Steps for Life YGK

Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a fun 5 km fundraising walk to help support families affected by life-altering workplace injuries.

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

It’s where we look, when we don’t have the answers: https://t.co/mkymFMBSmP

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

5 years later: Turning the same age my big brother was when he died on the job: https://t.co/iwvwGOZzHL

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Stories stick with us – that’s one of the philosophies behind our Threads of Life speakers bureau. We believe when our volunteers share their experience, it helps them heal. But it also has the power to change safety cultures.
https://t.co/R52e5vZXsK

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

When a workplace fatality, serious injury or disease happens, the old “normal” life is gone, and it won’t be coming back. When will life feel normal again? https://t.co/St46BltUli

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Writing, in any form, can provide a powerful catharsis. It brings up memories and rekindles feelings. Writing helps you revisit emotions that are important for healing, and express and release those feelings on paper. How to write your loss history:
https://t.co/Ydb8diWcaU

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Most people do not know how unrelieved stress affects them. The first step in managing stress is to recognize how your body reacts to it. Once you recognize this reaction, you can begin to use #selfcare techniques to relieve the stress.
https://t.co/mnIX9OROvB

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Our wish is that every person who could benefit from Threads of Life programs knows how to find that help. And thanks to partners like WorkplaceNL, that wish is coming true: https://t.co/Amaru7yNkm

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

We often hear the message that you won’t be able to be good for others if you’re not good to yourself:
https://t.co/trjOCCzWPR #selfcare

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Grief comes and goes however, when you are grieving there’s no question some days are more difficult than others. Here’s some help coping and healing through those days that are the hardest:
https://t.co/wF7ueDFLrg #selfcareforgrief #workplacetragedysupport

[Telephone Aid Line Kingston @TALKingston]

The terms mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but, they refer to different aspects of a person’s internal state. Both are linked and interact with each other. Through understanding their differences it is possible to better understand their meanings.

[Levitt-Safety @levittsafety]

On any given workday in Canada, three people will die from a job-related accident, life-altering injury or occupational disease. Even one is too many. Learn how @threadsoflifeca is helping our community heal from workplace tragedies in today's blog:https://t.co/AgJaACspDq #safety

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Construction workers laying down their tools for workplace safety:
https://t.co/F4HPYAnUdj

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Language allows us to shape and share our experience with others. We've heard many grief-words over the years from our family members. Do you have any you'd add to the list?
https://t.co/Cw3lrmAGc7
#thisisgrief #griefwords

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

The Italian Fallen Workers’ Memorial Wall Project started with the dream of a man who had seen many fallen workers during his tenure as labour leader during the late 1950s and early 1960s in Toronto’s busy residential construction industry:
https://t.co/wZ57PGHGdx

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

A passion for health and safety brought Mark to Steps for Life and Threads of Life in the first place, but seeing the growth and healing of the volunteer family members is what keeps him motivated. https://t.co/oG9RvO7NHJ #stepsforlife #volunteers

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Randy Keizer shares the dedication and support that have kept engagement and growth strong with #StepsforLife and growing support for families of workplace tragedy in Timmins:
https://t.co/qRgApr1B5Q #strongertogether

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

Workplace health and safety becomes significant and real when we share our stories and bring our experiences to light. #workplacetragedy

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

This #FathersDay, we're sharing the accounts of three daughters whose lives changed dramatically one day when dad went to work. Marleen was 11 when her dad Leo, a labourer with a paving company, went to work -- and never came home:
https://t.co/6Fzh3KKJfN

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

A mine explosion in #26 Colliery in Glace Bay, NS took the lives of 10 miners, and injured 6 more, including Cathy's dad. This #FathersDay, we're sharing the accounts of three daughters whose lives changed dramatically one day when dad went to work:
https://t.co/rCX1geGccG

[Threads of Life @threadsoflifeca]

When asked if she had any words of wisdom for other young widows, Rebecca had much to share:
https://t.co/8pGP32Rf4q #thisisgrief #widow #construction