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
A 75-minute workshop designed to help you build confidence and skills to respond to students in distress.
Managing College Students in Distress Master Class
A comprehensive 8-hour master class crafted to help you feel prepared when responding to students in distress
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.
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.
Mindfulness and Meditation for Your Office
Engage in self-care, let go and relax.
Upcoming Events
Working with Students in Distress Master Class
Thursday, October 16, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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?Feel prepared and confident to support students in distress with the Working with Students in Distress Master Class —a 4-part, in-person training designed to equip you with the confidence, language, and practical tools to navigate these challenging moments...