Tagged With "trauma informed"
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EXCITE Adult Vaccination Project
The Virginia Cooperative Extension EXCITE Team and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) conducted a symposium on November 3rd, 2023 to discuss the EXCITE project funded through CDC and ways that Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents could get involved in vaccine education! This session introduced our vaccine ambassadors and their roles in their respective localities, provided background on adult vaccinations and the current vaccination schedule, and discussed approaches to communicating...
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Implementation Phase: Slidedecks- All Immunizations
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Unearthing Financial Trauma
Transitioning into 2024 marked a new year. Many of us saw the new year as an opportunity to start fresh, but financial hardships and losses can have a lasting impact on our mental health. This type of impact leads to unforeseen trauma. Often, we make resolutions to hit the ground running in the new year, but old habits die hard, mainly when these habits are deeply rooted in our psyche. Let us be realistic: We all plan to go to the gym on January first; we even go shopping over the holiday...
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National Online Dialogue on Disability Inclusion in Small Business
We are launching a national online outreach effort to hear from America’s smallest businesses on what we can do to help them hire, keep, and support disabled workers. We would love to hear from the folks that reach out to extension services and businesses in the agricultural sector. Please feel free to distribute this information, below and in the attached flier, to your extension services’ networks. Reach out if you have any questions. Thanks! - Did you know that more than 90% of businesses...
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New Edition of "Extension Evaluation Matters" Released
The Extension Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a new edition of Extension Evaluation Matters , edited by Dr. John Diaz (University of Florida) and Dr. Teresa McCoy (Ohio State University). This comprehensive resource empowers Extension professionals with knowledge and tools to effectively evaluate their programs. Designed for Practical Application Packed with actionable resources, "Extension Evaluation Matters" equips Extension professionals to: Grasp evaluation fundamentals:...
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Latest Issue of Journal of Extension is Available; Follow JOE on Social Media
The Journal of Extension, Volume 61 Number 3, is available! It's packed full of articles that are sure to inspire and inform your work as an Extension professional. Issue 61 Number 4 should be out by the end of April. Volume 62 Number 1 and Number 2 will follow in May. Access the latest issue here . Find JOE on Instagram and LinkedIn You can now find JOE on Instagram and LinkedIn ! Please follow for news and links to articles and resources. The JOE board and staff would love to connect with...