencesThe Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Miami designates this conference for 5 CEUs for Florida Licensed psychologists.

PhysiciansUniversity of Miami Miller School of MedicineCME - Sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. View CME details on pages 38-41.

Social WorkersBarry University School of Social Work5.5 CE credits have been approved for licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists. Provider 50-190 Expiration: 2015

Continuing Education Credits

Post Master’s Certificate inMindfulness Therapeutic Practice

February 2015 (limited enrollment)An experiential, interactive 4-day (24 hours total) program of instruction composed of 2 modules:• Module 1 (can be taken alone for a reduced price) will focus on self-care by developing your own mindfulness practice through yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness exercises.• Module 2 will focus on integrating mindfulness into your clinical work with clients.CEU’s will be offered for both modules.

For more information contact: Dr. Ed Tucker at [email protected] or Jennifer Williams at [email protected] or 305-899-3900

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A Mindful Miami Conference

General Information: This conference is designed to provide essential information on mindfulness practice and how these can help adults and children in healthcare and social settings. The conference also includes an evaluation completed by participants wishing to receive CME credits.

Target Audience: This program is intended for healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers, mid-level providers and other members of the community interested in learning more about mindfulness practices and how these can help adults and children in healthcare and social settings

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the value and use of meditation and mindfulness techniques for treating symptomatic anxiety, depression and pain in youth

• Demonstrate the latest research regarding mindfulness in children

• Evaluate how mindfulness practice work to relieve stress and promote wellbeing in both adults and children

•Examine Public Health issues resulting from neglect, abuse, trauma, drugs, and violence. Demonstrate how mindfulness practice initiatives help youth and adults to communicate and self-regulate emotionally, without anger or violence

• Explain how mindfulness practice improves and enhances teamwork, leadership, communication, and relationships for college students, athletes in the playing field, and professionals in the work place.

• Recognize how trauma, substance abuse, and homelessness are symptoms of a larger set of factors which contribute to repeated involvement in the justice system- serious and persistent mental illness.

• Examine how a mindfulness-based intervention during early childhood trauma might be beneficial and effective.

• Evaluate how our community is in the midst of a mental health crisis and how our community system of dealing with the crisis is antiquated, fragmented, and grossly inadequate. Explain how Miami-Dade has the highest incidence of mental illness of any urban area in the United States-almost 3 times the national average.

Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and Mindful Kids Miami, Inc. The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates Journal-Based CME activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Speaker, Panelists and Moderators Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Resolution Summary All conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships, or the lack thereof, will be provided to learners.

The following speakers, panelists and moderators have indicated that they do not have relevant financial relationships with commercial interests:

Moderators:

• Valerie York-Zimmerman, Founder and President of Mindful Kids Miami, CFM Certified MBSR Teacher and MTTP Trainer

• Scott Rogers, J.D., Co-Chair of UMindfulness Research & Practice Initiative, Director, Mindfulness in Law Program

• Trudy Novicki, J.D., Executive Director, Kristi House Child Advocacy Center

Speakers:

• Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

• Amishi Jha, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami

CME Disclosure


• Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., Dean, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Senior Vice-President for Medical Affairs, and CEO of the University of Miami Health System

• David Lawrence, Jr., President of The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation, Education and Community Leadership Scholar, University of Miami School of Education and Human Development, Children’s Movement of Florida

• The Honorable Steve Leifman, Miami-Dade County Court Judge; Chair, Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in the Court

• George Mumford, Sports Psychology Consultant and Mindfulness Trainer for the Chicago Bulls, L.A. Lakers, and N.Y. Knicks

Panelists

• The Honorable Jeri Beth Cohen, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge, Dependency and Criminal Drug Court Divisions

• Alan Delamater, Ph.D., Psychologist, Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

• Vera Hirsh, Principal, Academy of International Education (AIE) Charter School, Miami Springs

• Amishi Jha, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami

• David Lee, Ph.D., Professor, Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

• The Honorable Steve Leifman, Chair, Florida Supreme Court Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues

• Ashwin Mehta, M.D., MPH, Medical Director of Sylvester Integrative Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

• George Mumford, Mindfulness Trainer for Bulls, Lakers, Knicks

• Scott Rogers, J.D., Director, Mindfulness in Law Program, University of Miami School of Law

• Jon Shaw, M.D., Professor and Director, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

• Maria L. Shojaee, MBA, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami

• Ferris Buck Urbanowski, MA, Former Director of Training, Center for Mindfulness, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Consultant, So. Burlington School District, Vermont Public Schools

• Susan Woods, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Psychotherapist, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, Consultant for M-B Professional Training, MBSR/MBCT Supervisor and Advisor on Clinical Trials

• Valerie York-Zimmerman, Founder and President, Mindful Kids Miami, CFM Certified MBSR Teacher and MTTP Trainer

The following speakers, panelists and moderators have indicated that they have relevant financial relationships with the following commercial interests:

Panelist

Radu Saveanu, M.D., Professor and Vice-Chair of Education, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Type of Affiliation/Financial Interest Name of Commercial Interest Grants/Research Support Brain Resource

All Conflicts of Interest have been resolved.

Services for the disabled

If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, please send an email with your request to [email protected], at least 15 days prior to the conference.

CME Disclosure Continued


Dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County...

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Informed Families is proud to be a partner of the Mindful Kids Miami Conference.

It takes a community to raise safe, healthy and drug free kids.

Help us reach the kids in your school, church, community: Become an Informed Families Ambassador

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He gets his dance moves from his mom.

His smile from his dad.

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BUILDING CONFIDENCETHROUGH FASHION.

Style Saves raises funds allocated to underprivileged students in the South Florida area. In collaboration with The Miami Foundation, Style Saves works with local retail stores,

designers and boutiques to provide these students with brand-new outfits for back-to-school and prom. By using collective industry backgrounds to develop this project, the Style Saves

team seeks donations from fashion aficionados, patrons and philanthropists. Fundraising activities include various social and fashion events, which help garner funds and raise

awareness for the Style Saves cause and most importantly—the children.

Fashion Meets Philanthropy

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Providing organic natural hair and body care.

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Special appreciation and thank you to:

• Felix Becerra, for your dedication and professionalism in graphic design of conference print material.

And many thanks to the Mindful Kids Miami volunteers for their time and dedication.

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