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1425 NW 10th Ave
Sieron Bldg, 3rd Flr
Miami, FL-33136
V - (305) 243-4592
F - (305) 243-5577
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- Maria Padron


The Center for Family Studies (CFS) is a Division of the Department of  Epidemiology and Public Health  at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

The Center for Family Studies is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families.  It is considered one of the nation’s flagship programs for the prevention and treatment of minority adolescent behavior problems.  Much of our research has focused on conduct disorder, delinquency, substance use and other disruptive behaviors.  The Center has developed an empirically validated therapy for adolescent problems, Brief  Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT).  Research has been conducted mostly with Hispanic families and is currently being tested with African-Americans.  

The mission of the Center is to disseminate this family therapy model through our publications and our nation wide training program.  We are also extending this model to working with families where one of their members is experiencing medical problems that are disruptive to family functioning, such as those related to HIV/AIDS.  Beyond working with individual families, the Center’s mission extends to conducting research and influencing policy and public opinion on how to build a better social and physical environment that is supportive of families and children.

 

     What's New:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Presentation

The Role of Research in Moving Clinical Ideas to Clinical Practice

Eckerd Foundation -- BSFT  Training:

Eckerd Announcement

Application Form for Sites


Exemplary Interventions:


Brief Strategic Family Therapy

Family Effectiveness Training




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