Your Unique Voice This past weekend I was at a Christian youth conference teaching about how to know and use your gifts and talents. The children and youth came eager to learn. About half of the youth, who were expected, showed up since we were pummeled with snow the night before. Their attendance was impressive, […]
Challenges, Barriers and Assumptions Part 2
Challenges, Barriers and Assumptions Part 2 Last week we started to discuss the daily life and barriers of people with special needs. Let’s continue to notice some of their difficulties. Living in low income buildings is it’s own challenge. Things are slow, paper work is meticulous and it seems you can’t get a straight human […]
Challenges, Barriers and Assumptions Part 1
Challenges, Barriers and Assumptions Part 1 Imagine you need to see a counselor, therapist or need some other help. You’re on some kind of financial health support program and yes you do have access to get help -if you can find it or get someone to help you find it. Now all you need to […]
The Other
The Other The other day I noticed a facebook post that upset me. I’m sure you’ve been in that situation -You know, where someone says something you absolutely don’t agree with. Have you ever disagreed with someone to the core of your being? How did you handle those feelings? What actions did you take? What […]
Take It Where You Can
I’m going to tell you something… you probably already know but I’m going to say it anyway. You need to rest. You need to stop everything, go to a park, take off your shoes and put your feet in the grass, sit down and just contemplate life. Ok you don’t actually have to do that. […]
Mental Health in the Black Community
Mental Health in the Black Community We have Debbie Opoku-Mulder sharing some of her expertise with us today! For more information or to get in touch with her please check out her website: www.insidementalhealth.ca In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. By age […]
