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Too Young to Think of Dying
Too Young to Think of Dying "I just want to die … and be with my brother," were the words of 13-year-old Tyree. He went on to display his efforts of suicide. Just looking at Tyree, who had a lot of friends and seemed to be the life of the party, you would...
Conquering the Exam Jitters: Navigating Test-Taking Anxiety
Test-taking anxiety is a common phenomenon among students that can significantly impact their academic performance and overall well-being. Every Saturday we post insights from our work providing the Resilient Stars Program in elementary schools. In this week’s...
How Do Students Benefit from Goal Setting?
How Do Students Benefit from Goal Setting? "What do you want to be when you grow up?" I asked Rosa. "I am not sure…um…a dentist," she responded shyly. "Can you see how excelling in your school work could help you become a dentist?" I asked. "Yeah, well, it...
The Profound Connection Between Gratitude and Resilience.
The Profound Connection Between Gratitude and Resilience. "It was both the worst thing and the best thing that could happen to me," Sammy stated. Gratitude, the practice of acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of life, emerges as a powerful force...
Ten Steps to Coach Students through Depression: A Resilient Stars Approach.
10 Steps to Coach Students through Depression: A Resilient Stars Approach Depression among students is a serious and prevalent issue that can significantly impact academic performance and overall well-being. Resilient Stars Coaching uses the cognitive...
How to Identify Student “Holiday Blues,”Teacher Burnout and Proven Ways to Cope Better.
How to Identify Student "Holiday Blues," Teacher Burnout and Proven Ways to Cope Better. "I don’t know what it is, but every winter, I just feel so sad, I can't get out of bed, and it takes an extra effort to get going - to get anything going. Worst yet, my...
How to Find Your Voice.
How to Find Your Voice. "When was the last time you felt happy?" I asked James. He stopped to think for a moment and initially shared that he did not know, then finally he said it was when he was a child. "What happened?" was my natural follow up question. He...
What Middle Schoolers Truly Want.
What Middle Schoolers Truly Want. "Mrs. Lloyd, we have something to tell you." I will never forget these three young middle schoolers, the basketball stars of the school, seemingly happy. Jacob shared, "Every night at midnight I fall into a depression and just...
How to Foster Self-Awareness in Students and Why.
How to Foster Self-Awareness in Students and Why. The first "S" in the Resilient STARS acronym stands for Self-Awareness; according to the American Psychological Association dictionary, it is "self-focused attention or knowledge." In our self-awareness module,...
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