Upcoming Events

December 12, 2023 - September 30, 2024

LivingWorks Start Online Training

Learning and Training Opportunity

Parents/Caregivers

PreK-12

Claim your free code now! In just 90 minutes online, LivingWorks Start will train you to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and how to connect them to help and support. Start is an evidence-based, entry program into suicide alertness, so that everyone can play a role in preventing suicide. Leave this training […]

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September 18, 2024 - October 9, 2024

2:30-4:30 pm CST

In-Person College of Education Lindquist Center | N300 Jones Commons

Presenter/s Barry Schreier, Ph.D.

Working with Students in Distress Master Class

Higher Education

A Scanlan Center for School Mental Health workshop for college/university faculty and staff You are in your office, thinking about an interaction with a student that leaves you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone about this? Can I help this student myself? Should I […]

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September 19, 2024 - October 10, 2024

2:00-4:00 pm CST

In-Person College of Education Lindquist Center | N300 Jones Commons

Presenter/s Barry Schreier, Ph.D.

Working with Students in Distress Master Class

Higher Education

A Scanlan Center for School Mental Health workshop for college/university faculty and staff You are in your office, thinking about an interaction with a student that leaves you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone about this? Can I help this student myself? Should I […]

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October 2, 2024

Self-Care for Pre-Service Teachers

In this session, participants will explore the meaning of self-care and related concepts, such as wellness. Participants will work on crafting a wellness plan in three key ways. First, participants will explore their core values through an activity. Second, participants will take an online wellness inventory. Third, participants will write down one SMART wellness goal. […]

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October 10, 2024

Fostering Emotional Intelligence through KCG Framework, Yoga, and Mindfulness

This webinar will give participants the who, what, and why of Emotional Intelligence. Then, we will foster that knowledge by diving into the Six Seconds framework of Know, Choose, Give (KCG) while adding in tools of movement, breath work, and SEL activities. Participants will walk away with practical tools that they can use for themselves […]

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October 29, 2024

M is for Mindfulness

One of the best ways to address the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of your future students is to practice mindfulness. During this session, we will learn how practicing daily mindfulness can help your future students connect to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will practice several specific mindfulness strategies, such as guided […]

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November 7, 2024

Pecha Kucha “Engage the Innovators”

Higher Education

You’re invited to join the University of Iowa’s very first Mental Health and Well-Being Pecha Kucha. Pecha Kucha, Japanese for chit-chat, is a fast paced, imagery-focused workshop that will elevate the voices of our campus “mental health and well-being innovators.” During these workshops, participants will: The overall focus of these Pecha Kuchas is mind, body and […]

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November 7, 2024

Maximizing Your Time Through a Culture of Belonging

In this session, participants will learn how to create effective and efficient classroom environments that maximizes their instructional time. We will focus on how to build a culture of belonging through positive teacher-student relationships, evidence-based classroom management practices, and instructional supports. We will listen, laugh, interact, and grow together in this engaging session! Learning Goals:

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