Upcoming Events

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: 1. Describe the role of an alert helper/ […]

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June 19, 2024

School Leaders Nurturing Well-Being: Developing Resilience in Self and Others

A 1-Day Learning and Collaboration Experience for Iowa School Administrators and District Decision-Makers Join us for a transformative K-12 leadership conference dedicated to fostering well-being within school communities. In an era of rising stress for administrators and teachers, and increasing turnover rates, this conference offers a holistic approach to addressing the well-being of teachers and students. […]

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July 18, 2024 - July 19, 2024

8:30-4:30 pm CST

In-Person BTLC PDA - N116 Lindquist Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Presenter/s Sam McVancel, Ph.D.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Learning and Training Opportunity

Professional Development

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 leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. […]

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Ongoing

Helping Youth F.A.C.E. (Families Act, Care, and Engage) Mental Health

Parents/Caregivers

Gain the tools to support your child’s mental health and well-being Join a judgment-free space to level up your parenting game. In this new research-backed program, learn how to: What is the overall purpose and goal of F.A.C.E? The goal of F.A.C.E is to increase caregivers’ mental health awareness by improving their knowledge, skills, and […]

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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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Ongoing

Kognito Distress Intervention and Suicide Prevention Program

Higher Education

Learning and Training Opportunity

People in distress often turn to those they know rather than seek professional help. Kognito training provides skills and training for individuals help friends, family, colleagues, or anyone who is in a situation where they might be contemplating suicide. What is Kognito? Kognito is an online, interactive role-play simulation program for students, faculty, and staff […]

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Ongoing

Imposter Syndrome: Addressing the Fear of Being a Fraud

Higher Education

Learning and Training Opportunity

A Scanlan Center for School Mental Health workshop for college/university faculty and staff We all engage in “Impostering” or believing we are not good, not deserving enough, or not producing enough in our lives at the university. This workshop assists you with learning: 1. The definitions of Imposter Syndrome 2. What steps you can take […]

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Ongoing

When the Going Gets Tough: Leaning In, Keeping Real, and Staying Safe in De-Escalation

Higher Education

Learning and Training Opportunity

It can be exhausting working with someone who is emotionally upset and despite your best efforts to make things better, it only seems to get worse. This workshop walks you through the steps to learn: 1. What causes emotional escalation 2. What the steps are to take to engage in emotional de-escalation 3. How to […]

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