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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryConnecting Mindfulness and Nature



Connecting Mindfulness and Nature

Author: Marsha Hagler

Planning Unit: Nelson County CES

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being - FCS

Plan of Work: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation.


Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

In response to the need to offer programming that supports individuals in reducing their risk of stress related negative health outcomes, Danielle Hagler worked closely with Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, to develop the Mindfulness Trail.  The Mindful Trail

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Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.






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about 2 days ago by Marsha Hagler

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about 2 days ago by Marsha Hagler

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Stories by Nelson County CES


Disaster Education, Response and Recovery

about 2 days ago by Marsha Hagler

Kentuckians have experienced increasing severity and frequency of Natural Disasters. Nelson County C... Read More


The Bale Trail Continues to Bring awareness to Agriculture and Rural Communities in Nelson County

about 2 days ago by Marsha Hagler

A lack of affordable family friendly activities is regularly cited in community surveys as a challen... Read More


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Partnership With New Vista

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In fall, the team leader for Therapeutic Rehabilitation Programs at New Vista reached out to the Mad... Read More


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Crafting Calm: Mindfulness in Handmade Creations

about 5 months ago by Elizabeth Evans

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “it is estimated that more than one in five U.... Read More