by Carolyn Sim | Jun 5, 2018 | Family support, Grief and healing
June is brain injury awareness month. I have been affected by brain injury many times over the years. I had an immediate family member have a brain injury when I was a child, which devastated our family. I was eight years old when it happened, and my mom stayed at...
by Susan Haldane | May 29, 2018 | Family support, Grief and healing
For many people attending a Threads of Life family forum, it may be the first time they’ve met anyone who’s been through a similar experience of workplace tragedy. Many say it’s the first time they’ve felt free to cry; some say it’s the first time they’ve smiled or...
by Sarah Wheelan | Apr 24, 2018 | Day of Mourning, Family support
April 28th once again brings us the National Day of Mourning; a day marked to reflect on the lives lost or forever changed by workplace injury and illness, and re-commit to the actions required for prevention. There’s an extra layer of heaviness for those who feel...
by Shirley Hickman | Mar 27, 2018 | Family support
What is in the meaning behind the word ‘tribute’? Look it up and your will find a variety of meanings, often in reference to showing respect for someone you admire. We hear about paying tribute to actors during the academy awards. (Actually, I don’t watch the academy...
by Kate Kennington | Feb 27, 2018 | Family support, Grief and healing
Reprinted from Threads newsletter Summer 2012 Myth 1: Grief and mourning are the same thing. Myth 2: There is a predictable and orderly progression to the experience of grief. Myth 3: It is best to move away from grief and mourning than toward it. Myth 4: Tears...
by Lynn Danbrook | Jan 16, 2018 | Family support
Here we are, in our coldest months of the year, especially in some parts of Canada (like Saskatoon) where the winters can be quite harsh. I love it here but that doesn’t stop me from complaining about the weather every single year! That natural response is just in my...
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