Testimonials
“As I have been navigating all the things I need to take care of in my world, I have been working hard at remembering all the training you did with us. I have my ‘Resilience Overview’ hanging on my wall and I pick something to work on when challenged! Thank you!”
Christine Downs
“Every time I speak with Laura, I leave feeling more at peace and more valued in my role.”

Lynn Coco
“Our partnership created more harmony and made our meetings move in a more fluid way.”

Mark Daniels
Laura’s session was engaging, insightful, and gave us practical tools we could apply immediately to build stronger teams.”

Diane Rymer
“Martín sustained staff commitment over years, something most providers cannot do. It’s been a win-win experience.”

Rick Cohen
“SWBS helped us meaningfully understand and share our school climate data and facilitated retention strategies.”
Nikki Dennis
“The entire experience with SWBS exceeded expectations — from whole-group activities to individual sessions.”
Laurie Ruffing
“A great asset to our district. Martín helped families and staff manage anxiety, depression, and school aversion during the pandemic. His impact continues to be felt.”

Brooke Baldizone, Highland Park Schools
“Thanks for training our health teachers on emotional recognition and regulation. Your guidance is key.”

Rick Cohen
“Ann Helfon worked with Martín to design customized programs for a 300-person staff — bridging communication gaps and building real trust.”

Ann Helfant Mahon
“I believe your efforts truly resonated with our team as I have been receiving messages of gratitude and appreciation for yesterday’s workshop.”

Joe Isola
“This isn’t just training—it’s empowering others to find the solutions within themselves. That’s what sets this work apart.”

Dave Gentile
“It hit on all the relevant needs in a way that balanced theory with practicality. I’m truly looking forward to the partnership fostered by this process!”

Bruce Preston
“Mr. Blank’s program is comprehensive and well-thought-out for increasing psychological wellbeing for teachers and children. His passion and commitment to research are impressive.”

Dr. Fred Luskin
“I would highly recommend SWBS to work with any leadership team. It helps leaders grow as people, as teams, and gives tools they can use immediately.”

Dr. Ross Kasun
“Martín is a vital part of any school’s effort to help adults and kids build their emotional and mental resilience. He knows exactly how to help implement highly practical and effective strategies to enhance stamina across a school year.”

Dr. Scott Taylor
“This has been one of the most meaningful professional learning partnerships we’ve had. Sessions were practical, engaging, and consistently high impact. Martín and Laura bring a rare balance of warmth, humor, research-based insight, and deep presence to their work.”

Dr. Kathie Foster, Dr. Kimberly Tew, Dr. Angela Siso-Stent
“This collaborative set of experiences helped us grow together as a leadership team and foster a sense of personal wellbeing that grew into increased wellbeing for the organization as a whole. I anticipate an increased sense of trust with the team leading to more productive discussions and decisions for the district.”

Erin Servillo, Ed.D
“Martin and his team excel at supporting administrators in examining their leadership approaches within school districts. They encourage administrators to engage in collective thinking and personal growth, preventing unnecessary stress in their work environment. Their efforts anchor administrators, enabling them to return to their school buildings with renewed enthusiasm and motivation to drive positive transformations.”
Rosetta Brown
“If you’re looking for professional development that is transferable in all aspects of life, this is it. It allows you to focus on where you want to start. Whether it’s at school, personally, professionally, own relationship with yourself or a partner, it really caters to where you’re at and what you’re ready for.”

Nicole Bootier, Ed.D
“You have a way of digging into courageous conversations that are important to have at our district.”
Terri Salvucci
“This has been one of the best PD sessions I’ve sat through in a long time. I am leaving with actionable strategies I can put into practice right now.”

Cindy Largent-Williams
“I did not have time to analyze our school’s climate and culture data and create a presentation I could share with my team. SWBS helped us understand and share our data trends meaningfully. With this data, Martín helped facilitate conversations with our leadership team to formulate team-aligned strategies for the retention and wellbeing of our teachers.”

