Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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December 3, 2024
3:30-4:30 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Kate Karacay
“Snackable Skills” Workshop: I’m Sorry That Happened – Talking About Tough Topics When You’re Not Sure What to Say
Higher Education
When tragic or difficult events happen to someone we know, it can be hard to find the right words. If you have ever wondered what to say or do when something bad happens to a friend or colleague or worry that you’ll say something wrong, you’re not alone. In this workshop, we’ll work through ways we […]
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November 7, 2024
In-Person University Capital Center (UCC), Room 2520D
Pecha Kucha “Engage the Innovators”
Higher Education
You’re invited to join the University of Iowa’s very first Mental Health and Well-Being Pecha Kucha. Pecha Kucha, Japanese for chit-chat, is a fast paced, imagery-focused workshop that will elevate the voices of our campus “mental health and well-being innovators.” During these workshops, participants will: Learn more about our speakers: https://bit.ly/PechaKuchaBios The overall focus of these […]
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October 24, 2024
3:00-4:00 pm CST
In-Person Lindquist Center, Jones Commons (3rd floor)
Presenter/s Bronwyn Threlkeld-Wiegand - MSSW, LISW, Britte Garrett - LMHC, CCTP
“Snackable Skills” Workshop: QPR Training
Higher Education
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide-prevention training designed to educate people from all walks of life how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. QPR training helps people get comfortable asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” and then helping others get appropriate help. QPR training lasts about one hour, and is designed […]
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February 8, 2024
10:30-11:45 am CST
Online
Presenter/s Barry Schreier, Ph.D., Derek Rodgers, Ph.D.
Findings from the ‘State of Iowa Staff & Faculty Mental Health and Well-Being’ Study
Higher Education
The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health conducted Phase I of its Iowa Higher Education Study with seven of the Iowa Community Colleges, exploring three salient issues: 1. What are staff/faculty self-perceptions of their mental health and well-being? 2. What are staff/faculty self-perceptions of competence and confidence intervening with student mental health and well-being? 3. What are […]
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