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Children's Mental Health Blogs
The STOP Skill: A Quick Mental Health Tool for KidsLet's learn about the STOP skill– a Dialectical Behavior Therapy tool that helps kids pause, reflect, and respond more calmly when emotions run high.
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Navigating Eco-Anxiety Through the SummerEco-anxiety as worry that arises when thinking about the uncertainty of the planet’s future due to climate change. With many kids feeling anxious about the future, here are some ways you can help navigate eco-anxiety with your kids this summer.
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Healthy Summer Habits: Tips for Parents and CaregiversAs kids and teenagers transition out of their school routine into the summer break, this can bring new challenges. So to help you and your kids ease into the summer with healthy habits and less stress, here's a few tips!
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Employment Services Blogs
Know Your Rights at Work: A Quick Guide to the Employment Standards Act (ESA)Who sets the minimum wage in Ontario? Am I entitled to a payout if I am let go from my job? Can I get extra pay if I work on a Stat Holiday? The answers to these questions and more are covered by the Employment Standards Act (ESA)!
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How to Confidently Address Gaps in Your ResumeJob searching can be rough at the best of times, but especially if you are returning to work after an absence. Here are some simple tips to help you address the gap confidently while still protecting your privacy.
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Tips for Using the STAR MethodLast week, we explored the STAR Method as a way to answer behavioral interview questions with clear, structured stories breaking your answer down into “Situation”, “Task”, “Action”, and “Result”. Now that you know how the STAR method works, let’s go over some tips to help you use it effectively in an interview.
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Housing Services Blogs
Looking for Housing Help? Starling Community Services is Here for YouWhether you are living with family, staying with friends, or have no place to stay at all, we can help you find a safe and stable home.
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Building Positive Relationships with Your Landlord and NeighboursMoving to a new rental can be an exciting, yet sometimes stressful experience. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for a fresh start, building positive relationships with those around you can make a big difference in how comfortable you feel in your new home.
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From Client to Housing Stability Coach - Courtney's Full Circle JourneyStarling employees are all driven by their passion for helping others. For Housing Stability Coach Courtney Kosch, that passion is personal. Before she was guiding individuals through their own housing journeys, she was a client of Starling herself.
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