On January 30th I presented to the Laurentian University 4th year Social Work class via video conference. Agents of change, social change to be specific was the topic of the day. By now you are certainly seeing a pattern of my work with Laurentian. … Continue reading
An Important Message from Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
This is an important message from Dammy Albach, President of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP). Hello! As many of you know, on October 4th 2011 the House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a non partisan motion in support of a … Continue reading
Appalling description of Theo Fleury as an “enabler” of convicted pedophile
The following is an email that I sent to the Montreal Gazette after reading the appalling article written by Pat Hickey at the Montreal Gazette describing Theo Fleury as an “enabler” of pedophile Graham James. http://bit.ly/uK9ZTF Dear Mr. Brassard, The … Continue reading
Fire-Rescue International 2012
I am very excited that Sally Spencer-Thomas and I have been selected to co-present; ‘Collateral Damage: Impact of Suicide on First Responders’ at the 2012 Fire-Rescue International Global Forum For Leadership in Denver Colorado. I am looking forward to this … Continue reading
Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
This morning I presented the Collateral Damage Project to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine second year students in Thunder Bay and Sudbury via video conference. This was a unique presentation because I was living in a small community in … Continue reading
Albrecht tables legislation to create a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention
At 1:30pm (EST) today you can watch the debate on a bill tabled by Harold Albrecht in the House of Commons that, if passed, will compel the Government to develop a federal framework for suicide prevention. “Each year, well over … Continue reading
Laurentian University, School of Education
Hey Laurentian School of Education students, Please leave your comments below on what you thought about our talk this morning on suicide. I believe that what we are currently doing to prevent suicide in schools, as Rick Mercer put it … Continue reading
Journal Entries from the Collateral Damage (interim) Exhibit
Here are a few images of journal entries that were written by viewers of the Collateral Damage (interim) exhibit that currently travels through Nova Scotia. I encourage and welcome you to share your thoughts below on the Collateral Damage Project. … Continue reading
A Soul Mate Remembers and Fuels the Suicide Prevention Movement in Canada
Interview with Denise Batters, bereaved widow of Dave Batters, Member of Parliament (Canada) Posted by Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas; guest author with the Collateral Damage Project. On October 10, 2011, I had the pleasure of speaking with Denise Batters from her home … Continue reading
Landsberg: His Depression and His Friend, Wade Belak
‘And how are you?”, “Fine.” I am honoured that Michael Landsberg has joined the Collateral Damage Project and will be sharing his story in the book and exhibits. Michael Ladnsberg’s article, “Landsberg: His Depression and his Friend, Wade Belak” is … Continue reading