Tagged With "motivational interviewing"

Words matter...a lot! What we choose to put out in the world in the many ways we express ourselves is a "vote" for the person we want to be. What these words mean to you become your anchor to your core values. Here are some thoughts for your consideration... Balance and Integration When you think about it, trying to achieve a work/life balance is not possible. There isn't work and life, work is part of life. A big part but not the only thing. What we should strive for is the integration of...

Introduction In a rapidly changing world, innovative leadership is critical for Cooperative Extension's success. Leadership development equips Extension professionals with the skills to navigate complex issues, build collaborative teams, consistently adapt, and create programs to meet emerging needs. This ensures Cooperative Extension remains a relevant and impactful force. The Extension Foundation actively supports this goal through the expertise of Karl Bradley, its Leadership and Team...

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...

Inflation continues to be a global economic challenge, impacting everything from food costs to housing affordability. Explore the difference between objective and subjective financial stress, identify questions to ask your clients, and connect with additional learning opportunities, including an on-demand webinar to learn more.

Meet Nate Birt , the founder of Silver Maple Strategies , a distinguished communications and fundraising consultancy dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders in driving impactful climate-change solutions. Nate's expertise has been recognized through his latest book, " 7 Secrets of Highly Effective Social Impact Communicators ," which rose to become a No. 1 new release in business ethics on Amazon. Formerly the vice president of Farm Journal 's pioneering climate-change division, Trust In...

We are excited to share that Vaccines has published an article from the Washington State University EXCITE project! Congratulations to the team and all involved in promoting this valuable project, we are delighted that EXCITE work captured in this scholarly publication! "Integrating Science Media Literacy, Motivational Interviewing, and Neuromarketing Science to Increase Vaccine Education Confidence among U.S. Extension Professionals" by Erica Weintraub Austin *, Nicole O’Donnell, Pamela...

4-H Multi-state Urban Research 4-H provides an “Opportunity for All” to design a positive path toward their future. One of the main goals of 4-H is to teach life skills to youth that will have a lasting impact on their development into adulthood. In urban communities, programs may not include some structures commonly found in “traditional” 4-H. The NAE4-HYDP Urban Programming Working Group conducted a study to measure the life skill attainment of participants. This multi-state research...

Last week marked the conclusion of this year’s Extension Skills , our monthly professional development series for Extension Foundation members! We were fortunate to feature many experts who shared valuable tips and best practices to help Extension professionals connect with audiences, showcase the success of their projects and programs, and build lasting support. This year’s series focused on three key themes: Telling Our Extension Story (January–April), which explored strategies to enhance...

The Extension Foundation, in partnership with key stakeholders, has selected Merit to help launch a digital marketplace designed to enhance access to Cooperative Extension programs offered by the nation’s 112 Land-grant Universities and Colleges. This marketplace, part of the Foundation’s national program known as the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network, aims to bridge workforce development gaps by connecting earners, learners, and employers to educational resources and...

University of Illinois Extension is currently seeking candidates for the Associate Dean and Director of Extension and Outreach. The Associate Dean and Director, Extension and Outreach, provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for statewide public outreach and research-based education to advance the land-grant mission of the University of Illinois. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 6:00 p.m. (CST) on February 28, 2025. This position will remain posted...

Community Engagement and 4-H Youth Development Advisor (AP 22-04) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Fresno County, Kings County, Tulare County Date Posted: January 30, 2025 Closing Date: March 17, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2960.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Community Engagement and Development 4-H Youth...

Do you want to feel more confident in using motivational interviewing during conversations about adult vaccinations? Join MI on the Fly Project! Dr. Anya Sheftel from the WSU EXCITE project is recruiting participants to test Motivational Interviewing (MI) on the Fly materials and offer feedback. This project is focused on supporting Extension Professionals in integrating MI strategies into their typical programming. MI on the Fly is 16-week project that will provide you with: Free structured...

Area Orchard Systems Advisor (AP 24-26) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations : San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County Date Posted : January 31, 2025 Closing Date : March 24, 2025 Job Description : https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2961.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Area Orchard Systems Advisor, serving Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties.

Food Systems Area Advisor (AP 24-21) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Los Angeles County, Ventura County Date Posted: February 18, 2025 Closing Date: April 7, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2970.pdf Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Food Systems Area Advisor, serving Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The advisor...

Cooperative Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor Serving Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties, California University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources County Locations: Shasta County, Siskiyou County, Trinity County Date Posted: February 28, 2025 Closing Date: April 14, 2025 Job Description: https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2979.pdf The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)...