Professional Development

This month we would like to recognize Michael Wren for his exemplary service to the YDI mission, his team, and youth in Yellowstone County…

Post-traumatic growth, a less talked about consequence of trauma, demonstrates that positive change can happen in the wake of challenging circumstances…

When it comes to kids, sometimes it can be hard to know the difference between typical sadness and depression…

This year’s been nothing short of exhausting! Learn what you can do to ward off stress, anxiety, and depression…

Stress can have a severe impact on your health! Learn the signs of excess stress and how you can stay at your best…

We would like to thank HR Director Will Tedrow for his commitment to our teams and mission…

Men face significant stigma surrounding mental health. Learn more about the factors that lead men to not seek support…

It’s no secret that addiction is on the rise with COVID. Learn more on this pressing issue and how you can stay healthy…

Back to school is a big deal this year! Learn how you can prepare your little one for education in 2020…

60% of teens who struggle with their mental health are also confronting addiction. Learn how you can get help for a child in need…

Native Americans face a unique set of challenges bred on everything from historical trauma to institutionalized racism and even face unwelcomed discrimination…

Roughly 1 in 10 kids struggle with ADHD. Many are misunderstood, leading them to not get the tools they need to thrive…

Suicide impacts 180 million Americans each year. Empower yourself with the tools to support someone who is struggling…

You don’t have to reach your breaking point. Self-care is an absolute must in today’s world…

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…

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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…