Past Events

Researchers, graduate students, faculty, K-12 administrators, educators, and youth-serving professionals interested in school mental health are invited to join us for this special presentation. During this 1-hour presentation, school mental health expert Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman will discuss positive and negative associations of screen use for pre-teens. Are you local to Iowa City? If you are located […]

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April 23, 2024

Navigating Emotions Effectively: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This session will focus on how to utilize skills in awareness to cultivate openness to our internal experiences, even those that are painful or challenging (e.g., sadness, anxiety). This session will also focus on the barriers that may arise when trying to pursue personally chosen values, as well as how one responds to these barriers. […]

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April 19, 2024

12:30-4:30 pm CST

In-Person N116 Lindquist Center (Teacher Leader Center Professional Development Area), Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Ashley Rila, Ph.D. , Samara Harms

LivingWorks safeTALK

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

Special Event

safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. Participants will leave equipped to: 1. Describe the role of […]

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April 18, 2024

12:00-1:00 pm CST

In-Person N116 Lindquist Center (Teacher Leader Center Professional Development Area), Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Julie Koch, Ph.D., Matthew Lira, Ph.D., Cathy Welch, Ph.D.

School Mental Health Research Lunch

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to enjoy a free lunch while learning about current research promoted by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Teacher-Led Implementation of a Nature-Based Mindfulness Intervention and Its Effects on Student Mental Health” Presentation #2 “Transmuting Intellectual Liabilities Into Assets for STEM Engagement” Presentation #3 “Student Academic Achievement Post-COVID” This […]

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April 18, 2024

Trauma-Informed Learning Environments and Tier 2 Responses

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

There is no one-size fits all approach in education. Much like how educators adapt to different learning needs, our education environments must similarly adapt to support students who have or are experiencing trauma. This learning session will focus on more advanced trauma informed classroom practices and discuss Tier 2 responses in the learning environment. Learning […]

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April 16, 2024

Developing Our Awareness: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This session will focus on developing awareness of one’s experiences, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and external circumstances. Moreover, participants will develop skills in intentionality – making purposeful choices. Learning goals: 1) Develop awareness of ongoing experiences happening in the mind and body 2) Assess the workability of one’s behaviors 3) Classify behavioral choices in […]

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