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November 16, 2024
10:00-3:00 pm CST
In-Person Baker Teacher Leader Center, Lindquist Center, University of Iowa College of Education
Presenter/s Gerta Bardhoshi, Ph.D., Martin Kivlighan III, Ph.D.
Best Practices in Culturally-Centered Counseling
This one-day event is designed to offer community and school-based mental health providers in Iowa the chance to participate in professional development designed to support their work. Intended for individuals who provide mental health services to clients who are culturally and linguistically diverse, this Summit will bring together experts to provide key best practices for […]
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November 14, 2024
4:30-6:00 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Mark Van Ryzin
Emotionally Smart: Boosting Emotional Intelligence for Educators and Students
Webinar
This session will be focused on the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in schools. Participants will learn strategies for building their own emotional intelligence, as well as techniques and tools for embedding EI experiences into everyday instruction. The Webinar will be hands-on and experiential, with participants managing and constructing their own learning in the company […]
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November 13, 2024
5:00-6:15 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Allison Levine, Ph.D., CRC, LPCA (KY)
Motivating Change: The Power of Motivational Interviewing in Schools and at Home
Webinar
This webinar introduces K-12 educators and caregivers to the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a conversational approach designed to “strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal”. Participants will learn the fundamentals of MI as well as techniques for using MI to support students in making positive changes, improving communication, and fostering self-directed […]
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November 12, 2024
3:30-4:45 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, Francis Bowen, Jayne Demsky
Breaking Barriers: Tackling School Avoidance and Chronic Absenteeism Together
Webinar
School barriers are directly influencing student success. Change is therefore integral for students and families. School avoidance is where a student chooses to be absent from school because their schooling experiences (e.g. school climate, persons or policies, or physical space) have negatively and emotionally impeded their education. This can change if we work together to […]
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November 12, 2024
5:00-6:15 pm CST
Online
Presenter/s Amanda Case
Managing Stress and Navigating Political Conversations during the Holidays
Webinar
As the holiday season approaches, we’ll all hopefully have more opportunities to spend time with friends and family. In an election year, however, some of those interactions can be challenging if discussions become politically charged. This webinar, which will be facilitated with a licensed psychologist, provides practical tools for maintaining your well-being, managing emotional triggers, […]
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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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