Past Events

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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October 22, 2024

From Data to Action: Supporting Students with Behavioral and Mental Health Challenges

Webinar

Data-based decision making is a critical part of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), but what does problem solving look like in the context of youth behavior and mental health? In this webinar from the National Center on Intensive Intervention, presenters will share strategies for data-based decision making and problem solving for youth behavior and […]

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October 10, 2024

Fostering Emotional Intelligence through KCG Framework, Yoga, and Mindfulness

Webinar

This webinar will give participants the who, what, and why of Emotional Intelligence. Then, we will foster that knowledge by diving into the Six Seconds framework of Know, Choose, Give (KCG) while adding in tools of movement, breath work, and SEL activities. Participants will walk away with practical tools that they can use for themselves […]

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October 2, 2024

Self-Care for Pre-Service Teachers

Webinar

In this session, participants will explore the meaning of self-care and related concepts, such as wellness. Participants will work on crafting a wellness plan in three key ways. First, participants will explore their core values through an activity. Second, participants will take an online wellness inventory. Third, participants will write down one SMART wellness goal. […]

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September 12, 2024

4:00-6:00 pm CST

In-Person N116 Lindquist Center, BTLC Professional Development Area, Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Meredith Caskey

Nurture Your Well-Being

Workshop

This in-person workshop is designed for PreK-12 educators and youth-serving professionals. This event will start outside at Gibson Square (space across from the Lindquist Center) for about 15 minutes of walking meditation, writing time, and breath work exercises. We will then move indoors to Lindquist for 75 minutes and participate in mindful movement, a progressive […]

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September 5, 2024

Fostering Emotional Intelligence through KCG Framework, Yoga, and Mindfulness

Webinar

This webinar will give participants the who, what, and why of Emotional Intelligence. Then, we will foster that knowledge by diving into the Six Seconds framework of Know, Choose, Give while adding in tools of movement, breathwork, and SEL activities. Participants will walk away with practical tools that they can use for themselves and in […]

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