In this webinar, explore and practice research-based calming strategies and tools, like mindful breathing, short movement breaks, and visual scaffolds, to help students navigate stress. Participants will practice calming strategies and walk away with a plan to implement these strategies in their own classrooms.
Learning Goals
Learn and engage in a variety of mindful breathing and movement activities.
Discover ideas for visual scaffolds, like a mindfulness collage and calming corners, that can be implemented into a classroom.
Create a plan to utilize skills and ideas learned to promote student well-being.
Webinar Details
When: Monday, March 2, 2026, from 5-6 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Who: Current and aspiring preK-12 educators and staff
Cost: Free
Presenter: Kaitlin Poock, LMSW, Social Worker, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Register: Please register here for the Connection and Calm: Techniques that Ground Student Behavior webinar.
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.