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Consultation & Trainings
Community care and training are important to me. I love the science of psychology and larger systems, and it is a joy to share this with others. Not only can we problem solve complex situations together, but we may re-center ourselves to meet our larger goals and mission. Whether your organization needs a listening, strategic ear and outside perspective, or a facilitator for a workshop, our skillsets may intertwine to create something beautiful.
Whether you need a strategic ear and outside perspective, or a facilitator for a workshop, our skillsets may intertwine to create something beautiful. Some areas of expertise I can bring to your organization include…
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Nonjudgemental conversations about substance use for adolescents and young adults
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Processing shared grief
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Mental-health informed approaches to physical health and body image
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Facilitating workplace conversations from a place of empowerment and humility
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Women’s health seminars
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Building a life informed by changes within nature and ourselves.
Please reach out via email or the contact form to discuss how we may learn together.
Featured Presentations and Community Events: Schwarting, C. M., (2026, July 28th). Right Place, Right Time: Seasonal and Yearly Trends in Prevention Messaging. Mid America Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). Virtual. Orngard, S., Schwarting, C. M., (2025, May, 1st). Volunteer-led gardening to promote community and food sovereignty. Alleviating Food Insecurity Summit: Sustainable International & Local Perspectives. Ames, IA. Schwarting, C. M., (2025, April, 11th). Interdisciplinary Constructs to Support Human Health and Planetary Health. Cy-Hawk Psychotherapy Research Conference. Iowa City, IA. Schwarting, C. M., Jennings, J., Macbeth, A., (2024, April 26th) Preliminary Findings: How College Students Connect to Nature and Manage Climate Anxiety. One Sustainable Iowa Conference. Ames, IA. Schwarting, C. M., (2023, October 8th) Embodiment Workshop. Women Food and Agriculture Network Conference: Nourishing Our Roots, Gathering Our Community. Ames, IA. Schwarting, C. M., (2023, September 15th) The I's of Sustainability: Identity, Inner Awareness, and Interdependence. Plants & Climate Change Symposium. Reiman Gardens. Ames, IA. Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program (VWMP), Iowa Department of Natural Resources Summer 2024 & Summer 2025 ● Data Collector for the Frog and Toad Survey, a statewide data collection survey hosted by the VWMP to identify water quality and frog and toad populations across Iowa. ● Created and implemented an approved map of five different geographically and ecologically diverse areas within Story County. Visited five sites four separate times over the summer to collect information on frog populations. Reiman Gardens Science Communication Fellowship Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 ● Created and implemented a self-guided mindfulness exercise at a local botanical garden. ● Built exercises aimed to facilitate reflection on people’s personal strengths, beauty in nature, and their personal connection to outdoor spaces. ● Provided psychoeducational resources related to fostering environmental and bodily safety for LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, particularly those exploring gender identity.