by Susan Haldane | Jan 28, 2021 | Health and Safety, How We Help
It’s a good feeling, inspiration. We all like to feel inspired. Otherwise, why would there be so many lists of inspirational sayings, or motivational memes floating around out there? I had anthropologist Margaret Mead’s famous line posted above my desk for...
by Susan Haldane | Nov 4, 2020 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Loss is never a simple matter. Each person’s experience of grief and loss is different, and understanding our own responses makes us better able to cope and maintain mental wellness. Loss applies not only to death, facilitator Karen Simmonds explained during her...
by Susan Haldane | Oct 29, 2020 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
When you throw a boomerang, it comes right back to you every time. “Boomerang grief” comes back to you too, and it’s one of the types of grief very common to those who’ve experienced a serious injury, illness or a death related to work. Boomerang grief was one of the...
by Susan Haldane | Oct 22, 2020 | How We Help
Candles were glowing across the country as Threads of Life’s first virtual Reflections Ceremony joined hearts and memories on an October afternoon. You could almost feel the warmth from all those flames on kitchen tables, desks, mantels and window sills from coast to...
by Susan Haldane | Jun 30, 2020 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
…And the envelope please! The winners in our annual Steps for Life Team Challenge have been declared. The Steps for Life Team Challenge is a fun and friendly competition for those who want to demonstrate their commitment to health and safety. This year’s winners...