by Liz Webley | Jan 24, 2019 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
At the last monthly Volunteer Family Guide Teleconference, each participant spoke about an aspect of their current experiences. We talk about our children, grandchildren, gardens, holidays. We were asked how the new season of autumn affects us, and I excitedly spoke...
by sandra | Dec 27, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care
Ah, January, the beginning of a-new! A new year, and for many the time to start working on a new ‘you’. I am sure many of you – much like myself – have this grand vision of starting a workout routine – one that will stick this time. I do believe that taking care of...
by Susan Haldane | Oct 16, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care
The radio is almost always on at my house. As former reporters, my husband and I like to know what’s going on in the world. But there’s no question that it affects your mood. This morning, I had just decided to listen to music at my desk instead of news radio, when I...
by Judy Rieckmann | Sep 4, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Health and Safety
In Canada suicide is the leading cause of injury-related deaths. One of the highest-risk groups for suicide are working-aged men and women. The impact of a death by suicide is tremendous on the family and friends, but also in the workplace. September 10th is World...
by Carolyn Sim | Jun 5, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
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 the...
by Susan Haldane | May 29, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
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...
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