by Susan Haldane | Aug 29, 2022 | How We Help
I have a confession: as a writer, I get a little sick of the word “share”. We use it all the time, after all – we’re always encouraging family members to share their stories. It’s right there in our Threads of Life values! It’s also core to our programs – family...
by Susan Haldane | Jul 6, 2022 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Self-care
Photo by Magda Ehlers, Pexels We all know self-care is important, but that doesn’t mean we do it. A million things get in the way. Threads of Life’s Self-Care Week is coming up again this July, and it offers a chance to try something new, learn what works for you,...
by Susan Haldane | Jun 2, 2022 | Steps for Life
There was no potato salad but still, Steps for Life felt like a big family reunion this spring. There was singing, and a little bit of dancing. There was food and team games. And whether the events were virtual or in person, we were just all so happy to be together...
by Susan Haldane | May 26, 2022 | Health and Safety
2022 seems like an ideal time to be a student or young worker looking for a job. There are ‘help wanted’ signs everywhere, and employers are desperate to fill vacant positions. First job opportunities are a great chance to grow, and it’s vital that health and safety...
by Susan Haldane | Apr 27, 2022 | Day of Mourning, How We Help, Our Family Stories
Following a workplace tragedy, many families would say that every day is a day of mourning. It’s especially true in the early days following a fatality, but the aftermath of a serious injury or an occupational illness, too, are filled with grief at the loss of life,...