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ForwardEnd of the Year Mental Exercises
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Description
Arbitrary as it is, the end of the calendar year is a great time to reflect on recent experiences and focus on the future. This fun, relaxed, and activity-driven session will introduce practical tools to help faculty expand emotional intelligence, learn from recent experiences, and approach the new year with clarity and purpose. Participants will engage in exercises designed to promote a forward-focused, growth mindset while identifying strategies that support both personal well-being and professional effectiveness. This session encourages self-awareness and planning. Skills that directly influence teaching, leadership, and learner support.
Learning Objectives
- Explore ways to help process and learn from the year we are closing out.
- Explore several emotional intelligence exercises focused on the future and setting meaningful goals for 2026.
- Engage in activities designed to cultivate a forward-focused, growth mindset.
- Identify how reflective practices can be used to enhance teaching, mentorship, and leadership in academic settings.
- Develop a set of meaningful, actionable goals for 2026 that align with individual values and institutional roles.
Speaker
Maureen De Armond, JD, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Accreditation Statements
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Maureen De Armond, JD, SHRM-SCP - Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 CPME
Price
This is a closed course, and registrations are not being accepted.