Join us for sunrise yoga to start your morning with a peaceful workout in the MedQuarter. Open to all experience levels, please bring your own mat and towel and stretch with the morning light! Kelly Sweet will lead the September 16 session. Kelly completed her 200-hour teacher training at Fusion Studio and recently completed the… Read more →
Presenter: TBA Breaks: 10:30 a.m., 12-1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level Training Room Who should attend? Parents, social workers, mental health authorities, educators, administrators, substance abuse professionals, coaches, law enforcement, daycare providers, etc.If you saw someone choking, chances are you would know exactly what to do. If you saw someone having a panic attack, chances are… Read more →
Make It OK Mid-Week Series: Mental Health and the World We Live in Today - September 23 Stop the Silence; Stop the Stigma - October 28 Medical and Spiritual First Aid - November 18 Make It OK - Linn County, in partnership with the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, is pleased to announce, Make It OK… Read more →
– The 30th annual Especially for You® (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer is almost here! This year, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the EFY race will be held virtually to ensure the safety of participants and our community. To date, about 9,500 people have registered. Registration is open at www.especiallyforyourace.org until race morning, Sun., Oct.… Read more →
Presenter: Joella Gerber, LISW CEs: 6.5 Breaks: 10:15 a.m., 12-1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. Location: Lower Level Training RoomChildren’s connections to their caregivers vastly impact brain development, their ability to regulate, and relationships throughout their lifetimes. Assisting children and families in building positive connections and attachments in childhood helps improve current functioning and future mental health.… Read more →
Ready, set, INSPIRE HOPE on October 15th and 22nd for our October virtual workshops! Join us on the 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1:00 PM CST for an hour of learning and crafting our Gifts of Hope for cancer patients undergoing treatment! Workshop materials are available at the Gems of Hope office… Read more →
This Friday and Saturday is your LAST CHANCE to view the Women at Work exhibit. This exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and explores the changing role of women in the workplace. Don't miss it! Members receive free admission to The History Center. This exhibit is available through October 24, 2020. https://www.historycenter.org/current-exhibit
Ready, set, INSPIRE HOPE on October 15th and 22nd for our October virtual workshops! Join us on the 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1:00 PM CST for an hour of learning and crafting our Gifts of Hope for cancer patients undergoing treatment! Workshop materials are available at the Gems of Hope office… Read more →
Make It OK Mid-Week Series: Mental Health and the World We Live in Today - September 23 Stop the Silence; Stop the Stigma - October 28 Medical and Spiritual First Aid - November 18 Make It OK - Linn County, in partnership with the MedQuarter Regional Medical District, is pleased to announce, Make It OK… Read more →
It's one thing to read about Mercy Birthplace. But, to fully appreciate what we offer, take a personal tour either on site or live video. See single-room maternity care in our 100% NICU-equipped birth suites, learn about pregnancy classes and tour Mercy Pediatric Clinic, if you'd like. Plus, meet staff members who will care for… Read more →
Presenter: Lindsey Swales, LISW, RPT-S, CTP CEs: 3 Break: 10:15 a.m. This virtual workshop will assist play therapists in deepening their knowledge regarding trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Participants will learn ways to identify and assess for childhood adversity as well as resilience factors. Participants will learn techniques and core practices to implement in play… Read more →
Iowa prides itself on its history of advancing civil rights ahead of the nation, but progress is rarely a straight line. Iowa's efforts to ensure the rights of women, people of color, the LGBTQ community and others have sometimes fallen short of fully addressing the inequities endured by these groups. Explore the stories of those… Read more →
