Workshop dates for 2008
January 21-22
February 18-19
March 17-18
April 21-22
May 12-13
June 16-17
July 21-22
September 15-16
October 21-22
November 17-18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM DESIGN
The workshop is very much like an apprenticeship with hands-on experience both conducting touch therapies and learning various aspects of research including different forms of data collection, such as interviews, questionnaires and behavioral observations monitoring physiological measures; and collecting biochemical samples, including saliva and urine. Basically, the program involves modeling and demonstrations of these various procedures by researchers at the TRI and first hand involvement in the research and therapy activities. Upon completion of the workshop course, the participants will be given a cetificate for Florida and National Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (12 units each).

RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING
In addition to the hands-on experience, during the workshop, participants will attend a variety of interactive sessions in which they will learn the basic principles of conducting research. Participants will learn about the process of evaluating and designing touch therapy research. They will learn about the different kinds of measures that assess the effects of massage, the essential components of a good research study and how to get one started. The workshop is a great tool for those interested in advancing the field of massage therapy by conducting research in their own community.

CURRENT ONGOING RESEARCH STUDIES:
· a pregnancy study that examines the effects of massage therapy on depression during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and newborn outcome
· a premature infant study that seeks to determine the effects of massage therapy on weight gain

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SCHEDULE: The Thrid Monday & Tuesday of every month except August
HOURS: 9am to 3pm
FEE: $500 in US funds, by check or money order, payable to Touch Research Institutes. (Unfortunately, credit card payments are not accepted.)
REGISTRATION: PLEASE SEND YOUR PAYMENT ALONG WITH A LETTER STATING THAT THESE MONIES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A GIFT TO THE TOUCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE. The gift is tax deductuble.. Please do not make your travel arrangements until your attendance is confirmed.

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TYPICAL WORKSHOP AGENDA

Monday

9:00-9:30 Introduction of attendees and researchers & Overview of ongoing studies

9:30-10:00 View preterm infant and pregnancy massage videos

10:00-11:00 NICU for preterm infant massage and Day 1 physiological measures

11:00-11:30 Score and review assessments for pregnancy massage

11:30-12:00 Pregnancy Massage

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-2:00 NICU for preterm infant massage and data collection

2:00-3:00 Physiological measures discussion

Tuesday

9:00-10:00 NICU for preterm infant massage and data collection

10:00-11:00 Literature search

11:00-12:30 Tai Chi and Yoga

12:30-1:30 LUNCH with Tiffany

1:30-2:00 Brazelton demonstration

2:00-3:00 Review of workshop and discussion of research methods

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Additional Information  
Attire: Because you will be visiting hospital units (Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit) and clinics with patients and doctors, we ask that you wear office clothing or scrubs and comfortable shoes. For example, a pair of slacks and a polo top is always acceptable. SHORTS, JEANS, mini-skirts or thongs (flip flop shoes or beach sandals) are inappropriate for our hospital environment.

Weather: Miami's weather is pleasant and summer-like most of the year. However, you may wish to bring a light sweater or jacket for indoor air-conditioned areas. If you wish, a small hand umbrella is sometimes handy in case you are caught in a rain shower.

Directions to the Touch Research Institute

The address is: University of Miami School of Medicine, Located at Mailman Center for Child Development, 1601 NW 12th Ave., 7th Floor, Suite 7037. Phone: 305-243-6781. Fax: 305-243-6488. Email: tfield@med.miami.edu

Directions

1. I-95 to 836 WEST (AIRPORT)

2. Exit onto NW 12TH AVE (MEDICAL/CIVIC CENTER)

3. Right on 12th Avenue. Then, go down to 3rd traffic light (16th Street) and make a right.

4. Parking garage is the 2nd building on the right.

5. The Mailman Center is the building just before the on the right parking garage – has green awning

Hotel Accomodations

Coconut Grove

The Double Tree Hotel: is located at 2649 South Bayshore Drive in the heart of Miami's Coconut Grove; just eight miles South East of Miami International Airport, and approximately the same distance North to the Touch Research Institute. Ask for "University of Miami Department of Pediatrics" discount rates. For further information, you can contact them at (305) 858-2500. The Coconut grove " ciculation bus goes to the metrorail"

The Hampton Inn: is located on 27th Avenue in Coconut Grove. It is conveniently located next to the Metrorail, but is a long walk to coconut grove center call (305) 448-2800 to inquire about their rates and ask for the University of Miami discount rates.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Miami and your time at the Touch Research Institute!