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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LYNN’S TALKS……..
Ontario Non-Profit Housing
Association Conference 2007 – Sheridan Centre
-“truly inspirational”
-“it was absolutely exceptional”
-“speaker is a courageous woman-
assists others to look within selves”
-“very brave person-what a
journey-gives me strength”
General Comments
-“personal experiences
were very eye opening – outside of the ‘medical’
knowledge”
-“the shock value as it could apply to
any of us! Thank you for the taste of
reality”
-“when you realize that you could
control your mental issues if you want to”
-“honesty, willingness to be
vulnerable”
-“said, ‘We need to learn to deal with
negative emotions’”
-“your sincerity and openness”
-“because your talk is based o your
life experiences – your talk rings TRUE & REAL and the audience never
tires of that”
-“I hope others will take your advice”
Lynn Rae's "A Message of Hope" is a powerful look at the ideas
of recovery in mental health. When she speaks, the truth of her experience
with Bipolar Disorder rings clearly, and her perceptions of the system in
which people with problems in their mental health are striking. Her journey
through depression, hypo-mania, and the treatments, medications, and hard
work she has done to find balance in her life make a remarkable impression
when she speaks. Lynn's story
rings true for the people she speaks to, whether they are living with Bipolar
Disorder or not. The message of hope being achieved through self-reflection
and balancing self-care with care for others is universal, and valuable to us
all.
Keith King, RN, BScN, MPH (cand)
Education Coordinator
Mental Health & Addiction Program
St. Joseph's Health Centre - Toronto
Lynn Rae spoke to my class of MSW students studying advanced social work
practice with individuals in Fall 2006. The students very much appreciated
her openness and willingness to talk about her experience with depression and
psychiatric treatment. She shared her growing understanding of the reasons
she became depressed and the steps she has taken to become more aware of her
emotions and needs, and also more able to act in her own best interests. The
insights she has gained have helped her to be less vulnerable to depressive
episodes.
In my opinion, Lynn's talk
about her experiences provides a very useful perspective for mental health
professionals, students studying to work with consumers of mental health
services and individuals who are struggling with mental health issues.
Carol Stalker PhD, RSW
Professor,
Faculty of Social Work,
Wilfrid Laurier
University
Waterloo, Ontario.
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