Resources
The Effects of Teen Dating Violence Run Deep
1 in 4 people will experience dating violence. Learn more about this important topic so that you can support someone who is struggling.
YDI Values – What Do They Really Mean?
We are traveling the state to talk to our teams about what it means to embody Youth Dynamics values. Core Values: Empowerment Partnerships and CollaborationIndividual and Family StrengthsIndividual Responsibility and Self-DeterminationTeam Decision-Making and...
Self-Care- Don’t Forget to Take Time for You!
While rewarding, human services can be hard work. Learn more about self-care so that you can better serve those who need you!
YDI Mentors- Transforming the Lives of Montana Kids
Learn more about Jo’s experience as a mentor and contact us today if you would like to get involved!
Don’t forget to add “MENTAL HEALTH” to your holiday list!
The holidays are a stressful time, and can take a tool on the mental health of both you and your little one!
YDI Spotlight—Youth Support Specialist, Jessica Wojton
We want to recognize Lewis & Clark Youth Home Counselor Jessica Wojton for her spectacular service to our organization and the kids we serve.
Faces of Mental Health- “I highly value community.”
This is the final segment of our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our past stories, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I’m really friendly. I’m always willing to make friends.”
This is the eleventh segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I’m actually able to make an impact on his life.”
This is the tenth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “In a field of horses, be a unicorn.”
This is the ninth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I have always had a heart for working with kids.”
This is the eighth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I don’t like school; it never did it for me.”
This is the seventh segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I felt like I was finally doing something that I really enjoyed.”
This is the sixth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I’ve been in the system for almost eight years.”
This is the fifth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “I wanted to do something to help.”
This is the fourth segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “She looked broken.”
This is the third segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children’s services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “It’s the best feeling in the world.”
This is the second segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children's services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Faces of Mental Health- “It’s Hard to Ask for Help”
This is the first segment in our series, Faces of Mental Health, which gives people an intimate look inside of children's services. To see our latest story, check us out on Facebook at Youth Dynamics of Montana or People of Youth Dynamics every Tuesday and Thursday...
Countertransference is not a Flesh-Eating Disease
Psychotherapy.net - by Lawrence Rubin, PhD, ABPP Among my varied clinical and clinically-related roles, I supervise master’s level counseling interns who are training in a variety of settings, from alternative schools to psychiatric hospitals. In our group supervision...
The Skype Psychologist
What video-chat therapy sessions offer that in-person visits don't. The Atlantic - Joseph Burgo As I prepare for my first session of the day, I settle down at my computer, log on to my Skype account, and review the completed questionnaire emailed to me by a...
7 Myths About Child Mental Health
Psychiatric disorders are not a result of bad parenting — or poor willpower Child Mind Institute - by Harold S. Koplewicz, MD It is easy to empathize with suffering we can see: a child who has lost her hair as a result of chemotherapy, for instance. The suffering of a...
Youth Dynamics Appoints Dennis Sulser, Ed.D, as New Interim CEO
The Youth Dynamics’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce that after careful consideration, Dennis Sulser, Ed.D, has been appointed the new interim CEO of Youth Dynamics. Dennis officially took over leadership of the organization on January 7, 2019. Dennis has a...
Foster Families Needed
Valley Journal - by Mary Auld- 9/12/2018 In many ways, Joel McClanahan of Lolo is a typical proud parent. “We have an amazing kid,” he said as he introduced himself. While this affection is characteristic of many families, the situation by which McClanahan’s family...
3,921 reasons to donate to foster care
There are 3,921 children in the Montana foster care system that need your help today. Many of these foster children entered care with few clothes or possessions, often traveling from placement to placement with no more than a trash bag full of their belongings. On...
Donate to Foster Care
The number of children in Montana foster care has skyrocketed, with the number of kids nearly doubling in the last five years. Sadly, many of these kids enter care with few clothes or possessions, often traveling from placement to placement with no more than a trash...
3,921 reasons to talk about foster care in Montana
There are currently 3,921 children in the Montana foster care system. Sadly, there are only 396 licensed foster homes in the state. Over the last 10 years in Montana the number of kids in foster care has doubled, shocking a system that was unprepared to...
For teens in foster care, adoption is a lifeline
Washington Post - By Susan Punnett & Erica Rosenberg “I’ll take anyone,” said Davion Only, a 15-year-old boy who had been in foster care his whole life, before a Florida congregation in October. “Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don’t care.”...
Faces of Youth Dynamics- “I was granted the gift of a lifetime”
“At 26 years old I was knocking on death’s door. Hanging with crowds of people, having fun yet being lost in the haze. Waking up in a house, truck, car, boat, or just on the ground not knowing what happened the night before. A trip to Vegas changed my life, and...
Back to School Mental Health: Tips for Caregivers of Teens
School is back in session, which can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike. Here are some simple strategies that you and your family can use to help ease back into the school routine.
Faces of Youth Dynamics- Resilience
"I knew I would be okay" This video is the first in a new series, Faces of Youth Dynamics, that examines the personal chronicles of the people who make up Youth Dynamics. Each person has a unique story of resilience, adventure, or persistence which has led to a...
