Past Events

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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April 3, 2024

9:00-4:45 pm CST

In-Person Olmsted Center, Drake University | 2875 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311

Presenter/s Gerta Bardhoshi, Ph.D.

Harkin on Wellness Symposium

Affiliate/Partner Event

Special Event

The theme of this year’s Symposium is “Wellbeing in Schools”. The prevalence of mental health issues has increased dramatically in recent years, particularly in the wake of massive social disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This led the nation’s leading child health organizations and the U.S. Surgeon General to declare a national emergency in child […]

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April 1, 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. , Kaitlin Poock, LMSW

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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March 25, 2024

Mindfulness in the Secondary Classroom

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

The presentation will walk participants through five, research-tested mindfulness practices to use with secondary students including Check-in, Breath Work, Movement, a Guided Mindfulness Practice, and a Close of Practice. Through interactive practices, participants will learn about each mindfulness technique, and how they can be combined into a lesson and separated into short brain breaks. Participants […]

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