Family Institute of Northern Utah

01/20/2026

Hope Squad is a program that empowers students to recognize signs of distress and to intervene with their peers in a supportive manner.

Hundreds of elementary students came to Farmington High School on Thursday to learn the importance of su***de prevention and mental health awareness.

09/03/2025

For whomever needs to hear this message today...

Evan Hansen (Ben Platt) shoots to fame after a moving speech he gave at Connor's memorial assembly is filmed and put online in the song 'You Will Be Found'. ...

09/30/2024

Family Institute of Northern Utah has a new address. We are now at 550 North Main Street, Suite 210 in Logan in the Clock Tower Plaza.

07/11/2024

The Rocky Mountain Veterans Center is joining forces with BRAG to host a discussion on needs and resources in Cache Valley. There is a free luncheon but registration is required.

NORTH LOGAN - The Rocky Mountain Veterans Center (RMVC) is trying to rally the troops for a sit down lunch and opportunity to hear how Bear River Association of Governments

06/28/2023

Since there are so many new people moving to the valley, we wanted to reintroduce our agency. Family Institute of Northern Utah (FINU) is a 501c3 nonprofit agency. We have been serving clients since 1998. We are state certified and accept most insurances. We also work on a sliding fee scale. In addition, we do have some state contracts to provide services to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and therapy to those in crisis who are uninsured or underinsured. We also provide licensed substance abuse and anger management treatment, as well as working with depression, anxiety, marriage/relationship counseling, and providing trauma informed therapy (including EMDR).

06/21/2023

Do you recognize this pup?

This female German Shepherd was found on Friday, June 16, in the area of 1600 North Main. She has a pink collar, but no tags or microchip. If you recognize her, please give Cache County Animal Services a call at (435)755-1300. They are open 9-6, Monday-Friday. And 9-12 on Saturdays. They are located at 1165 W Gateway Drive in Logan, Utah 84321.

Esta hembra de Pastor Alemán fue encontrada el viernes 16 de junio en la zona de 1600 North Main. Ella tiene un collar rosado, pero no etiquetas o microchip. Si la reconoces, por favor llama a Servicios para Animales del Condado de Cache al (435)755-1300. Están abiertos de 9 a 6, de Lunes a Viernes. Están abiertos 9-6, de Lunes a Viernes. Y de 9 a 12 los Sábados. Están ubicados en 1165 W Gateway Drive en Logan, Utah 84321.

01/19/2023

All of the local public high schools in Cache Valley have this wonderful organization for students. Find out more about the HOPE Squad and what they do for our kids. Also, consider downloading the SafeUT app if you have kids in school.

Students and Hope Squad members from around Utah are gathering at conferences this week for interactive activities around mental health advocacy.

10/20/2022

The National Council on Family Relations set the standards on being a family life educator. Having been a family life educator for 24-years, it is truly rewarding to see the influence sound, research based information and skills can make in the lives of individuals, couples, and families.

The National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Model or NERMEM was also developed to help those who work with families to make informed decisions when it comes to educating others.

“There is clear evidence that reinforces the strong influence of healthy relationships on adult health, family stability, parenting practices, and positive child outcomes.”

Have you ever thought about becoming a family life educator?
Here is the link if you want to check it out or read more.

Adapted from an assignment submitted by a USU student. Thanks Cedar!

Note: This article was adapted from: Futris, T.G., & Adler-Baeder, F. (2013). National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education Model: Linking Research to Relationship and Marriage Education. P. In T.G. Futris & F. Adler-Baeder (Eds), The National Extension Relationship and Marriage Education M...

09/21/2022

Dr. Dave from Utah State University shares some ways to experience positive in our lives.

09/17/2022

Dr. David Schramm, from USU Extension is a great source of relationship skills.

08/04/2022

Great advice from Dr. Dave from Utah State University.

Why do we become defensive? Because the brain can’t differentiate between a physical threat and a psychological one, giving us the same fight or flight response if we *perceive* something as a threat. So we have to change our perceptions surrounding feedback and responses from others in order to gain control of ourselves and our personal development. Here’s how:

1) Understanding the what and context of triggers helps us prepare for them and be able to respond instead of react.

2) Mindfully recognizing our physical and emotional response to negative feedback enables us to reflect and regulate our emotions.

3) Giving the benefit of the doubt lets us realize why someone cares enough to give us feedback, but also helps us identify any shared goals or values. When people respond with biting unkindness, this positions us for more helpful, mature responses on our part even if there is malice intended on theirs.

4) Taking it personally can only hinder you as you see yourself as a failure, instead of seeing it as an opportunity for growth and improvement!

5) Be relentless in your desire to improve in your personal development. Get curious about people’s feedback—ask for specifics or clarification so you know where you can exactly improve.

6) “Self-compassion helps to shift the focus of the brain from its default survival responses that can trigger defensiveness to a more open, receptive state…”

[https://nextsteppartners.com/how-to-not-be-defensive/ Originally published by Harvard Business Review Ascend]