Marion
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Sherry Nelson, Human Environmental Sciences
Specialist
NelsonS@missouri.edu
Human Development - Infant through adult development, including physical, intellectual, social and cognitive development. Human sexuality and sex education.
Parenting - Discipline, communication, roles and responsibilities, parenting children with special needs, sibling rivalry, sleep problems in children, and resources for educating parents. Self-esteem for parents and/or children, Programs for Parents series, Rethink (Anger Management), Focus on Kids.
Mental Health - General education on mental health topics per audience request of subject matter. Examples of topics can include depression/manic-depression, substance abuse, eating disorders; developmental disorders, i.e. special needs and/or disabilities, including a program ‘Feel It’ that addresses issues of how we treat persons with disabilities; attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (schizophrenia and related disorders), sleep disorders, personality disorders, and ‘Critical Issues for the Unexpected Helper’, a program for people who work with the public in stressful situations.
Physical Health - Stress related issues, ‘Tell-A Friend’ American Cancer society mammogram encouragement program, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Self-Help Programs, Challenges and Choices Program (women’s issues), Take Care: Medical Self-Care Program.
ETC - Communication skills/negotiation, Dealing with Angry/Difficult People, Helping People in Crisis (Resources), Anger Management, Effects of Divorce (Adults and Children), Coping with Holiday Stress/Blues, Worksite Wellness, Grief and Bereavement Issues and Education.
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University of Missouri Extension Marion County marionco@missouri.edu Updated 05/21/04 |
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