We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue our vital work with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) educators and counselors, having facilitated three impactful sessions on November 5, 2024, as part of their professional development day.
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Affirming Practices for Gender Diverse People
YES Institute received multiple requests for programs on communication and well-being during the past 3 weeks. We engaged in dialogues with the Patient Navigators of the Promise Fund Palm Beach and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward. We provided communication tools for setting healthy boundaries and meeting personal needs.
What is SPIRIT DAY?
#SpiritDay is the world’s most prominent anti-bullying movement, offering hope and inspiration to gender and orientation-diverse youth, especially transgender and nonbinary young people, encouraging them to live their authentic selves with courage. READ MORE
Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Academic and Mental Health Outcomes
In September, YES Institute presented to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools SAFE Liaison counselors on The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Academic and Mental Health Outcomes.
Community Empowerment and Well-Being
As we arrive upon Hispanic Heritage Month, YES Institute is being called upon to provide prevention education and communication workshops for people working within and serving Latino communities, both locally and internationally. YES Institute was invited to meet with nonprofit… Learn More
“There is no problem communication cannot solve.”
How do you react when someone suggests you are “wrong”? What do you do when family, friends, or colleagues try to force their opinions and beliefs on you? Come join us for a course unlike any other!
Mission-focused Organizations Requesting YES Institute Trainings
YES Institute is actively conducting its sought-after professional development training sessions for public-serving organizations, recently including the US National Park Services, Catholic Charities Legal Services of Miami, Miami Job Corps, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County.
Neurodiversity Awareness & Best Practices
Dates and Times Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Via Zoom Fees: Adults $30 and Students $10 REGISTER HERE DESCRIPTION Neurodiverse youth and adults bring distinct strengths, perspectives, and experiences to every space they inhabit. As awareness… Learn More
2024 Mid-Year Report
Click on the 2024 Mid-Year Impact Highlights to flip through the pages. Download the 2024 Mid-Year Impact Highlights This is a video recap of our work from January – June of 2024
A message from Tori
You will realize that that same beautiful child you hugged, kissed, and nurtured as an infant is still the same soul.