Category Archives: Coping
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
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
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
Will you help me reach my goal? (check out this video)
What a year this has been. Tons of exciting initiatives have been underway since the beginning of the year. Each has made a difference in reducing the stigmas of suicide and mental illness. These initiatives have included the CTV News … Continue reading
Upcoming event: Coping with loss – When someone you love dies (Toronto, April 18th, 2013)
Back by popular demand, Bayview Concierge is hosting the grief seminar, Coping with loss: When someone you love dies. I attended the first seminar and would highly recommend anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, or knows … Continue reading
Shawna’s IGNITE WATERLOO talk! “He died by…” (video)
A 5 minute talk using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. That’s the Ignite Waterloo challenge. I had the privilege of rising to the occasion at a sold out Ignite Waterloo event this past February. Since then, a lot … Continue reading