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Cultural Sensitivity: Key to Care and Recovery

Rogers Behavioral Health Opens Miami Location

BY BARBARA R. of the Miami area are a site multi-disciplinary team of clinical Families learn skills to more effectively
FALLON blending of many commu- psychologists, board-certified psychia- communicate, listen and be mindful of
nities such as Cuba, trists, social workers and mental health supporting positive coping techniques
The 24-hour news Venezuela, Chili, Mexico, clinicians. when mood disorders impact behaviors.
cycle and social media Colombia, Puerto Rico, the “During treatment, therapists work “Mental health issues are not discrimi-
have amplified our rou- Dominican Republic, and one on one and in groups with patients natory and affect all races, ages and gen-
tine exposure to violence many more. Each cultural through exposure and response preven- ders. We aim to provide all participants
in the workplace, stress, group has unique traditions tion, teaching them positive coping tech- culturally sensitive cognitive skills to sup-
or school bullying and and customs, but a common niques to manage anxiety-producing port continuity in behavioral modifica-
can impact our day to cultural response is that experiences. These skills help modify tion,” Rabinowits said.
day mental health stabili- mental health is not a sub- self-defeating, negative behaviors and Already actively planning to enhance
ty. Learning to respond to ject shared outside of the build a solid foundation toward an over- services, Rabinowits said staff has
anxiety, depression and Marcia Rabinowits family. So, we integrate with all calm,” Rabinowits explained. embarked on an aggressive information-
other mood disorders in the community, strengthen- Because this is intensive outpatient share outreach to community leaders,
our environment today ing families and loved ones therapy intended to help patients face mental health professionals and academi-
often requires expert help. However, past with an understanding of behavioral dis- and address their discomfort triggers, cians. Collaborating and partnering with
and current societal stereotypes of men- orders and offer them support they might families are crucial to successful recovery existing counseling and teaching efforts
tal disorders on top of cultural traditions not receive within their own communi- since they interact on a daily basis. They can result in broader programming bene-
can be a barrier to reaching out for help ties,” she explained. need tools and strategies to help prepare fits to break the cycle of maladaptive
and sharing in the recovery process. “Our primary goal is to help our for the challenges of supporting their behavior for those in need. Screenings,
Rogers Behavioral Health is equipped to patients learn strategies to reduce mood family member’s progress. tours and community integration all
overcome that at a new Miami clinic disorder symptoms and provide support enhance relationships in the area.
location using a unique bilingual and to empower them to return comfortably Family Involvement While the Miami Blue Lagoon Drive
culturally sensitive methodology to pro- to family, school or work activities,” she During Parent University, staff provide address is brand new as of February 2019,
vide care to a diverse Miami population. continued. opportunities for parents or guardians to the quality of care that Rogers Behavioral
According to Marcia Rabinowits, PsyD, How we respond and deal with a vari- learn how to ease the transition back Health provides is the result of expertise
Miami Clinical Director, Rogers docu- ety of anxiety disorders is addressed home or to the classroom. gained over 17 locations across seven
mented a substantial need for clinical through state-of-the-art techniques “By embracing families in the process, states and a century-plus-long tradition
treatment of mood disorders, OCD and including cognitive behavioral therapy we provide a place to gather and learn in Wisconsin. Rogers has demonstrated
anxiety, and general mental health pro- (CBT) and an emphasis in exposure and from each other and not just a place to visit treatment outcomes and is renowned for
gramming in the Miami area. Moreover, response prevention (ERP). Rogers a doctor. With Rogers’ partial hospitaliza- its multidisciplinary team of mental
this geographical hub of diversity pres- Behavioral Health provides specialized tion care, patients spend six hours daily in health specialists delivering care to
ents a need for bilingual, multicultural care for children, adolescents and adults treatment and need continuity in coaching adults, adolescents and children.
understanding of care delivery. suffering from anxiety and mood disor- and support from parents or spouses to
“Our diverse team of clinicians is not ders and provides positive response avoid reverting to negative response For free patient screening and benefits,
only bilingual but also culturally compe- mechanisms to anxiety triggers. behaviors when they go home at night or call (844) 468-9696 or contact Sarah
tent. For example, the Latino traditions Treatment is led by an experienced, on- on weekends,” according to Rabinowits. Norfleet at (305) 397-9373.

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