This workshop is dedicated to those educators who are currently practicing self-preservation rituals and want to reinforce routines for this school year. It is also for educators who want to start their journey of self-care by creating healthy habit plans to achieve more consistent positive well-being throughout the school year. We will begin by welcoming everyone to our webinar. Included in the time together: a guided meditation, journaling, and breath work exercises. We will also participate in mindful movement, a progressive relaxation, and additional writing followed by farewells.

What You Will Learn:

• Educators will develop an understanding of the importance of self-preservation routines that set them up for success.

• Educators will recognize how engaging in healthy habits will help move them through times of stress and hardship to return to a place of joy and well-being.

• Educators will define their own ideas of emotional well-being, stress management, & positive perspective.

• Educators will begin to prioritize plans (or commit to current practices) to be proactive about taking care of themselves and their emotions.

Webinar Details:

• When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:30-6:20 pm

• Where: Online

• Who: Current and aspiring preK-12 educators and staff

• Cost: Free

• BTLC Credits: IS, SEBMH

• Presenter(s): Meredith Caskey, Instructor - Elementary Education, University of Iowa College of Education

• Please register here for Self-Preservation for Emotional Well-Being.

By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu , and we will work with you to make any accommodations.