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.
Hello, amazing educators! Are you ready to create a classroom that feels like a warm hug? As early childhood teachers, you hold the magic wand that can transform a child's world. Embracing the philosophy of Starr Commonwealth's 10 Steps to Create a... Continue reading.
Many early childhood practitioners report that managing problematic behaviors is their main challenge. What can you do when sticker charts, rewards, and punishments, such as taking away toys or play, don’t work? A vital component of a... Continue reading.
"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." Kay Redfield Jamison Imagine a garden where every child is a budding flower, each needing care and attention to blossom fully. Throughout the early... Continue reading.
In June, Starr experts highlighted important concepts through two articles on the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) website. In an article titled "Protecting Schools from Violence: What Matters Most?" Dr. Caelan... Continue reading.
As professionals dedicated to working with youth, we are entrusted with a profound responsibility and a unique privilege: to shape and influence the lives of the young people we encounter. The most critical protective factor for increasing a child's... Continue reading.
Healing from Within We know that trauma is a profound and often distressing experience that can profoundly impact your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The journey from trauma to healing is intricate, involving a complex interplay... Continue reading.
Key Points: Brain science supports the efficacy of Starr’s Clinical Foundations of Trauma and Resilience and SITCAP® model in addressing trauma and fostering resilience. The SITCAP® model is accessible to various professionals, not... Continue reading.
Starr Commonwealth, a leading organization dedicated to healing trauma and building resilience in children, families, and communities, hosted a community forum titled “An Innovative Approach to Poverty.” The event, held at Starr... Continue reading.
Are you ready to advance your expertise in trauma-informed care with a Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist certification from Starr Commonwealth? Dr. Caelan Soma answers all your questions about Starr's new Clinical Foundations for Trauma... Continue reading.
Throughout the beautiful journey of the human experience, stress emerges as a multifaceted phenomenon, weaving its threads through the fabric of our lives in various forms. From the everyday pressures of work and relationships to the deeper, more... Continue reading.
