Youth First News & Events

By Valorie Dassel, LCSW, LCAC The transition from elementary or middle school to high school can come with a wave of emotions for both students and parents. Often there is excitement surrounding the new environment, both socially and…

By Kacie Shipman, LSW - July 20, 2022 - Children and adults may react to stress in different ways. Trauma and stress can cause the brain to feel challenged or threatened, and the part of the brain that reacts is often on high alert.…

By Deena Bodine, LCSW - Updated July 7, 2022 - As a Youth First Social Worker, I have been fortunate to facilitate several Reconnecting Youth programs with small groups of high school students. One semester, the group I was working with…