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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