Category Archives: Stigmas
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
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
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
The Purpose Driven Life in Death: Finding purpose in the loss of Matthew Warren (video)
Despite initial caution from the audience to keep this discussion under the rug, HuffPost Live proceeded to openly discuss the suicide of Matthew Warren with their guests, the bereaved of other suicide victims. I say victims intentionally. Suicide is not … Continue reading
Rick Warren’s youngest son dies by suicide
My heart is grieved this afternoon, to learn that Rick Warren‘s youngest son, Matthew Warren, died by suicide yesterday. Although I don’t know Rick and his family personally, I, like I anticipate many of us, feel a connection to 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
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
Two siblings share about their father’s suicide (video)
In this 7 minute video documentary, siblings Levi and Bree McAllister speak out about their father’s suicide. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin Pin it on pinterest share via Reddit Share with Stumblers … Continue reading
Resources for students!
Today, I have the privilege of speaking at Wilfred Laurier, to their Master of Social Work students, along with Tana Nash of the Waterloo Regional Suicide Prevention Council (WRSPC,) and another presenter from her network. We will each share a … Continue reading
The Keltie Colleen story – “You know what’s way better than cool? Happy.” (video)
I love this video story of dancer, Keltie Colleen, as produced by TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arm.) The part that grabbed my heart the most was when she was describing her feelings about hate mail she received. Keltie … Continue reading