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Stress and Resilience: 7 Truths to Help Everyone

Resilience Matters: Supporting Children Who Experience Too Much Stress

In this webinar, you’ll learn about different types of stress, how to help young people develop resilience, and easy-to-implement strategies to support children.

Mental Health Matters

Constant Curiosity

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Recent Starr Blog Posts

  • by Erica Ilcyn
    Let’s be real: there is no magical program, curriculum, or one-size-fits-all approach that will transform a school into a trauma-responsive, resilience-focused environment overnight. True transformation doesn’t come in a pre-packaged box. Instead, it happens through intentional shifts in mindset, culture, and daily practices at every level of the school system.  For public school district administrators […]
  • by Erica Ilcyn
    Fear and anxiety are natural, adaptive responses designed to keep us safe. However, when fear becomes overwhelming or persistent, it can disrupt a young person’s ability to learn, connect, and thrive. With rising levels of anxiety among youth, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals must be equipped with practical, evidence-based strategies to support them. Rather […]
  • by Ben Reed
    We are proud to announce that Starr Commonwealth has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Inclusive Workplace recognition by Best Companies Group, in collaboration with COLOR Magazine. This recognition celebrates businesses that are making exceptional strides in fostering inclusivity, belonging, and a sense of community within the workplace. The Inclusive Workplace Program, which […]
  • by Erica Ilcyn
    Resistance Is Not the Enemy—It’s Part of the Journey  Change is rarely easy, and when it comes to reimagining how we support students, families, and colleagues through a trauma-informed lens, resistance is inevitable. But resistance is not a wall blocking progress—it’s a door waiting to be opened. It is the quiet voice of those who […]
  • by Erica Ilcyn
    Let’s Talk About It—Because Mental Health Matters Let’s be real: Even with all the conversations around mental health, there’s still a heavy weight of stigma that keeps many young people from reaching out for help. That weight can be especially heavy in communities where mental health is misunderstood, in families where struggles are seen as […]
  • by Erica Ilcyn
    As educators, the start of a new year brings a unique opportunity to reestablish our classrooms as spaces where every student feels safe, valued, and ready to thrive. While winter break is a time of joy, connection, and rest for some, for others, it may amplify challenges like unmet basic needs, family stress, or the […]