The Mind Body ConnectionCurriculum

FCS Agent Update andPreliminary Evaluation Results

May In-Service Training 2012Lynn BlankenshipNicole Peritore

Reasons for Creation of Program

Increased stress throughout the lifecycle

Increased need to stress relief

Increased need for opportunities for physical activity

Program Goal

To apply research-based information on the mind/body

connection and assess how you affected by and manage stress – both physically and emotionally

Program ObjectivesDescribe some physical activities

that help you reach and maintain good health, physical condition, and function

Understand some of the negative effects of stress

Learn various ways to control stress

Practice basic meditation and deep breathing, as well as standing and seated stretches and balance exercises.

Publications

1. HSW-AP.002 The Mind/Body Connection: An Overview

2. HSW-AP.003 The Mind/Body Connection: Introduction and Safe Exercise Practice for Adults

3. HSW-AP.004 The Mind/Body Connection: Deep Breathing and Simple Meditation

4. HSW-AP.005 The Mind/Body Connection: Basic Standing and Seated Stretching Exercises

5. HSW-AP.006 The Mind/Body Connection: Beginner Level Balance and Standing Stretches

6. HSW-AP.002FG Facilitation Guide

Publications5 main publications

◦Each have an accompanying PowerPoint

EvaluationFacilitators Guide

Program FormatDesigned to be 4-5 lessons

The Overview (HSW-AP.002) can work as an in introduction to topic or as stand alone lesson

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)

Designed to quickly assess the ability to begin physical

activity

EvaluationCurrently all five evaluation

forms are linked in one document

Incomplete evaluations

Impact Statement Sample

________________ County presented ____ programs on Mind and Body Connection to encourage adults to assess their personal health, incorporate exercise into their lives, reduce stress, and improve flexibility and balance. Of the ___________ participants, _________ increased their knowledge and understanding while ____________ conducted personal health assessments, ________ practiced exercises three or more times per week that reduced their stress, and improved their flexibility and balance.

According to one participant, <share a testimonial from follow up survey.>

Program EducationCreated as a Homemakers LessonPresented last year at the KEHA

MeetingPresented at the Mammoth Cave

Area Homemakers annual meetingPresented the MBC Homemaker

Leader Training (Program Overview) in all 10 Mammoth Cave Area Counties

Evaluation327 evaluations returned

Evaluation concentration◦Level of understanding◦Behavior Change◦Satisfaction◦Most significant change anticipated

Level of Understanding - Ability to describe various physical activities

Poor Average Good Excellent

Before the Program

8.0% 37.9% 39.9% 14.1%

After the Program

1.1% 2.2% 31.3% 65.4%

Level of Understanding – Recognizing the Effects of Stress

Poor Average Good Excellent

Before the Program

6.6% 33.1% 43.0% 17.2%

After the Program

0.7% 2.6% 27.2% 69.4%

Level of Understanding – Recognition the role of MBC

Poor Average Good Excellent

Before the Program

10.1% 37.7% 43.0% 21.1%

After the Program

1.5% 3.7% 27.4% 67.4%

Intentions for Behavior Change

Behavior Change No Yes

Apply strategies to manage stress

2.9% 97.1%

Practice meditation 11.0% 89.0%

Practice deep breathing 3.2% 96.8%

Practice seated and standing exercises

5.6% 94.4%

Practice stretching and balance exercises

6.2% 93.8%

Satisfaction Concerning the Program

92.7% agreed /strongly agreed that the subject matter was timely

96.2% agreed/strongly agreed that the speakers were effective

94.8% agreed/strongly agreed that in information was practical

92.8% agreed/strongly agreed that the information could be used in their organization

94.5% agreed/strongly agreed that the program was educational (56.7% SA)

Most significant?Seated exercises / Exercises

(general)Ways to relieve stressTaking the time to reduce stressDeep breathing

Just DO it!

Agent PerspectiveBecky Nash

Agent PerspectiveNatasha LucasMind/Body Connection Overview was taught in January to Quicksand Area Homemakers in 6 counties to lesson leaders, other homemakers & some agents.* All ladies seemed to enjoy the lesson.  Some wanted more exercise information.  All participants seemed to enjoy the de-stressing activities  the lesson provides. 

Exercise Practice

Practice the Deep Breathing Exercise: 4-7-8 Breath

1. Place the tip of your tongue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise.

2. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound. (Pursing your lips may make this easier.)

3. Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.

4. Hold your breath for a count of seven.5. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a

whoosh sound to a count of eight.This is one breath. Now inhale again and repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.

Exercise Practice

Meditation –

Progressive Relaxation

Exercise PracticeCable Stretch:

1. Sit in correct posture with shoulders relaxed and hands in lap.

2. Tuck your chin down as you straighten your upper back and neck, lifting your head up like a cable is pulling your head and torso straight upward.

3. Hold for 3 seconds and relax.

4. Repeat 3 times.

Exercise Practice

Seated Forward Bend:

Facilitator: REMIND participants -- Note: If you have had hip or back surgery, do not do this exercise without first talking with your health care provider. Then model this exercise for participants and have them practice it three times it appropriate for them.

Exercise Practice

Side Stepping

1. Stand in correct posture.

2. Step your left foot to the left, then step your right foot to the left, next to your left foot. 3. Step your right foot back to the right, then step your left foot to match your right foot. (Left, together. Right, together. Left, together. Right, together. This is one repetition.) 4. Breathe fully and deeply during the exercise. 5. Repeat 5 times.

Exercise PracticeThe Box Step: improves balance, coordination and physical endurance.

1. Stand in correct posture. 2. Step your right foot forward, then bring your left foot to

your right foot (feet together).

3. Step your left foot to the left, then feet together.

4. Step your left foot back, then feet together.

5. Step your right foot to the right, then feet together.

6. Breathe fully and deeply during exercise.

7. Repeat cycle 3 to 5 times. Increase repetitions as you become stronger.

Questions or Concerns?

Lynn Blankenship - lynn.blankenship@uky.eduNicole Peritore – nicole.peritore@uky.edu