Trauma-informed education reminds us of a fundamental truth: resilience is not built in isolation. When schools and families join forces, we cultivate a nurturing environment where children can truly thrive, even after experiencing hardship. Our... Continue reading.
We’re excited to announce the launch of our redesigned store and learning platform! After listening to your feedback and identifying ways to improve, we’ve made key changes that will streamline your experience and make it easier to access... Continue reading.
Courageous Choices: Empowering Students Courageous Choices is a comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) program that equips students with essential skills in emotional awareness, self-regulation, and resilience. Available in versions for... Continue reading.
If you’re working with youth today, you know firsthand how complex it is to meet their needs, especially for those who carry profound experiences of trauma. Many of us entered this field because we believe in the potential of every young... Continue reading.
Have you ever left your phone charger at home on a busy day, and your phone’s battery starts flashing red? You’re doing everything you can to keep it alive—lowering the brightness, closing apps, turning off notifications—because, let’s... Continue reading.
Registration for the 8th Annual Night of Starrs is now open! This annual donor appreciation and fundraising event will take place October 17, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. at Starr’s historic Albion Campus. This year’s event will feature an engaging... Continue reading.
Schools face the growing challenge of supporting students and educators carrying more than just academic burdens. Starr's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Cae Soma, has shared insightful strategies in their latest blog, “Five Ways Schools Can Lighten... Continue reading.
Starr’s Trauma and Resilience Specialist Certification is a comprehensive program that advances the expertise of professionals who work with children across settings. Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialists acquire knowledge and practical... Continue reading.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvgobPCsA80 Starr Commonwealth has partnered with Statistics in the Community (STATCOM) at the University of Michigan for external validation of its program of work. Starr provides community-based programs... Continue reading.
As educators, we’ve all had those moments when we’re at our wits’ end when a student disrupts the learning. It’s tempting to reach for the nearest behavior chart or send them to the principal’s office. After all, that’s how it’s been... Continue reading.
Close your eyes for just a moment and picture this: a school where every staff and student steps into a world of warmth and possibility, feeling truly seen and ready to thrive—this is the magic that happens when we weave Positive Behavior... Continue reading.
Picture this: you walk into a classroom that feels like a warm hug, where every corner whispers, "You belong here." The walls aren't just covered with posters but with reminders that every child is seen, heard, and supported. This is the heart of... Continue reading.
Courses, training in trauma-informed care available to professionals who work with children Contact: Michele Coffill, GVSU University Communications, (616) 331-2224, coffillm@gvsu.eduGregg Strand, Starr Commonwealth Senior Director of... Continue reading.
Summary: Engaging strategies like "Rainbow Breathing" and "Be a Tree" can help preschoolers learn self-awareness and regulation. Co-regulation is crucial for early childhood development, as it helps children manage emotions and... Continue reading.
From June 11-13, 2024, Starr Commonwealth, in collaboration with the Kentucky Coaches Advancing Racial Equity (K-CARE), Play Right Sports Academy, and ExcelU, hosted a one-of-a-kind three-day camp. This unique experience brought together diverse... Continue reading.
