Past Events

Episode #3 – Connecting with Others in Difficult Times: Tending to Our Social and Emotional Dimensions of Wellness to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships

Professional Development

This podcast episode is meant to give you tools for managing your emotions to better connect with others in a meaningful way during stressful times…such as the holidays. 😊 In this discussion, we will address relationship questions and offer advice on how to set firm and kind boundaries and give yourself the space and time you need […]

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December 1, 2022

12:00-1:00 pm CST

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

Presenter/s Allison Levine, Ph.D., CRC, LPCA (KY), Laura Gallo, Ph.D., NCC, Nicole Del Castillo, MD, MPH

Research Lunch Series #3

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to learn about current research being conducted by affiliated faculty for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “Predictive Factors for Teacher Burnout Related to Working With Students With Disabilities“ · Allison Levine, Ph.D., CRC, LPCA (KY) | Counselor Education, University of Iowa College of Education Presentation #2 “Assessment in the Field of […]

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November 18, 2022

2022 NAMI Iowa Annual Conference

Conference

Exhibitor

Come see us at the upcoming 2022 NAMI Iowa Annual Conference in Des Moines, Iowa! Exhibit Hall Friday, November 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. We want to chat with you about school mental health needs and opportunities in your school, district, or community! We will have information about our clinic, swag, stickers, and […]

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November 16, 2022

Episode #2 – Creating Health Habits and Changing Behavior to Support Your Physical and Mental Health

Professional Development

2022-2023 Educator Wellness Video Podcast Series Join this episode to learn from Dr. Jennifer Heisz, an expert in brain health, about the effects of physical activity on brain function. Dr. Heisz will share fascinating discoveries connecting physical wellness (movement and sleep) to our mental health and will offer tips for how we can create and […]

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November 10, 2022

12:00-1:00 pm CST

In-Person Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Ebonee Johnson, Ph.D., Jonathan Platt, Ph.D., MPH, Stacey McElroy-Haltzel, Ph.D.

Research Lunch Series #2

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

You are invited to learn about current research being conducted by affiliated faculty for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. Presentation #1 “High School Factors Predict Mental Health Adjustment in College Students” · Stacey McElroy-Haltzel, Ph.D. | Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education Presentation #2 “Mental Health Literacy for Educators” · Ebonee Johnson, Ph.D. | Community […]

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November 10, 2022

Online Social Interactions: Can Meaningful Friendships be Established in Online Environments?

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

In this online presentation, we will discuss how youth interact with peers in an online context, including establishing friendships in an electronic environment. Topics covered will include defining friendship, understanding online social interactions, examining online social network platforms, and exploring the intersection of social interactions in electronic and physical spaces. The presentation will conclude with […]

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