Professional Development

Is today’s world weighing you down? Squash those negative vibes with a little kindness! Here are 10 of our best quotes to get you…

Are you taking the time to take care of YOU? Here are some great ideas to add to your self-care toolbox…

Suicide is a growing epidemic, but you have the power to save lives. Learn the warning signs of suicide and how you can help someone…

What’s the value of life if not the sum of every moment lived? Learn to embrace each moment before they become memories…

This month we would like to recognize Ashley Santos for her exemplary service to the YDI Mission, her team, and youth at our Boulder AYA…

Do you know what it means to be #YDIStrong? Learn the true meaning behind the hashtag from our teammates across the state…

Rebecca was a fiercely strong woman with a huge heart. Her memory will forever carry on throughout our organization…

Grief is a journey that looks different for everyone. Here are some common emotions that come alongside loss…

Learn how you can move through the stages of grief and process loss…

Learn how to practice culturally sensitive social work with minority populations…

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…

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…

What does it mean to be a hero? Learn about #YDIStrong and the true heroes who blossomed amidst this crisis…

This month we would like to recognize Misty Blakeman for her exemplary service to the YDI Mission, her team, and youth in our Billings community…

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…

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…

We would like to recognize, Chloe Meltzer, as our employee spotlight for her exemplary service to the YDI Mission, her team, and youth in our…

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…

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…

Are you struggling? Here are ten of our best quotes on trauma and grief…

We’re all experiencing trauma at the hands of this pandemic, not just from the virus itself, but also from its unintended consequences…

Learn more about men’s mental health and why we should all care about this pressing topic…

Learn about Jade’s foster care story and the struggles that so many kids in our system face…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Every child deserves a loving home. You can make a difference, become a foster parent…

Change is hard for everyone! Learn how to cope with it so that you can become the very best version of you…

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…

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…

The University of Montana recently published a survey showing the true nature of the devastation in Montana left in the wake of this pandemic…

Learn more about the intimate link between trauma and ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking, aka addiction…

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…

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…

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Roughly 60 million Americans struggle with insomnia each year. Have no fear though, we have a few tips and tricks to help you sleep through…

Jaeda’s story about her battle with depression and recovery is powerful. It’s a reminder to those who are struggling that you aren’t…