With rising political, economic and environmental instability, a growing number of the world’s citizens are becoming increasingly dependent on international humanitarian organizations for survival. It…
We often forget how important siblings are in our lives. Other than our parents, they have usually known us longer than anyone, playing a central…
In September of 2007, twenty-year-old Amanda Knox arrived in Italy on an exchange program through the University of Washington where she was a student. Two months…
Teenage suicides related to bullying have gained much media attention over the past few years. Organizations have come about to help with prevention efforts. One…
The Canadian Association of Music Therapy (CAMT) describes music therapy as the clinical use of music by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain, and…
On July 5th 2011, Canadians watched as Melissa Styles, wife of the late Constable Garrett Styles, spoke at the fallen officer’s memorial service in York…
“The challenge that parents face is this: In the midst of grief, how do you stop parenting the deceased child while you are simultaneously struggling…
When a person is sick, especially a child, there can be no greater sense of relief, safety, and care than a supportive family. Parents also…
“If childhood is a house…then child abuse is a like having someone break in and force you to watch at gunpoint while he burns the…
Depression hurts, physically and mentally. It affects the person’s ability to work and function. And, it hurts those who love someone suffering from it. Sixteen…
