A podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities of trauma and the pathways to resilience. Each episode offers expert insights, personal stories, and practical strategies to help listeners foster healing and growth.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with internationally renowned speaker and author Azim Khamisa. This forum will explore the profound impact of forgiveness as a path to unity and healing, remindi…
In this episode of Resilience Matters, we sit down with Stefanie Lachenauer — New Jersey’s 2024-2025 State Teacher of the Year and a Starr Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer. Stefanie shares her…
In this powerful episode of Resilience Matters, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and the growing pushback against these efforts. Across t…
In this episode, Jeff Sefcik, principal of Stanton Middle School in Fox Lake, Illinois, shares his transformative journey in implementing trauma-informed education. As he prepares for retirement afte…
In this powerful episode of Resilience Matters, Starr President and CEO, Elizabeth Carey, is joined by Dr. Payam Akhavan, an expert in human rights and a passionate advocate for community-based resil…
Hear from school social worker Erika Grevelding and school psychologist Colleen Germann, creators of the Courageous Choices program, about the importance of helping students develop their social-emot…
In this debut episode, Dr. Caelan Soma, Chief Clinical Officer at Starr Commonwealth, talks with Amina VanderHyde, a Clinical Case Manager at Starr Behavior Health in Detroit, Michigan. With a master…