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Events (4)

Mindful Me Session 6: Quiet Listening

10:30 AM

Mon, 04/19/2021 - 12:00

Online via Zoom

Mindful Me Virtual Program for Youth Ages 3-8

Resiliency for Caregivers of Children with ASD: Autism Awareness Month

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:00

Online

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Prana Vayus 6-Week Meditation Series: Meditation Mornings

8:00 AM

Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:00 - Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00

Online

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Mindful Me Session 6: Yoga

10:30 AM

Tue, 05/11/2021 - 12:00

Online via Zoom

Mindful Me Virtual Program for Youth Ages 3-8

Blog Posts (29)

Taking care of your energy body

Everyone's Mental Health Matters

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Taking Care of One Another

Taking Care of One Another

Kind mind, happy heart

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Feeling worn to the bone?

Make 2021 your year

Managing the winter blues

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An attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving

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ISP Fellow Ana Paula Sanchez Bustamante Bailon: In her own words

Ana Paula with the Senator Omar Aquino, Ivan Gonzales his staff and Dr. Layla Suleiman. Also, the founder of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Humboldt Park and his staff.

Impulse control and your child

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The journey toward freedom

Tiempo de calidad con los niños

Fighting social isolation

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Additional ways to build resilience

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Building Personal Resiliency

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Feeling grateful during difficult times

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Illinois Extension CED Coronavirus-19 Survey Results

Explaining PTSD to your child

Helping young children handle stress

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Unplug and re-engage in life

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Be an intentional family

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Being grateful is good for you

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5 Minute Mindfulness for Daily Life

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Practice Mindful Eating for Your Health

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Immerse Yourself in Nature for Improved Health

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Practice Mindfulness in May

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

neon pink sign that says breatheIn today’s world, especially now, no one is immune to feeling stressed. Eustress or positive stress can help motivate us to do well and get things accomplished. However, according to University of Illinois Extension educators, if stress accumulates and is not managed effectively or there is no outlet for it – stress can become chronic and have adverse effects on our minds and bodies. Chronic stress has potentially harmful effects across the lifespan on the brain, on one’s

Don't grow distant from your garden!

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Mason County 4-H Federation Members Spread Holiday Cheer Along with an Important Message

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News Releases (12)

Meditation series supports mental health, well-being for school staff

Avoid, adapt, alter, accept: Stress management tools help farm families

Farm families in 6 central Illinois counties to benefit from initiative

Wellness Wednesdays webinar series offers strategies to promote mental and physical wellbeing

Your Thoughts Matter Online Series for Youth Ages 13 and Older

Four Seasons Gardening webinars return in 2021

COVID-19 pandemic bringing some couples closer together; driving others apart

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression

Online relationship program launches to support Illinois couples

Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers

Teens & Mental Health: Study finds 7 in 10 teens struggle with mental health

Rural Resilience virtual course gives farmers tools to manage stress

Staff (3)

Jamita Brown

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Extension Educator

Pam Schallhorn

Pam Schallhorn

Extension Specialist - Region 2 Community & Economic Development