Upcoming Events

October 4, 2023 - October 5, 2023

Imagine Iowa: 2023 Iowa BEST Summit Pre-Conference Workshop

Learning and Training Opportunity

PreK-12

Professional Development

Experience next-level mental health awareness training at the highly anticipated 2023 Iowa BEST Summit pre-conference workshop – Imagine Iowa: Building Partners in Mental Health Training. What is Imagine Iowa? Imagine Iowa training is a new evidence-informed, culturally responsive mental health awareness program, co-developed with Iowa youth, designed to support K-12 educators in improving their knowledge, skills, […]

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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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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 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 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 19, 2023

12:00-1:00 pm CST

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

Presenter/s Naomi Rodgers, Ph.D., Erica Kaldenberg, Ph.D., Duhita Mahatmya, Ph.D.

School Mental Health Research Lunch

Research

Special Event

Talk/Presentation

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 24, 2023

The Value of Movement and the Outdoors

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

There aren’t many arguments against the value of movement when it comes to learning. Brain science tells us physical movement helps: • Our brain to maintain focus • Integrate learning across both of our brain’s hemispheres • Enter information into our memories • Reduce chances of feeling overwhelmed or overloaded. (Amber Lamprecht, Literacy and Language […]

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