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.

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Working with College Students in Distress Workshop

Build confidence and skills to respond to students in distress.
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Mindfulness and Meditation for Your Office

Engage in self-care, let go and relax.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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"Snackable Skills" Workshop - Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Struggling to collaborate with that one coworker who always pushes your buttons? Their approach clashes with yours, their tone feels dismissive, and collaboration feels like a chore. Yet, success hinges on your ability to work together even when personalities clash. You're not alone — and you’re invited to a workshop that can help.Join our next Snackable Skills online workshop, “Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work,” on Tuesday, June 24, from 2–3 p.m. The session...