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Introducing Mind Matters 2.0: A Map for Thriving — a fully updated curriculum grounded in the latest neuroscience and trauma-informed care.

Join us for a live webinar with the author of Mind Matters, Carolyn Curtis, Ph.D., and Aaron Larson, Director of Programs, as they walk through the updated curriculum and show you what’s new, what’s deeper, and what’s possible for the people you serve

Mind Matters 2.0 Newly updated edition and expanded version of the research-based Mind Matters curriculum—now with new content grounded in the latest neuroscience and trauma-informed care research. Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) – Positive growth mindset – Habit formation strategies Self-compassion – Digital self-regulation. Check it out: https://dibbleinstitute.org/mm2-rc-unlock-instructions/

The 2025 National Dating Landscape Survey reveals a striking paradox: most young adults want traditional relationships, marriage, and family — but many lack the dating skills and resilience to get there. Join us for this Free webinar. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gh3YLh8YSpOnjk6y_PMQ3w #/registration

Teens are spending lots of time with chatbots vs forming relationships with real people. https://bioengineer.org/teens-growing-increasingly-concerned-about-their-bond-with-ai-chatbots/

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Dibble Institute's mission is to help people have healthy relationships by empowering young people with the skills and education they need to form and sustain healthy relationships.

Are you serving Middle School Youth after school? You may be interested in this funding opportunity from New York Life. See full details herehttps://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/Aim_High_Request_For_Proposals_2026.pdf

The Office of Victims of Crime announced a funding opportunity to support or prevent s*x or labor trafficking through programming to prevent or help with early intervention or support victims. For information about Dibble's ready to use programs to support this funding opportunity, call 888-695-7975. To read the NOFO go tohttps://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/ovc-2025-172480.pdf

NATURE OF COMMITMENT WEBINAR January 14, 2026 3:00 PM Central Time. Dr. Scott Stanley, commitment expert, will focus on commitment theory from his 40 years of research. Topics include: Why is commitment more interesting than reltationship satisfaction, Attachment vs. commitment, Commitment and the transformation of motivation, the nature of alternative and the role of choice, sturcture, and chaos in how relationships develop. FREE webinar? Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I2jcnTVeTmKBYUtbcvPMFA #/registration

Homepage - The Dibble Institute Learn More Read the Report Let's Practice! Get the Infographic Visit Website Latest News Dibble Webinar January 14, 2026 Profound Ideas on the Nature of Commitment Join Dr. Scott Stanley for a webinar and conversation on the nature of commitment. He will focus on four or five of his favorite ideas f...

Federal Shutdown Puts many Nonprofits in Limbo, and Communities at Risk. https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/pressreleases/federal-shutdown-puts-nonprofits-limbo-communities-risk