Do you know what it means to be #YDIStrong? Learn the true meaning behind the hashtag from our teammates across the state.
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Rebecca Folkerts #YDIStrong
Rebecca was a fiercely strong woman with a huge heart. Her memory will forever carry on throughout our organization.
How to Move Through Grief
Grief is a journey that looks different for everyone. Here are some common emotions that come alongside loss.
6 Tips to Cope with Grief and Loss
Learn how you can move through the stages of grief and process loss.
How to Practice Culturally Sensitive Social Work
Learn how to practice culturally sensitive social work with minority populations.
Gratitude- We’re Taking a Moment to Give Thanks
Did you know that purposeful gratitude is great for your mind and body? To get you started, we’re getting the positive vibes rolling by sharing what we’re grateful for in our lives.
Mindset- Are You Mentally Strong?
Do you have the mindset to weather this storm? It starts with the thoughts you water each day and the strength to press on during adversity.
What it Means to Be a Hero #YDIStrong
What does it mean to be a hero? Learn about #YDIStrong and the true heroes who blossomed amidst this crisis.
I’m Tired. When Emotional Exhaustion Becomes “Normal”
If you’re feeling a sense of emotional exhaustion right now, you’re not alone. That tired feeling is an all to common experience for many of us.
Giving Thanks – The True Impact of Support Services
The impact that mental health support services have on families is vast. Thank you to those who sacrifice so much to help Montana families in need.
What’s Right? Selflessness in a Time of Suffering
What does it mean to be selfless during a pandemic? It’s not easy, but we all have a responsibility to protect the health of those around us.
Mental Health? It’s a Big Deal for Organizations
The current decline in American mental health has real, tangible implications for both businesses and our nation as a whole. But, within each of us is the power to make a difference.
Struggling? Quotes for Those Experiencing Trauma & Grief
Are you struggling? Here are ten of our best quotes on trauma and grief.
Collective Trauma- An Unintended Consequence of the “New Normal”
We’re all experiencing trauma at the hands of this pandemic, not just from the virus itself, but also from its unintended consequences.
What’s with the Stigma Behind Men’s Mental Health?
Learn more about men’s mental health and why we should all care about this pressing topic.
Jade’s Story- A Glimpse into Foster Care in America
Learn about Jade’s foster care story and the struggles that so many kids in our system face.
Trauma- Its Roots Run Deep into American Culture
The weight of childhood trauma sits heavily on our nation. Learn about it’s effects and how you can impact the future of our most vulnerable population.
Children in Montana Foster Care Reach Record Numbers
With nearly 4,000 kids in foster care in Montana, the time is now to get involved. Learn more about how you can help a child in need!
Resistant to Change? Breaking Free from Routine
Are you stuck in your routine? Learn what that resistance to change is all about so you can break free into a world of possibilities!
A Silent Crisis- The Unpacking of Men’s Mental Health in America
Men’s mental health is a silent crisis that’s building in the United States. They make up 75% of all deaths by suicide in our nation each year.
Can Childhood Trauma Make You Sick?
Trauma has a huge impact on us. Learn more about this important topic and how you can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.
Who Am I? What That Judgment’s All About
Our judgment of others can say a lot about us. Learn what that’s all about and the benefits of working towards being more open-minded.
The Reality of Foster Care in Montana
Every child deserves a loving home. You can make a difference, become a foster parent.
Change- A Constant in a World of Uncertainty
Change is hard for everyone! Learn how to cope with it so that you can become the very best version of you!
What Do I Do? How To Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Supporting those who are struggling can be hard. If this is something that doesn’t come naturally to you, have no fear! We have a few tips to help you out!
Worried? How to Break Free from Uncertainty
We’re truly grappling with uncertain times at the moment. Learn how to cope with that uncertainty so that you can be the very best version of yourself!
Survey Shows Montana Families Hit Hard by Pandemic
The University of Montana recently published a survey showing the true nature of the devastation in Montana left in the wake of this pandemic.
Addiction Doc Says: It’s Not the Drugs. It’s the Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Learn more about the intimate link between trauma and ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking, aka addiction.
It Almost Broke Me. Confessions of a Foster Care Worker
At any given time, roughly 3,000 kids will be in our state’s foster care system. A number that at one point had increased over 80% since I started my career in children’s services a little over seven years ago.
Letter Boards to Celebrate the #MomLife
In order to celebrate the glorious mess that is motherhood, the true dedication of the women we love most, we’re sharing ten of the best motherhood letter boards that we could find.