Upcoming Webinars 

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What is Happening!?Can Mindfulness-Based Wellbeing Really Help in a Global Crisis?

April 16, 2020, 9:00-10:30am U.S. Eastern Standard Time 

How can we deal with a global pandemic, stay home on lockdown, support our students, teachers and parents as well as our own families AND stay sane?! 

Following on from the recent ISCA webinars on dealing with mental health and anxiety, Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke from MindWell would like to offer ISCA counselors and educators a chance to consider some practical ways of supporting teachers, students and ourselves during this time of extreme disruption. 

Drawing on their experience of working with wellbeing in school communities around the world, Kevin and Amy will lead a 75-minute experiential webinar, exploring ways in which Mindfulness Based Wellbeing can be helpful at this most challenging of times.This webinar will include Q & A and the possibility of further follow-up sessions for the ISCA community and for groups of counselors interested in deepening their understanding of how to support their school communities through Mindfulness Based Wellbeing.

Kevin Hawkins has worked with adolescents and young people in various contexts for over 30 years - as teacher, school head, and social worker in the UK, Africa, and Europe.  Kevin trained in mindfulness in Europe and the USA and he has taught mindfulness to students, teachers and parents since 2008.  In 2012 he co-founded MindWell, which supports educational communities around the world in developing wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning. Kevin is a Senior Trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and a facilitator of the evidence-based CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators).  He is a regular speaker, writer and presenter on the topics of wellbeing, leadership, mindfulness and social and emotional learning in education.  His first book, Mindful Teacher, Mindful School: Improving wellbeing in teaching and learning, was published by SAGE in July 2017.  Kevin is currently working on a second book, also for SAGE/Corwin with Amy Burke which will be published in early 2021.

Amy Burke is an educational consultant who spent 15 years as a high school teacher and guidance counsellor in Canada and The Netherlands. She holds a Masters Degree in Contemplative Education from Naropa University and in 2012 she co-founded MindWell whose aim is to support educational communities in fostering wellbeing through mindfulness and social-emotional learning. She is a lead teacher trainer for the Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK) and has completed curriculum training with Gina Biegel (MBSR-T) and Dr. Amy Saltzman (Still Quiet Place). Amy is also a facilitator for the CARE program (Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Educators) from the Garrison Institute and supports the Community of Contemplative Education through Mind & Life Europe. She is also a Mentor for Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme, UK) teen retreats. Amy works internationally in schools and universities providing workshops and retreats for educators, students and parents with a focus on self-care and stress management.

Scilla Andreen is an award-winning Producer, Director, Emmy nominated Costume Designer, Author, CEO & Co-Founder of IndieFlix Group Inc., a global, streaming and offline screening distribution service that focuses on content for a purpose. Her work has been covered by such publications as The New York Times, and Good Morning America to the South China Morning Post. She’s produced and/or distributed social impact films, Nevertheless, Screenagers, Angst, and Empowerment Project. 

Scilla directed and distributed two feature documentaries; one about the impact of social media on our lives, LIKE (2019), and the other about cyber-bullying, The Upstanders (2020), which shares stories about resilience and the power of connection to end bullying. Scilla is Included in Screen International’s Women to Watch, Variety’s Women’s Impact Report and PSBJ Woman of Influence. She is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, BeBold and Women in Film. Scilla is also the Founder of IndieFlix Foundation.  Scilla is on a mission to change the world with film. IndieFlix.com

Past Webinars from 2020

"Angst" Movie Screening and Conversation with the Filmmaker

April 2, 2020, 9:00-10:00am U.S. Eastern Standard Time 

This webinar will not be recorded; to view the movie, participants must attend the live webinar.  To verify the time in your time zone, check this website. 

The Angst Webinar is intended for counselors and educators. This webinar should not be screened for a large audience, shared with students in this format or the wider school community.

During this anxiety provoking time, ISCA and IndieFlix are bringing you a special opportunity! Join us on April 2, 2020 to watch Angst and speak with the filmmaker, Scilla Andreen. 

Angst is a powerful 56-minute film that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it. Scilla’s goal is to have a global conversation and raise awareness around anxiety. Angst features candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it.  The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources and tools.

This free webinar will include: viewing the movie and a Q&A with Scilla Andreen. Scilla will share with viewers the program and curriculum they have developed on anxiety, digital wellness, effects of social media, sexual harassment and mental health, which includes interactive “test-your-knowledge” quizzes, digital pre-taped and live Q&A’s, as well as discussion guides and tip sheets. Their programs are easy to implement and can help schools reach students and parents in meaningful ways.

Watch the trailer: https://angstmovie.com/trailer/

Registration Closes, March 31st at 11:59pm U.S. EST

Register Here

Scilla Andreen is an award-winning Producer, Director, Emmy nominated Costume Designer, Author, CEO & Co-Founder of IndieFlix Group Inc., a global, streaming and offline screening distribution service that focuses on content for a purpose. Her work has been covered by such publications as The New York Times, and Good Morning America to the South China Morning Post. She’s produced and/or distributed social impact films, Nevertheless, Screenagers, Angst, and Empowerment Project. 

Scilla directed and distributed two feature documentaries; one about the impact of social media on our lives, LIKE (2019), and the other about cyber-bullying, The Upstanders (2020), which shares stories about resilience and the power of connection to end bullying. Scilla is Included in Screen International’s Women to Watch, Variety’s Women’s Impact Report and PSBJ Woman of Influence. She is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, BeBold and Women in Film. Scilla is also the Founder of IndieFlix Foundation.  Scilla is on a mission to change the world with film. IndieFlix.com

Understanding and Communicating Your Role as a School Counselor in an Online  Learning Environment

March 19, 2020 9:00-10:00am U.S. Eastern Standard Time 

Appropriate roles for school counselors across the globe is often a topic of debate and is often dictated by necessity, school history, or past experiences of school administrators.  The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; having forced many schools to close and offer programs online has only added to the confusion surrounding appropriate roles. Given the anxiety faced by students, teachers, administrators, and counselors alike, it is perhaps more important than ever for school counseling services to remain intact, providing social-emotional support, college and career guidance, as well as mental health support when appropriate. 

This webinar will address how to maintain a robust school counseling program in an online environment as well as discuss some of the potential dilemmas associated with working in this environment.  We will discuss issues such as maintaining confidentiality, setting appropriate boundaries and expectations, and responding to administrator requests. Time will also be set aside for audience questions. 

When: Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 9:00 - 10:00am U.S. Eastern Time (Convert to your time zone here). Registration is limited. Sign up now. 

Register HERE ! 

An article will follow the webinar to be shared with counselors. Counselors should continue to follow our COVID-19 Resources page for additional resources and guidance. 

Who:   Dr. Stuart Roe is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). He earned his B.A. in Biology from Lycoming College, his M.Ed. in School Counseling from The Pennsylvania State University, and his doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Pennsylvania State University.  At TCNJ, Dr. Roe teaches courses in School Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Prevention, and Research and Statistics and Co-coordinate TCNJ’s International School Counseling program in Lisbon, Portugal. His research is devoted to advocating for the needs of underserved populations including English Language Learners, students of color, and LGBTQ youth.  He has a variety of experiences within community and school based educational settings including working as a school counselor, teaching in high schools, administering a family literacy program, completing a year of AmeriCorp service, teaching GED classes, and teaching abroad. In addition to his work at the college, he also works as a consultant, providing program evaluation and technical assistance to social service agencies. 

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