Speaking Fearlessly Always
Discover the Path to Fearless Expression as I reflect and grow from my work in the fields of Lived Experience and Suicide Prevention.
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( Felt led to write this today, please note there are mentions of death and brief allusions to multiple forms suicide loss. ) You don’t know where you are. You can’t […]
Lived Experience language is everywhere these days, from titles to resume’ descriptions. However, many are limited by how they view lived experience in professional spaces. Where professional titles can often […]
Context is compassionate. Context allows for informed decisions. Context provides for both people to step in with the chance to understand and connect. Do you prefer, “Can we talk?” Or […]
Disclosure is a complex process.
Yes, process.
We often think of disclosure in terms of information or even settings. Those in mental healthcare discuss disclosure practices in terms of sharing personal information with “patients.” Even the word “patient” influences the idea of client-appropriate disclosure.
Years ago, when I began my suicide prevention advocacy and mental health activism journey, I was eager, a bit naive, and almost openly accessible to anyone who might be in […]
I was at a charity event dinner. Everyone went around the table and briefly introduced themselves (many sharing their titles or roles). I said my name and that I work […]
Too often, I fade into the fantastical what-ifs, and the colors of yesterday ache a bit too hard. I’m no artist. I struggle with the ones who are no longer […]
More than 3,000 from across the world tuned in LIVE to my Safety is Skilled presentation this morning for the Mental Health Academy. I want to thank everyone for the […]