by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Feb 23, 2023 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Self-care
Our northerly tilt away from sun only really lasts for a few months in the calendar – though this season seems to linger too long sometimes. Wherever you are, it’s probably a good guess that when you peek out the window today you may find the ground is covered with a...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Oct 13, 2022 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Threads of Life. That’s 20 years of continued support for families affected by a workplace tragedy. Over the years we have met with many families and will continue to grow and develop opportunities where families can find...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Jan 6, 2022 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Welcome to a new year of FamiliesConnect online workshops! We know that human connection is vital to our health. The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that a lack of connection can be more harmful to our health than obesity, smoking or high blood pressure....
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Sep 23, 2021 | How We Help
I never imagined I would have my world turned upside down like this. How am I supposed to get through this? No one truly understands what is happening here. I need to talk with someone who actually gets it. When your life has been turned upside down by a workplace...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Sep 2, 2021 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Dealing with grief from a loss of a loved one not coming home, a serious injury, or an occupational disease is devastating with many layers of intensity. It’s fair to say a significant loss changes the world around us. Stress, sadness, pain, and feeling isolated can...