Anna Holbrook, MS

Associate director, Student Care and Assistance
Biography

I assist students that:

  • Need help in overcoming challenges or concerns to find success at Iowa
  • Are working with Student Care and Assistance during a crisis or emergency situation to find support
  • Would benefit from support through connection, outreach, and/or presentation opportunities
  • Have questions about Student Care and Assistance

Authored by Anna Holbrook, MS

Self-Soothing: Lessons from a Dog

Monday, November 27, 2023
Self-soothing is important when it comes to navigating daily stressors. Seeking out methods to help regulate emotional states by yourself can feel daunting, but with practice can be powerful. Now having navigated puppy teething, I can share a few things Finn has taught me.