Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

??????????????, ???????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????? ?? Develop your skills and understanding in our upcoming 8-week virtual SPACE group. Learn to respond with acceptance, help manage their anxiety, and more. ?? Fridays: Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2025 from 12 – 1 p.m. ???????? Open to parents/caregivers of Iowa K-12 students who have anxious emotions or OCD ?? Group counseling is fee-based. We accept medical insurance, and financial aid is available to qualifying individuals. Enroll by Jan. 3 ?? https://bit.ly/48ZY56x

Dive into November's #highereducation newsletter for: ??A new campus #research study ?? "Higher Edge" spotlight ?? 'Hit That Pause Button' #mentalhealth story ... and more ??

???????????? ???????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?? This week we're shining a light on Kolby Streeby, Youth Engagement Coordinator for Ottumwa Community School District. ?? What #schoolmentalhealth related project or initiative are you most proud of? I'm proud of Stomp Out Stigma (SOS), our youth-led program that empowers youth to make effective changes surrounding #mentalhealth. SOS members go through the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) training, which is so important. Way to go, Kolby!

?????????????????? ????????????: ?????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ?? Consistent changes in student behavior are often the ‘smoke’ before the ‘fire’, and should be paid attention to. Dr. Barry offers insight into spotting patterns and taking proactive steps ??

As #educators, confronting challenging student behaviors in the classroom - such as aggression or tantrums - can be difficult. In our latest practice brief, explore effective ways to use reinforcement to navigate these situations. Dive in now ?? https://bit.ly/3Ctdr7A

This week, members of our team attended the #SELExchange from CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) ?? We had an amazing time connecting with fellow #educators, sharing our #mentalhealth resources, and learning from some of the best in the industry. What a week!

?????? ????????: ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?? What are therapeutic classrooms? What makes them effective, and how are they beneficial to our schools, #educators, and students? ?? https://lnkd.in/gYDKV3Hk

In this "Higher Edge" spotlight, meet Sarah Brennan, #mentalhealth counselor at Scott Community College ??

???????????? ???????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?? Join us in celebrating Lauren Brandt-Erickson, #schoolcounselor at East High School. ?? What #schoolmentalhealth related project or initiative are you most proud of? Last year during Scarlet Strong Week, we offered a day of learning about mental health and wellness. We had sessions for art therapy, mindfulness and guided imagery, therapy animals, guided yoga/stretching, journaling, and dance. Our students had a great time, and we look forward to offering it again this year.