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HAPPY THOUGHT #57: Being a human canvass :)
The arts contribute magnanimously to what makes a culture what it is. For Mothers Day, thanks to Matti McLean and his “The Human Canvass Project,” three generations of women got to be expressions of Matti’s living, beautiful, colourful paintings! Canvass: … Continue reading
House under water. Please help me “Make It Right”
As some of you know, I moved my daughter and I into a beautiful old home late last fall. It was a big change for us, leaving the only home my daughter has ever known. But, with the exception of … Continue reading
Shawna’s Elevation talk now available! (Mental illness, suicide, and finding God in the darkness)
It’s Mental Health Week! What better way to kick it off than by sharing my Elevation talk with you. Special thanks to the Elevation crew who made this talk available so quickly! Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll hear in … Continue reading
Just a reminder: Mental illness, suicide, and finding God in the darkness talk tomorrow @ Elevation!
Good morning readers, This is just a friendly reminder that I’ll be speaking at Elevation church tomorrow, at 9:30am in Waterloo. For directions and more information, please click here. Here’s a snapshot of what I’ll be sharing: My personal story … Continue reading
Free suicide seminar for family physicians – spread the word! (June 4, RSVP by May 24)
Bell Let’s Talk and the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council are sponsoring a bi-annual training seminar for family physicians and primary caregivers. When: June 4th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm Where: Holiday Inn, 30 Fairway Rd, Kitchener Cost: FREE Click here … Continue reading
Kicking off mental health week at Elevation Church in Waterloo! – May 5th, 2013
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and 1 in 7 Canadians have seriously considered suicide. How should the church respond? How can we help those who are facing these realities both within and outside … Continue reading
“It’s my turn” to talk about mental illness – PTSD & Situational Depression
Mark Andrew Nouwen, founder of the “It’s My Turn” movement, has encouraged others to join his voice by sharing their stories of life with mental illness. Video contributors have openly shared their experiences of living with disorders such as schizophrenia, … Continue reading
Win a ticket to Bayview Concierge’s upcoming grief seminar!
Have you, or someone you know, suffered the loss of a loved one? It doesn’t matter if it was yesterday, or 20 years ago. The absence of a loved one is felt throughout the years. Bayview Concierge is hosting an … Continue reading
HAPPY THOUGHT #56: Being models for a day
Thanks to Heart to Heart photography who invited my daughter and I to be models for a day in Hamilton. We felt like princesses for the shoot, and the photos are incredible keepsakes for our family. Interested in a mother/daughter … Continue reading
Listen to Shawna’s interview on Widowed.ca radio – 4pm & 8pm today on HazeFM
I was in Mississauga last week, at the HazeFM (named after Mississauga’s long-time Mayor, Hazel McCallion,) recording studio for an interview with Jennifer Black of Widowed.ca You can tune in at 4pm and 8pm today and every Tuesday for the … Continue reading