Learn about the root causes of poverty based on scientific evidence. Learn about this proven program that empowers those you serve and utilize existing resources coordinated across all sectors. Marcella Wilson, Ph.D. has over 30 years of extensive... Continue reading.
Cultivating Belonging: Navigating Exclusion with Restorative and Resilience-Focused Approach to Discipline
Hello, fellow educators and guardians of compassionate learning! Today, we embark on a transformative journey towards redefining disciplinary practices through the lens of restorative justice and resilience-focused mindset. Prepare to be inspired as... Continue reading.
Starr Commonwealth Acknowledged Once More Among Top Nonprofits for Workplace Excellence
For the fourth consecutive year, Starr Commonwealth has been named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2023 by the NonProfit Times. The leader in providing trauma-informed care and services to children and families was one of 50... Continue reading.
School readiness and success: Are you meeting basic needs?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and the Circle of Courage model of Resilience Conversations and curriculums to promote school readiness in early childhood programs tend to focus on cognitive development, academics, concentration, and focus. In many... Continue reading.
Sparking Joy: Transformative Time-In Strategies for Resilience-Focused Learning Spaces
In the vibrant realm of shaping young minds, where every moment holds the potential for transformation, we often encounter challenges that disrupt the journey of growth and learning. However, amidst these moments lies an opportunity to transform... Continue reading.
Sensory-based strategies: Support Children’s Learning and Behavior
What is a sensory-based intervention or strategy? Sensory-based strategies involve any five senses: Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—the central nervous system changes based on the input of various sensations. When a child of any age is... Continue reading.
Embracing Joyful Learning: Prioritizing Play and Empathy in Secondary Classrooms
In the vibrant tapestry of education, every thread contributes to the rich fabric of student growth and empowerment. As we navigate the complex landscape of trauma-informed teaching, let's weave in the colorful threads of play, brain breaks, and... Continue reading.
How adults can help youth engage in helpful and appropriate social media use
Social media is not inherently helpful to young people. The impact of social media and what youth see and do online depends on several variables. An adolescent’s personality, psychological characteristics, social circumstances, context in which... Continue reading.
Cultivating Belonging: Alternatives to Suspensions for Nurturing School Communities
One of the most common misconceptions about schools becoming trauma-informed and resilience-focused is that the approach allows space for excused behaviors and creates opportunities for students to escape the consequences of their choices. However,... Continue reading.
The Vaping Epidemic
Vaping is a public health concern of epidemic size identified by several health agencies, including the United States Department of Health and Human Services, The Public Health Administration of Canada, the National Center for Chronic Disease... Continue reading.
Building Resilient School Communities: Making PBIS Trauma-Informed and Resilience-Focused
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) has been widely adopted in schools as a framework for promoting positive behavior and preventing disciplinary issues. However, as our understanding of trauma and its impacts on learning and... Continue reading.
Supporting Staff Towards a Resilience Focused Mindset Shift
Mindset is the most critical step for making lasting changes within a school or organization aspiring to be trauma-informed and resilience-focused. We know that when trauma-informed, resilience-focused adults work within trauma-informed and... Continue reading.
Fostering Healing Communities: Implementing Trauma-Responsive Restorative Practices in Schools
Establishing safe and nurturing environments is paramount for the comprehensive growth of students. Educators across the world are working diligently to identify effective strategies to strengthen skills of empathy, conflict resolution, and... Continue reading.
Nurturing Minds: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Fostering Student-Educator Relationships
In the realm of education, the adage "students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" holds a profound truth. As educators, our primary responsibility extends beyond the delivery of academic content; it encompasses the... Continue reading.
Behavior is your clue: Understanding the window of tolerance
Behavior is communication. Even though adults often tell children to “use your words,” the reality is that children (and adults, too) often struggle to find the words to describe what they are feeling and what they want or need. This is... Continue reading.
