Upcoming Events

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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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 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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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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December 19, 2024

Solstice Serenity: Embracing Winter’s Calm

Webinar

Educators give so much of themselves throughout the year, often reaching the holiday season feeling stretched thin, exhausted, and in need of renewal. The winter solstice offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and turn toward the promise of light in the new year. This one-hour webinar is designed to help educators honor this natural […]

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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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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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Ongoing

Obermann Workgroup – Reconceptualizing the Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education: A Mindful Journey

Higher Education

Learning and Training Opportunity

This University of Iowa working group engages participants, across the campus and beyond, to explore trauma-informed pedagogy, positive psychology, and the philosophy of the health-promoting university (via the Okanagan Charter). These lenses are used to analyze the complex issues connected to well-being and mental health in higher education. We aim to provide a cross-disciplinary space for […]

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