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Educator Wellness Podcast
October 1, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Educator Wellness Podcast: Season 3
Learning and Training Opportunity
PreK-12
Watch, listen, and reflect on each of the 8 episodes in Season 3 of the Educator Wellness Podcast to earn 1 Iowa Licensure Renewal Credit! About the Podcast A podcast just for K-12 educators! Prioritize YOUR wellness to better care for your students and yourself. Dr. Kari Vogelgesang hosts nationally-recognized experts that help us explore […]
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January 14, 2025
Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Connecting with Kids and Teens about Mental Health
Webinar
Talking to kids and teens about mental health is critically important – but what do you say? In this webinar, parents/caregivers will learn developmentally appropriate strategies for how to talk to kids (elementary through high school) about emotions, mental health, suicide, and therapy. Participants will develop skills in recognizing the difference between everyday stress and […]
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January 27, 2025
Social Media Smarts: Navigating Sleep and Mental Health for K-12 Teachers and Parents
Webinar
Social media has received significant attention as a culprit for the ongoing youth mental health crisis, both on its own and indirectly by disrupting sleep and circadian rhythms. There are several emerging critical developments including US Surgeon General’s advisories on (1) the negative consequences of social media use and (2) the declining mental health and […]
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January 31, 2025 - February 1, 2025
LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Higher Education
Please note: This training opportunity is only available to University of Iowa School of Social Work students. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s […]
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February 7, 2025
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Supporting Yourself and Others in K-12 Education
Webinar
As K-12 educators, we set the bar high for ourselves, often striving for perfection in our teaching, leadership, and support roles. While these high standards can drive excellence, they can also lead to feelings of self-doubt and the belief that we’re not good enough, not deserving enough, or not doing enough—hallmarks of imposter syndrome. The […]
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February 12, 2025
Classroom Belonging Audits: Analyzing the Spectrum of Belonging
Webinar
A widespread sense of belonging at school is essential for a healthy school culture, academic success, and healthy peer and adult relationships for students. The gateways of belonging exist along a spectrum from inflexible to highly flexible. The purpose of this session is to introduce attendees to a spectrum-based understanding of belonging, and share a […]
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February 24, 2025
LivingWorks safeTALK
Learning and Training Opportunity
Workshop
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. Learning Goals: Please note: This is a fee-based event.  Payment for […]
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April 24, 2025 - April 25, 2025
LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Higher Education
Workshop
Please note: This learning opportunity is sponsored by the University of Iowa Student Government and is only open to U of I staff, students or faculty. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan […]