The Montana Minute

Family Communication for Returning Veterans

Jul 20, 2018

When a service member returns home it can be difficult to readjust to family life and figure out the "new normal." On this episode, you will hear from a couple, Terry and Delaine, both veterans, with over 20 years of combined service and a handful of deployments. They share how they got through the difficult transition...

Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

Apr 30, 2018

More of Montana’s grandparents are now raising their grandchildren. Dr. Keith Anderson, Professor at the University of Montana explains what’s behind this increase in kinship care and how to best support families.

We have a lot of resources for this episode, see below for what was mentioned in our conversation.

Grief and Loss Part 2

Mar 12, 2018

Part two of our grief and loss series. If you left the last episode wondering what you can do in the face of a child beginning the grieving process, especially if they’ve been removed from their home, then this part will answer some of your questions.

http://www.helpwithgrief.org/

Grief and Loss Part 1

Mar 12, 2018

This episode is on grief and the challenges that frequently accompany a significant loss. The focus is also on how grief can present new opportunities for growth and healing. In this two-part podcast, Dr. Mary-Ann Bowman, who is a Professor at the University of Montana and an expert in the field of grief and loss...

Human Trafficking

Feb 7, 2018

In this episode, Professor Kat Werner who is a founding member and chair of Missoula's human trafficking task force defines human trafficking and its impact in Montana. Professor Werner describes human trafficking myths, how to identify and help a trafficking victim, and what Montanans can do to help prevent...