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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

8:30-4:30 pm CST

In-Person 610 Blank Honors Center, 221 North Clinton, Iowa city, IA

Presenter/s Jess Pavelich, BSW, Jamie Elizalde, Ph.D., NCSP, Liz Gleason, LMSW, Sam McVancel, Ph.D.

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 12, 2025

Educator Well-Being: Skills for Empowerment

Learning and Training Opportunity

During this presentation, educators, school mental health professionals, para-educators and administrators will learn the rationale behind using skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to enhance well-being. Participants will enhance their understanding of mindfulness skills, self-care skills, and will learn a skill in order to be interpersonally effective. Participants will be provided with handouts of these skills […]

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February 17, 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 18, 2025

Great Educators are Active Listeners: How to Help Your Students Feel Heard

Learning and Training Opportunity

Are you an active listener? Active listening is a skill that we can all invest more time in developing, especially as educators. Being a better listener means more meaningful relationships with our students (and even colleagues, friends, and family!) One of the ways to be an active listener is to learn about and practice microskills. […]

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February 24, 2025

12:30-4:30 pm CST

In-Person Univeristy of Iowa Lindquist Center, Baker Teacher Leader Center PDA

Presenter/s Jess Pavelich, BSW, Liz Gleason, LMSW, Kaitlin Poock, LMSW

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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