by Katie Gerten | Apr 30, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Parenting
A simple shift in language, turning negative phrasing into positive, can significantly impact how kids receive our messages. Check out the examples below on how to flip a “no” into a “yes” when responding to your little ones: Done regularly, a...
by Katie Gerten | Apr 30, 2023 | News, News & Events, The Latest
Over the last forty-one years, Youth Dynamics has transformed the lives of over 20,000 children—providing critical behavioral health care when needed most. Help us reach our Spring Giving Days goal of raising $5,000 for each of our locations statewide to deliver hope...
by Katie Gerten | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog, Children's Mental Health, Featured, Parenting
Words have power! Shifting to positive, strength-based communication empowers kids, builds their confidence, and strengthens our connection with them. 💪 Shifting to Positive, Strength-Based Language Below are some examples of what the move to positive, strength-based...
by Katie Gerten | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, Children's Mental Health, Featured, Parenting, Quotes, YDI Values
Would you build a house on unsteady ground? Probably not. So why do it when guiding your little ones? Every child possesses an inherent set of strengths. And when we lean into them rather than fixating on weaknesses, we empower—laying a solid foundation for kids to...
by Katie Gerten | Apr 2, 2023 | Blog, Clinical Resources, Clinical Resources, Featured, Leadership, Professional Development, Tools for Clinicians
See the words that Jessica Sowell, our Western Montana Associate Clinical Director of Community Services, is showcasing below? They highlight belonging—something at the center of our vision and values at Youth Dynamics. Our Vision: “Partnering with people to...
