Posts by Katie Gerten

3 Tips to Tame Anxiety

3 Ways to Tame Anxiety

Explore three simple ways to tame anxiety that calm the mind, reduce stress, and restore balance ...
Christmas Eve Breakfast at the Ranch — A Holiday Tradition

Christmas Eve Breakfast at the Ranch — A Holiday Tradition

A look inside our annual Christmas Eve breakfast at the Ranch and how the tradition brings meaning to the holidays ...
Shelby Community Stroll A Sweet Holiday Tradition

Shelby Community Stroll: A Sweet Holiday Tradition

Our Shelby team shows up year after year for their local holiday stroll event, building community connection through a shared ...
15 Quotes to Buff Up Your Leadership Skills - YBGR

14 Quotes to Buff Up Your Leadership Skills

Level up your leadership skills with 14 inspiring quotes focused on mindset, emotional intelligence, and leading with impact ...
YBGR Partners With Many Rivers Whole Health to Strengthen Youth Transitions to Adult Care

YBGR Partners With Many Rivers Whole Health to Strengthen Youth Transitions to Adult Care

Strengthening how we’re transitioning youth into adult mental health care through a partnership with Many Rivers Whole Health in Great ...
Youth Satisfaction Survey Highlights the Power of Caring People

Youth Satisfaction Survey Highlights the Power of Caring People

Recent youth satisfaction survey results show how caring people are making an impact in our therapeutic group homes ...
YBGR - Connection's Key 14 Quotes for Raising Strong Kids (1)

Connection’s Key! 15 Quotes for Raising Strong Kids

Explore 15 quotes that highlight parenting connection and how to build a relationship that provides the foundation for your child ...
Annual YBGR Kalispell Thanksgiving Dinner Brings Families Together

Annual Kalispell Thanksgiving Dinner Brings Families Together

Our Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services team brings families together for a Thanksgiving tradition rooted in connection ...
YBGR Polson Expands Community-Based Care in Lake County

YBGR Polson Expands Community-Based Care in Lake County

YBGR Polson delivers community-based care in Lake County, helping youth and families grow stronger together ...
YBGR - How to Combat Caregiver Burnout Over the Holidays (1)

How to Combat Caregiver Burnout Over the Holidays

Learn how to manage holiday stress and prevent caregiver burnout with realistic self-care strategies that actually work ...
Celebrating the Re-Opening of Our River’s Edge Group Home in Billings

Celebrating the Reopening of Our River’s Edge Group Home Space

Caring people from across Montana gathered to celebrate the reopening of our River’s Edge space, one of our group homes ...
YBGR - How to Create a Safe Space for Important Conversations (1)

6 Ways to Create Space for Important Conversations

Learn how to create space for important conversations with calm, grounded communication that builds trust and understanding ...
A Small Act of Care Makes a Big Difference for a Kalispell Family

Strengthening Families in Montana: Small Acts of Care

A story from Kalispell shows how strengthening families in Montana begins with care, compassion, and simple acts that matter ...
YBGR - How to Help Kids with ADHD Thrive (1)

How to Help Kids with ADHD Thrive

Fifteen quotes that illustrate simple, effective ways to help kids with ADHD thrive at home and in school ...
Closing the Season in the Indigenous Garden

Closing the Season in the Indigenous Garden

The Indigenous Garden at YBGR ends its growing season, celebrating abundance, community, and the cycle of renewal ...
YBGR - 16 Quotes That Illustrate ADHD (1)

16 Quotes That Illustrate ADHD

Explore 16 quotes that capture life with ADHD, highlighting both the challenges and the strengths behind it ...
What Difference Can One Year Make for Montana Youth Mental Health

What Difference Can One Year Make for Montana Youth Mental Health?

One year after joining forces, YBGR and YDI are improving Montana youth mental health through expanded care and stronger systems ...
Leaders Unite to Strengthen Care for Kids at the Yellowstone Conference

Leaders Unite to Strengthen Care for Kids at the Yellowstone Conference

Montana leaders gathered at the Yellowstone Conference to strengthen partnerships and improve care for kids and families ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Mohini Venkatesh, MPH, Chief of Staff of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Mohini Venkatesh, Chief of Staff of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, serves as the keynote speaker for the 2025 ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Kirsten Smith, MPA, PMP, Principal, Bloom Consulting, LLC | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Kirsten Smith serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Meghan Peel, Interim Division Administrator, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division, Montana DPHHS | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Meghan Peel serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Matt Bugni, CEO, AWARE | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Matt Bugni serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Erika Purington, MS, CEO, Allies in Aging; Leadership Coach & Nonprofit Executive | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Erika Purington serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Sierra Riesberg, Social Services & Behavioral Health Systems Leader | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Sierra Riesberg serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Mike Chavers, MA, CEO | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Mike Chavers, MA, YBGR CEO, moderates the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Sarah Music, Director of Coordinated School Health, Montana Office of Public Instruction | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Sarah Music serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Dennis Sulser, EdD, Retired CEO, Youth Dynamics; 40-Year Education & Healthcare Leader | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Dennis Sulser serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Nina Hernandez, Executive Director, Friends of the Children – Eastern Montana; Nonprofit Leader & Consultant | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Nina Hernandez serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Matt Leavenworth, PhD, LCPC, Founder, Pay Love Forward; Vice Chair, Yellowstone County Suicide Prevention Coalition | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Matt Leavenworth serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Katie Gerten, MBA, Marketing & Communications Director | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Katie Gerten, MBA, YBGR Marketing and Communications Director, moderates the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Jen Chancellor, MBA, University Development Counselor, Grand Canyon University | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Jen Chancellor serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Becky Lyons, EdD, Director of Career & Employment Services, Montana State University Billings | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Becky Lyons serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Kristin Thompson, Associate Director of Human Resources | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Kristin Thompson, YBGR Associate Human Resources Director, moderates the Empowering Excellence panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

David R. Blaine, CEO, Crow Times Youth and Elder Works | Yellowstone Conference 2025

David R. Blaine serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Sunny Day Real Bird, Director of American Indian Outreach, Montana State University | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Sunny Day Real Bird serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Charli Sleeper, Founder, MMIP Billings Advocacy Project | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Charli Sleeper serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Clint Valandra, Indigenous Education Coordinator, Billings Public Schools | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Clint Valandra serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Josie Brady, Native American Services Coordinator | Yellowstone Conference 2025

Josie Brady, YBGR Native American Services Coordinator, moderates the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
1956 Marked the Start. 1957 Made It Real. A Legacy of Caring Still Growing

1956 Marked the Start. 1957 Made It Real. A Legacy of Caring Still Growing

In June of 1957, we welcomed our first child to the Ranch. Explore our history of caring for youth and ...
Saving Lives Change Starts with Prevention Strategies

Saving Lives: Change Starts with Suicide Prevention Strategies

Explore suicide prevention strategies that break stigma, build support, and save lives through systemwide action ...
Beyond Medication Practical Approaches for Depression and Suicidality in Clinical Practice

Beyond Medication: Practical Approaches for Depression and Suicidality in Clinical Practice

Earn 1.5 CE hours while exploring innovative treatments for depression and suicidality at this Montana Psychiatry event hosted at the ...
YBGR Saving Lives How to Help Suicide Survivors Heal

Saving Lives: How to Help Suicide Survivors Heal

Learn how to support suicide survivors with compassion. Explore unique challenges of suicide grief and five ways to encourage healing ...
18 Inspiring Quotes for Purposeful Parenting

18 Inspiring Quotes for Purposeful Parenting

18 purposeful parenting quotes to inspire, guide, and support you through every stage of your parenting journey ...
Honoring the Legacy of Orth Lodge

Honoring the Legacy of Orth Lodge

Orth Lodge was the first building at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. To this day, it continues to stand as ...
Healing Outdoors Under the Big Sky Kids at the Ranch Hit the Trails

Healing Outdoors Under the Big Sky: Kids at the Ranch Hit the Trails

Kids at the Ranch hiked the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, discovering joy, resilience, and the power of healing outdoors in Big Sky ...
17 Quotes on Being the Calm in Our Kids' Storm

17 Quotes on Being the Calm in Our Kids’ Storm

We need to be it to teach it! Here are seventeen quotes on emotional regulation—on being the calm in our ...
Saving Lives Suicide Warning Signs and How to Intervene

Saving Lives: Suicide Warning Signs and How to Intervene

Learn the suicide warning signs and how to respond. Spot the signs, start the conversation, and help save a life ...
Training Strengthens Support for Native Youth in Foster Care

Training Strengthens Support for Native Youth in Foster Care

Training equips YBGR staff with tools to support Native youth in foster care, honoring culture, tradition, and healing ...