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RelTalk: Career Development for Immigrant Adolescents: Strengths and Challenges of Immigrant Families

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Virtual

Webinar presented by Fatin Asnan, M.Ed. Hosted by MyRelevate. Choosing a career path can be stressful for adolescents. For immigrant adolescents, this task is especially challenging because they might struggle with fulfilling familial expectations while exploring new opportunities. This webinar examines how family strengths and cultural values can support adolescents during career decision-making. Attendees will gain practical strategies for educators and practitioners working with immigrant families.

“I'm in a safe spot”: Lessons Learned about Trust & Safety from Same-Gender Couples

Mar 15, 2025Webinar618

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“I'm in a safe spot”: Lessons Learned about Trust & Safety from Same-Gender Couples

Webinar presented by Anthony Theos Hosted by MyRelevate. Free admission. This presentation will share findings from a study that examined stories about feeling safe and secure from members of same-gender romantic couples who navigated coming out, family acceptance, and community support. We will explore how trust develops over time and what partners do to maintain a sense of safety during conflict or stress. Participants described how visibility, chosen family, and community networks shaped their sense of security over time. The discussion also covers practical strategies clinicians and educators can use when supporting couples who are building trust after disclosure or rejection. Attendees will leave with research-backed insights and conversation prompts they can bring back to their own work with couples and families. Join us for an interactive Q&A session following the presentation.

Mar 15, 2025

MHK Amazing Race to Build Family Fun

Apr 20, 2025Webinar1122

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MHK Amazing Race to Build Family Fun

Thank you for you interest in our event. We have reached maximum capacity for our enrollment this year and have closed registration. If you would like to be added to a waitlist in case of cancellation, email Amber Vennum (avennum@ksu.edu). We hope to see you at future events. This family fun program uses team challenges and playful activities to strengthen communication and build lasting connections across generations.

Apr 20, 2025

RelTalk: Challenges and Stressors in Intercultural Relationships

Jun 12, 2025Webinar825

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RelTalk: Challenges and Stressors in Intercultural Relationships

Presented by Tom Su, MS. Hosted by MyRelevate. Living in the multicultural society of the 21st century, people of different cultures have increased opportunities to interact and fall in love with one another. We are inviting you to explore the common stressors that intercultural couples face and how cultural values shape communication and conflict patterns. This session offers research-backed strategies for building empathy and understanding across cultural differences.

Jun 12, 2025

RelTalk: Feeling (Un)Safe and its Influence on Our Close Relationships and Physical & Mental Health

Jul 18, 2025Webinar526

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RelTalk: Feeling (Un)Safe and its Influence on Our Close Relationships and Physical & Mental Health

Webinar presented by Stylianos Syropoulos, MS Hosted by MyRelevate. In this talk I will discuss how our feelings of safety (or lack thereof) influence how we appraise our relationships, physical and mental health. I will present research on the mechanisms connecting safety, stress, and relational well-being. Attendees will learn intervention points clinicians can use when working with vulnerable populations.

Jul 18, 2025

RelTalk: How Workplaces Can Support Women Caring for Loved Ones

Aug 22, 2025Webinar1220

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RelTalk: How Workplaces Can Support Women Caring for Loved Ones

Webinar presented by Jessica McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW Hosted by MyRelevate. This webinar will discuss the challenges that working women have faced when caregiving for older loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Using data from recent studies, we will examine policy and workplace factors that impact female caregivers. Attendees will leave with organizational strategies and advocacy approaches for improving caregiver-friendly workplaces.

Aug 22, 2025

RelTalk: Maximizing Sexual Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships

Sep 10, 2025Webinar417

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RelTalk: Maximizing Sexual Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships

Webinar presented by Melanie Reyes, MA Hosted by MyRelevate. Complete the quick registration below to access the zoom link! Sexual satisfaction is important to most romantic relationships, but sexual desire and sexual frequency do not always align between partners. This webinar explores the interplay between desire, frequency, and relationship quality. Attendees will learn evidence-based communication strategies for discussing sexual needs and enhancing intimacy.

Sep 10, 2025

RelTalk: Our Bodies Remember: Using Mindfulness to Cope with Childhood Trauma in Romantic Relationships

Oct 15, 2025Webinar826

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RelTalk: Our Bodies Remember: Using Mindfulness to Cope with Childhood Trauma in Romantic Relationships

Presented by Erin Cooper, MS, MFT, CFLE. Hosted by MyRelevate. Our bodies remember even when our minds forget. Learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can influence our adult romantic relationships and how mindfulness and somatic awareness can help partners cope with trauma triggers. This session covers the mind-body connection in trauma and practical techniques for couples and individual therapy.

Oct 15, 2025

RelTalk: Parent Mental Health and Coping During Covid-19

Nov 5, 2025Webinar616

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RelTalk: Parent Mental Health and Coping During Covid-19

Webinar presented by Derek Morgan, MA Hosted by MyRelevate. Covid-19 has brought about many mental health issues for parents and families alike. This webinar discusses the challenges that parents have faced to their mental health during the pandemic and the coping strategies families used to navigate uncertainty and isolation. We will also explore how parental stress affects child and family functioning.

Nov 5, 2025

RelTalk: Relationship Formation, Navigation, & Termination Series: Part 1

Dec 3, 2025Webinar215

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RelTalk: Relationship Formation, Navigation, & Termination Series: Part 1

Hosted by MyRelevate. Complete the quick registration below to access the zoom link! Preshous Benjamin, MS at 7:00pm CST But I Love Them: A Study on Family Approval Entering into a new romantic relationship often involves navigating family expectations and approval. This talk examines how family disapproval influences partner selection and early relationship outcomes. Attendees will learn strategies for supporting clients through the formative stages of relationship development.

Dec 3, 2025

RelTalk: Relationship Formation, Navigation, & Termination Series: Part 2

Jan 14, 2026Webinar215

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RelTalk: Relationship Formation, Navigation, & Termination Series: Part 2

Hosted by MyRelevate. Complete the quick registration below to access the zoom link! Vincent Ngafeeson, MA at 7:00pm CST Social Interactions and the Concept of Possible Selves This talk focuses on how social interactions shape identity and relationship goals through the lens of possible selves theory. We will explore how people navigate relationship transitions and identity shifts over time. Clinical and educational applications of this framework will be discussed.

Jan 14, 2026

RelTalk: The Repairing Power of Relational Equity

Oct 8, 2026Webinar311

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RelTalk: The Repairing Power of Relational Equity

Presented by Melinda Murdock, MS, MFTA. Hosted by MyRelevate. In light of historic and ongoing racial injustice, considering how individuals cope within their relationships from encounters with discrimination is relatively new but critically important research. This talk examines the role of relational equity in repairing relationship harm caused by external stressors. Attendees will learn therapeutic approaches for supporting couples facing discrimination.

Oct 8, 2026

RelTalk: The Role of Parent-Child Communication in Binge Eating Disorder

Mar 12, 2026Webinar810

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RelTalk: The Role of Parent-Child Communication in Binge Eating Disorder

Webinar presented by Makenzie Shroeder & Ellen Jordan, MA, CFLE-P. Hosted by MyRelevate. Despite being the most prevalent eating disorder in the U.S., binge eating disorder is the most misunderstood and stigmatized. In this webinar we will explore how parent-child communication patterns relate to disordered eating and family-based approaches to supporting recovery. Attendees will gain tools for reducing stigma through informed family conversations.

Mar 12, 2026

So You Want to be a Twitter Scholar?

Nov 6, 2026Webinar1121

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So You Want to be a Twitter Scholar?

Are you a professional or scholar who wants to improve your skills sharing your expertise on Twitter? Join us for Relevate's first professional development webinar where we will provide research-backed tips from communication studies for sharing your work online. Learn how to build an authentic scholarly presence, engage audiences while maintaining professional boundaries, and grow your academic network. This session is designed for researchers and practitioners at any career stage.

Nov 6, 2026

Attachment Styles and Early Relationship Formation

Apr 15, 2026Webinar128

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Attachment Styles and Early Relationship Formation

Join this RelTalk session to explore how attachment styles influence early relationship formation among emerging adults. We will discuss longitudinal findings, practical implications for clinicians, and audience Q&A.

Apr 15, 2026

Translating Research for Public Audiences

Nov 12, 2025Webinar1110

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Translating Research for Public Audiences

A professional development session on sharing scholarly work with broader audiences. Learn research-backed communication strategies for building credibility while maintaining professional boundaries online.

Nov 12, 2025

Trauma-Informed Approaches in Adolescent Counseling

May 8, 2026Webinar724

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Trauma-Informed Approaches in Adolescent Counseling

Explore trauma-informed strategies for supporting adolescents and emerging adults in clinical and community settings. Covers assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration with schools and families.

May 8, 2026

Couple Dynamics Across the Lifespan

Oct 5, 2025Webinar614

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Couple Dynamics Across the Lifespan

Review longitudinal research on how couple dynamics evolve from emerging adulthood through midlife, with practical takeaways for educators and clinicians.

Oct 5, 2025