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June 9, 2022
Behavioral Shaping
By Len Lantz, MD WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL SHAPING IN PARENTING? Behavioral shaping, or behavior-shaping, is a strategy for changing a person’s behavior through …
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May 31, 2022
SAPST in Billings
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May 31, 2022
Native SAPST
The first week of May, more than 30 prevention professionals gathered in Billings to attend Native SAPST. Participants came from across Montana, Wyoming …
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May 31, 2022
Self-Care Activities for Kids of All Ages
Local coalitions and partners work tirelessly to reduce substance abuse, bullying, and violence for youth. Part of this means teaching children how to …
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May 26, 2022
Prevention Specialist Happenings
So many great things happening across the state. Here are some photos. Anaconda Young Citizens helping with community clean up days. Madison County’s …
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May 24, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to a Healthier Life
Health is a pretty broad term that encapsulates a range of factors. These include the balance between physical and mental wellness that prevents …
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May 2, 2022
Jefferson County Kindergarten Roundup
Jefferson County Kindergarten Round Up On Friday March 22nd the Whitehall School hosted the annual Kindergarten roundup for both Kindergarten and Pre- Kindergarten …
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May 2, 2022
RTAL position information
Job Description Title: Regional Technical Assistance Leader (RTAL) Reports to: Executive Director Job Overview: To provide expertise on program development tasks associated with …
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February 28, 2022
Using Feedback Effectively In Parenting
By Len lantz, md The Power of Describing the Behavior You Want to See Feedback is less effective when spontaneously interjected into routine …
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February 28, 2022
Perspectives Matter
By Craig Struble, LCSW, LAC How many times have you used the phrase, “Oh, that was just a misunderstanding.” How many times …
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February 28, 2022
The Importance of Family Connection
By Craig Struble, LCSW, LAC This article is a continuation of our series addressing risk and protective factors. Risk factors increase the likelihood …
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February 28, 2022
Medicine Cabinet: Friend Or Foe?
By Holly Mook, LAC, MSW Intern What’s in your medicine cabinet? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are intended to be helpful can be harmful …