Category Archives: Videos
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
“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
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
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
Proof that speaking out about suicide and mental illness saves lives! (video)
In Raimundo’s TED talk, you will hear her share her personal story, which includes an experience she had on the Go Train where a man, struggling with suicidal thoughts, overheard her share her story. It saved his life! “Alicia Raimundo … Continue reading
Chubby baby skit – Happy 4th birthday Alexis!
Happy 4th Birthday Alexis! Here’s a look back to the Chubby Baby Skit your Auntie Joy did on you when you were only a few days old. What good laughs we’re having, in the present, and looking back at the … 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
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
It is a night for the senses (video)
I have my head phones on. Not those ear-buds that curl up in the hub of ones ear. I have my big ear muff, acoustic-paradise head phones on. My ears are devouring a delight of poetry and lullabies. Anis Mojgani … Continue reading