Shouldering Our Share
This new group is reaching out to Canadian veterans who are suffering from the trauma of war. They believe that PTSD is not only a Stress Disorder but also a Social and Soul Disorder and that listening to each other is the way to start healing. As part of this initiative, they are doing the following in 2018:
A Compassionate Communications Workshop
Do you know how to turn a violent and angry argument into a constructive conversation? Do you know how to calm down the other without giving in? Do you struggle with an inner voice that is constantly spouting self-critical comments? Come and learn during this short course, which will include practice/demo time to learn a way of speaking and listening that enables a deeper understanding of others and of ourselves.
Location: Foothills Mennonite Church – 2115 Urbana Rd. NW, Calgary
Time: Wednesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:00
Dates: February 7 – April 25
Who: Vets, their families, volunteers, community members.
Circles of Compassion – Pilot test! (Run by Shouldering our Share)
While we know that listening to each other without judgment is a powerful healing tool, we are not quite sure how best to do this with a mixed group of veterans and civilians. We would really appreciate the help of our community and the veterans in it, in firming up our methodology. So please, come and be with us, and let us know what you need, and how you want your stories to be heard.
The main idea we have is to listen to our respective stories without judgment, to hear what life has been like for us, civilians and veterans both – whether on a mission, a tour of duty or back at home – and to be acknowledged, to be heard, to be understood, all without judgement. The hope is that we will grow to understand each other, learn from each other, and become stronger and more resilient as a result.
Location: Kilkenny Irish Pub, #500 – 3630 Brentwood Rd. NW
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM (19:00 – 21:00)
Dates: Starting Feb 8th and running until late April
Who: Vets, their families, volunteers, community members.
Cost: Free!
Food & Beverages: You can buy and drink and eat whatever you wish.
For more information, contact: Vic@ShoulderingOurShare.org
Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShoulderingOurShare
Shouldering Our Share is a not-for- profit organization started by members of Foothills Mennonite Church, and a partner of MCC Alberta.
