STAR Foundation

02/10/2022

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02/05/2022

For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, holding in-person retreats is once again possible! We are thrilled to announce not only our return to operations but a return to STAR's long-time home at Kenyon Ranch, starting with our Spring 2022 retreat.

If there were ever a time for new beginnings and fresh starts, it is springtime! As spring emerges, darkness gives way to light and invites us to let go of the old to make room for the new.

Are you ready for change? Self-healing and self-transformation are possible! At STAR, your new beginning awaits. Allow us to help you come to know and experience yourself in a whole new light.

Call or message us today to find out how we can help you to rediscover all the possibilities within you.

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08/12/2021

The August issue of the STAR Foundation newsletter 'Living From The Heart' is now available. This month features Founder Barbara Findeisen's take on an exciting aspect of the STAR process, why laughter is important, and Clinical Director Ken Ball Ph.D., LMFT sharing his thoughts on reconnecting with our heart.

Check it out now!

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Late Summer 2021 STAR Foundation News August 2021 In this issue: It's About Heart... Ken Ball, Ph.D., LMFT Why Its Impossible to Spoil Babies with Love You Have Your Own Answers Barbara Findeisen Lea

07/14/2021

Why do we continue to fall into the same 'hole' over and over? There we are walking along then, seemingly without warning, we are down on the ground and wondering what happened. Or perhaps we see the hole but feel unable to avoid it. Whether we see it or not, it's there.

In our typical human way, we first seek to place external blame for this misfortune. How unfair! We'd be walking along quite nicely if not for the hole. And so we think; someone or something has done this to us. We are troubled by why this hole is there in the first place. Not to mention the trouble caused by falling into it!

It may take several falls before we notice the pattern, or more importantly, the role we play in it. The hole is there. And even if we didn't put it there, it is us who keep falling into it. From this space of self-awareness, we can then begin learning to navigate around it. As our skills improve, we don't fall in as often. When we do, we climb out faster. We begin to understand that it is in our power to avoid the hole.

As we continue to learn and grow, new and often unexpected possibilities open up to us. We may discover something perhaps not thought of before; the power of choice. We can choose to walk down a different street! And if we don't like that one, we can choose again.

This poem by Portia Nelson reveals the importance of living intentionally, constantly learning and growing, and how failure is part of the journey.

07/02/2021

Many adults feel responsible for making sure others are having fun and forget about themselves in the process. More important than creating the fun is being part of it. Our friends, family, and especially our children, want us to get out there with them— and PLAY!

Play allows us to live life more fully. It increases happiness, creativity, and resourcefulness. With our mood uplifted, we are flexible and able to enjoy life in a less structured way. Our joy radiates outwards and draws others towards us. Play is something we all benefit from, but at times forget to make time for. With that in mind, the July 4th weekend is upon us and is a great opportunity to make time for play. Your mind, body and those you care about will thank you!

From the STAR Foundation, we wish you a safe, healthy, and playful holiday weekend!

Kathleen Alfano, Child Development and Play Expert, explains the benefits that play offers people of all ages and offers some tips on how to incorporate play into your day.

06/28/2021

Not many can ignore the giggles of a sweet baby. Even in passing, a baby's laugh easily becomes our own. And however brief the interaction, the connection is deeply felt.

Laughter is a form of joyful expression. It is the great human connector. Think about it. You hear people laughing. What do you do? Very likely, you instantly seek out the source. Like a moth to a flame, joyful expression draws us in. But why?

Joy is our inherent nature— our birthright. When in a joyful state, we engage with the world more positively. We connect with others more easily. Access to higher-level thinking expands. Attachment bonds are strengthened and deepened. We feel connected— because we are!

As babies, we know that laughter keeps our caregivers engaged with us. We delight in receiving a return of our joyful expression and delight in returning it once again. We are born with the knowledge of the power of joyful expression and the power it has to connect and keep us connected to the world around us.

So the next time you hear a baby's laughter, be reminded that you, too, were born with this knowledge. Even if it's been a while since you've used it, it is always within you.

Babies start laughing before they can speak, and this delicious sound just may serve as a powerful source of human communication and connection, says psychology researcher Caspar Addyman.

06/22/2021

“The single most important influence of a child’s intellectual development is the responsiveness of the mother to the cues of her baby.” Dr Michael Lewis

Society tells us that picking up a baby "too much" will spoil them. Here's how science and cross-cultural evidence shows that the opposite is true.

06/21/2021

After months of hard work, we are excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website: starfound.org!

Our main goal was to better convey the energy of STAR and highlight the work that we do. We feel the new site is in better alignment with the work and gives a clearer picture of the process that has helped so many to transform their lives for more than 40 years.

Check out the site, then share with your friends, family, and anyone else who could benefit from the incredible healing power of STAR.