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 “Improving Resilience in Students with Communication Disorders. ” Presentation #2 “Understanding Social-Emotional-Behavioral Health Needs for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders in UI REACH. ” Presentation #3 “Novice Teachers’ Experiences in Supporting Student […]

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October 19, 2023

Cultivating Vitality through Acceptance and Commitment: Part 2

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

Following up on Cultivating Vitality Part 1, Dr. Thomas will revisit the assignment to implement one values-based goal. 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 […]

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October 18, 2023

6:00-8:00 pm CST

In-Person Iowa Memorial Union Theater (Room 166), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Gerta Bardhoshi, Ph.D., Barry Schreier, Ph.D.

Our Youth Suicide Crisis – A Viewing + Discussion of the Film, My Ascension

Learning and Training Opportunity

A special event for K-12 educators, University of Iowa staff and students, and the local Iowa City community My Ascension is the powerful story of how Emma Benoit, a 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, was left paralyzed after a suicide attempt. She is now propelled on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find […]

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October 12, 2023

University of Iowa Research Services Fair

Exhibitor

Research

Come visit the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health table at University of Iowa Research Services Fair! The Research Services Fair (RSF) is a vendor-style fair that provides an opportunity for researchers to learn about campus resources and services available for their research and scholarship activities. Fair attendees will: Questions? Please email vpr-rdo@uiowa.edu.

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October 12, 2023

Cultivating Vitality through Acceptance and Commitment: Part 1

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

Using empirically supported strategies, Dr. Thomas will make relevant skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Iowa educators. The three trainings will focus on three core skills: 1) Acting on one’s personally chosen values – identifying what matters and pursuing these values via consistent action 2) Developing awareness of one’s internal and external world […]

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October 11, 2023

Level 1: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed Practices and Implications for the Secondary Classroom

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

This introductory session will be an overview of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. What is it? How is it used? What’s the research say? One practitioner shares her experience with DBT in the classroom, in one-on-one sessions with students, with small groups, and in her personal life. Participants will leave the session with a working knowledge of […]

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