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: This free training is made possible by the […]

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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

Webinar

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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November 12, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Tackling School Avoidance and Chronic Absenteeism Together

Webinar

School barriers are directly influencing student success. Change is therefore integral for students and families. School avoidance is where a student chooses to be absent from school because their schooling experiences (e.g. school climate, persons or policies, or physical space) have negatively and emotionally impeded their education. This can change if we work together to […]

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November 13, 2024

Motivating Change: The Power of Motivational Interviewing in Schools and at Home

Webinar

This webinar introduces K-12 educators and caregivers to the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a conversational approach designed to “strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal”. Participants will learn the fundamentals of MI as well as techniques for using MI to support students in making positive changes, improving communication, and fostering self-directed […]

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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 6, 2025

Building Bridges: An Intro to Restorative Practices for K-12 Teachers & Parents

Webinar

When relationships break down, how does one restore, rebuild, or repair it? Restorative Practices offers a structure for reflection, expression, and listening for understanding. In this session participants will learn and experience what a restorative practice looks and sounds like, how to create a foundation of relationship building, and how to navigate conflict when it […]

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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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