University of Illinois Extension

Events (8)

Happy Healthy Providers: How High Do You Bounce

6-7 PM

Tue, 10/20/2020 - 12:00

Online

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Discover Caregiving Relationships: Changing Relationships

6:30 to 7:30 PM

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:00

Online

Discover care-giving webinar Oct 22 at 6:30 pm addresses changes in family relationships, long-distance caregiving, and family support.

Happy Healthy Providers: Healthy Habits

6-7 PM

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:00

Online

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Discover Caregiving Relationships: Care for Couple Relationships

6:30 to 7:30 PM

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:00

Online

Discover care-giving relationships webinar Oct 29 at 6:30 pm addresses the stress and solutions for couple care when one or both is in a caregiving situation.

Discover Caregiving Relationships: Speak Clearly, Listen Carefully

6:30 to 7:30 PM

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 12:00

Online

Discover care-giving relationships webinar Nov 5 at 6:30 pm addresses communication techniques important in caregiving situations.

Happy Healthy Providers: Mindfulness

6-7 PM

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 12:00

Online

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Discover Caregiving Relationships: Eldercare Resources

6:30 to 7:30 PM

Thu, 11/12/2020 - 12:00

Online

Discover care-giving relationships webinar Nov 12 at 6:30 pm addresses available eldercare resources.

Happy Healthy Providers: Nutrition Role Model

6-7 PM

Tue, 11/17/2020 - 12:00

Online

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Blog Posts (19)

Impulse control and your child

Two young girls hugging and laughing

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

scrabble tiles spelling resiliency

Feeling grateful during difficult times

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Explaining PTSD to your child

Helping young children handle stress

father with child writing

Unplug and re-engage in life

family sitting on bench

Be an intentional family

family walking in the woods on trail

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

person hiking towards woods

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

4-H youth distributing gifts to farmers

News Releases (5)

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 (1)

Jamita Brown

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development