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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
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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November 12, 2024
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 […]