A new article has been published in the Frontiers in Psychiatry regarding a randomized pilot trial of Mom Power trauma- and attachment-informed multi-family group intervention in treating and preventing postpartum symptoms of depression among a health disparity sample.
Project ‘Community Building through Relational Health: Perinatal Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Community Prevention/Intervention’ was one of the projects mentioned in this Michigan Medicine Headlines story: U-M Health Commits $5.4 Million to Improve Health Equity in Washtenaw County
This project will fund engagement with community members and behavioral health providers to support perinatal mental health and parent-infant/toddler relational health within Washtenaw County through widespread training in Strong Roots Perinatal Dialectical Behavior Therapy (SR Peri DBT) for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Training will take place in the format of Learning Collaboratives to support providers, and to expand service provision in the County. “I’m excited that I was also awarded a Medicaid Match grant for this project, and we have an amendment going in to expand that match budget so that we will essentially double the budget of this project, and it will allow us to expand these services to other counties, and to other departments within Michigan Medicine (e.g.. OBGYN),” says Dr. Riggs.
A new article has been published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine titled: Evaluation of the Michigan Clinical Consultation and Care Program discussing an evidence-based approach to perinatal mental healthcare.
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Dr. Kate Rosenblum and several Washtenaw community members were quoted in this Ann Arbor Observer story: Mom Power! A breakthrough program gets a boost from the Community Mental Health Millage
APA Accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology
The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and Postdoctoral Training Network is accepting applications for a two-year APA-accredited postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Child Psychology. The program provides a core curriculum, evidence-based clinical training, and focused research mentorship. The program is evenly split between research and clinical training. Our fellowship focuses on building knowledge and skills that enable fellows to develop a body of independent research and prepare for a career as a scientist-practitioner. This year, opportunities are available to pursue developmental psychopathology and innovative intervention research in the following areas: youth depression and suicide prevention (YDSP) and perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health (Zero to Thrive). Each of these research programs provide opportunities for involvement in intervention science and community dissemination and implementation. Clinical training occurs in a variety of specialty child psychiatry outpatient clinics and the option for a short inpatient and/or eating disorders rotation. Please refer to the brochure on our website for further information.
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA or CPA accredited program by August, 2021. The start date of the fellowship is September 1, 2021. The stipend is currently $52,704 for 1st year fellows and $53,076 for 2nd year fellows. Benefits include vacation, sick and professional development time, and health care coverage. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer. We especially encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 1, 2020. All recruitment will be conducted virtually this year.
For further information, contact: Angela Fish, Ph.D., Child and Adolescent Psychology Training Program Director, amfish@med.umich.edu, and see the Postdoctoral Training Webpage. For detailed information about the child program, please click on the link for clinical child psychology and then download our brochure at the bottom of the page.
TRANSLATIONAL NETWORK FALL MEETING
Post-Election Policy
Rapid Response Talks
Wednesday, December 9 from 3:00-5:00pm
The Zero to Thrive Translational Network invites you to join us for our fall meeting: Post Election Policy Rapid Response Talks. The Translational Network faculty panel, leading national experts in their fields, will highlight how issues of racial justice and injustice impact young children and families. The Rapid Response Talks seek to engage both faculty and the policy community in conversation regarding key topics relevant for pregnant women and families with young children, with a focus on current events and policy implications of the November election. This timely and energizing discussion presents an important and exciting opportunity for sharing key information to translate faculty research expertise to make a difference for children and families.
MODERATOR
Director of Statewide Policy Initiatives,
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Professor in Literacy, Language, and Culture
in Education and Psychology
Assistant Professor
of Psychology, College
of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Associate Professor,
Epidemiology,
School of Public Health
Professor of Psychiatry;
Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Health Management and Policy
Questions? Please contact Lynette Biery, Zero to Thrive Strategic Director, at bieryh@med.umich.edu.
If you are unable to participate at the scheduled time, this meeting will be recorded and available to view at a later time on the Zero to Thrive website.
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Resources for Supporting Children’s Emotional Well-Being
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Thriving Childcare: Ensuring Young Children’s Well-being and Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Thriving Childcare: COVID-19 and Young Children During Flu Season
Zero to Thrive at Michigan Medicine presents a discussion for childcare providers regarding young children during the COVID-19 pandemic as we enter flu season. Featuring panelists Layla Mohammed, MB, ChB, Sharon Swindell, MD, MPH, FAAP, Michelle Richard, Erika Bigelow, and Lynette Biery, PA-C, MSc.
Thriving Childcare: Social-Emotional Health and COVID-19 Guidelines
Zero to Thrive at Michigan Medicine presents a discussion for childcare providers regarding how to ensure the well-being of young children and their caregivers in the transition back to childcare. Featuring panelists Kate Rosenblum, PhD, ABPP, Julie Ribaudo, LMSW, IMH-E (Mentor), Prachi Shah, MD, and Heidi McFadden.
Thriving Childcare: Ensuring Young Children’s Well-being and Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Zero to Thrive at Michigan Medicine presents a discussion for childcare providers regarding the recently signed Executive Order (EO 2020-164) requiring masks at childcare centers and camps. Featuring panelists Kate Rosenblum, PhD, ABPP, Prachi Shah, MD, Andrew Hashikawa, MD and Mark Jansen.
Additional COVID-19 information and resources:
Registration for Strong Roots Core Training is open!
Are you pregnant and unsure about whether or not to take the COVID-19 vaccine? A team of experts created a decision aid to help individuals who are pregnant, lactating, or planning on becoming pregnant decide whether or not to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (in conjunction with their healthcare providers). View the decision-making tool (available in ten languages) here: COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy Decision Aids
Pregnant or Breastfeeding? What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
VIRTUAL Perinatal Adjustment Group
Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm on Zoom
The Perinatal Adjustment Group provides basic interpersonal and cognitive skills to women that can help ease the transition to new motherhood roles during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing situation that is creating stress and fear for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their families. Being fearful or anxious in such a stressful time can at times feel overwhelming and hard to manage. Below are some suggestions about how you might take care of yourself so that you can take care of your family:
Take news and social media breaks. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Care for your body. Try to eat healthy, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy. Take a nature walk, listen to music, or draw your feelings.
Connect with others. Reach out to a friend or family. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
At times, seemingly “little things” can help us through very stressful moments, get us grounded again, and help us to cope. Breathing is essential and also a good way to help calm your mind. Try the 4 Square Breathing technique when you are super stressed:
Four Square Breathing is a calming exercise that can be done anywhere. It can be built upon if and when you’d like. Children can also do this. Take a deep breath slowly to the count of 4, then hold that breath to the count of 4, then exhale that breath to the count of 4, and again pause to the count of 4. Repeat for as long as you can or want. Adding to 4 Square Breathing – you can practice square breathing while imagining a comforting place or listening to calming music. Try to focus relaxing attention on your neck and shoulders, back, arms, then legs.
Connecting with Others While Keeping a Safe Physical Distance
Experts are recommending that we keep space between people – at least 6 feet. This is called social distancing and is an important way to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, keeping physical space between people does not have to mean being lonely. In fact, staying connected to friends and family will reduce your stress. Call a loved one or check in with your neighbor while maintaining at least 6-feet of space between you and them. It can be calming to simply think about the people you care about and draw on the strength of those connections. So stay back, but keep your heart close.
These are unprecedented times. But these times also create tremendous opportunities for us to practice our values- to care for others, connect with those we love, to find community and purpose wherever we can. This reminds us all of how connected we are to one another—and ultimately, we get through this together.
Although there is a lot to learn about this new virus, the majority of available information at this time suggests that healthy pregnant woman who get coronavirus will have a mild to moderate illness and will not need to be hospitalized. For most women and infants, breastfeeding is safe. Ask your care team and check in with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (cdc.gov/coronavirus) for the most up-to-date information.
COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns
While babies can’t receive the COVID vaccine themselves, they may still benefit from vaccine antibodies that pass through the placenta or breastmilk.
Resources
Resources for perinatal women to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic:
Additional COVID-19 information and resources:
