Expand your impact
We offer virtual and in-person professional development opportunities to meet you where you are. Our learning opportunities are designed to bolster the mental health and well-being knowledge of university and college staff and faculty.
Working with College Students in Distress Workshop
Build confidence and skills to respond to students in distress.
Mindfulness and Meditation for Your Office
Engage in self-care, let go and relax.
Caring for Self While Caring for Others: You’re Hardy and You Know It
By capitalizing on our positives, we can best care for ourselves while also caring for others.
When the Going Gets Tough: Leaning In, Keeping Real, and Staying Safe in De-Escalation
Learn what causes emotional escalation, how to de-escalate, and ways to care for yourself in trying situations.
Imposter Syndrome: Addressing the Fear of Being a Fraud
Learn what Imposter Syndrome is, the systems that contribute to it, and practical steps to help undo it.
Deconstructing the Campus Mental Health Crisis Narrative
Deconstruct the “campus on fire” narrative, moving toward a more complex and accurate understanding of campus mental health and well-being.
Kognito Distress Intervention and Suicide Prevention Program
Kognito is an online, interactive role-play simulation program for students, faculty, and staff that builds awareness, knowledge and skills about mental health and suicide prevention.
Obermann Workgroup – Reconceptualizing the Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education: A Mindful Journey
This University of Iowa working group engages participants to explore trauma-informed pedagogy, positive psychology, and the philosophy of the health-promoting university.
Upcoming Events
"Snackable Skills" Workshop - Working with Students in Distress
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Please register here. Join us for a "Snackable Skills" workshop, focused on Working with Students in Distress.
"Snackable Skills" workshops provide bite-sized, practical skills that you can apply in various aspects of your professional and personal lives.
In this workshop, we will dive into how for many students, personal matters can affect their academic performance, causing faculty and staff to be concerned. These are complicated issues, in complicated times, and getting involved can feel...
Working with Students in Distress Masterclass
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:30pm to 4:30pm
This in-person Master Class series will be held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16. Please register here.
Trainings will be held in N116, Lindquist Center.
You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved?
The "Working with Students in Distress Master Class" is...
Working with Students in Distress Masterclass
Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
This in-person Master Class series will be held on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 27, April 3, 10, 17. Please register here.
Trainings will be held in N116, Lindquist Center.
You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved?
The "Working with Students in Distress Master Class" is designed to help...
LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)-UISG
Thursday, April 24 8:30am to Friday, April 25, 2025 4:30pm
Please register here. BTLC Credit: SEBMH, IS (4 credits)
Presenters: Jess Pavelich, Liz Gleason, Jamie Elizalde, Barry Schreier, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
Description: ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported...
EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit
Tuesday, September 30, 7:30am to Wednesday, October 1, 2025 3:00pm
Join us for the 2025 EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit, a premier event dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in educational institutions. This year's summit features a specialized focus on Well-being in Higher Education, addressing the critical role that faculty, staff, and institutional leaders play in fostering supportive environments for student success.
Why Attend?
• Explore Cutting-Edge Strategies: Learn about innovative mental health programs, evidence-based...