Past Events

Cozy up with a warm drink and join us for a “Virtual Q&A Café with the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic” on Tuesday, December 10 from 4 – 5 p.m. CT to explore how our clinical services can support your school and students. The session is for K-12 school mental health providers and school administrators. Following parent-teacher conferences, […]

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December 3, 2024

“Snackable Skills” Workshop: I’m Sorry That Happened – Talking About Tough Topics When You’re Not Sure What to Say

Higher Education

When tragic or difficult events happen to someone we know, it can be hard to find the right words. If you have ever wondered what to say or do when something bad happens to a friend or colleague or worry that you’ll say something wrong, you’re not alone. In this workshop, we’ll work through ways we […]

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November 18, 2024

Engaging in Trauma Informed Emotion Regulation Strategies with Students

Webinar

In this session, participants will learn to effectively recognize and respond to signs of trauma in students, co-regulation strategies will be taught to support educators and school professionals in supporting students with trauma-informed strategies. The session will cover a range of strategies that support students in managing their emotions, with a particular focus on mindful […]

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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

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

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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