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Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16.

You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved?

The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distress. Faculty/Staff want to help students when they are in distress, but sometimes struggle with right words and best approaches. Additionally, distressed students are a key source of distress for Staff/Faculty. The masterclass teaches language and practical skills to help Staff/Faculty navigate challenging interactions. The masterclass provides signs of what distress looks like, ideas of what to do and what not to do, skills to manage emotionality of such interactions, framework for the cultural variations of distress, and language to have the confidence to act when students are struggling.

Masterclass Details: 

• When: Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16. Plan to attend all four sections as this is a masterclass.
• Where: In person, N116 Lindquist Center
• Who: University of Iowa Staff and Faculty
• Cost: Free 
• Presenter(s): Barry A. Schreier, PhD, Director of the Higher Education Program for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

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.