As Board President, Nancy Parker, is passionately aware of the importance of CASP’s vision of a Canada without Suicide.
Having been deeply involved in systems development to support individuals and families struggling with suicide thoughts and behaviours during her career in the community mental health system as a clinician, clinical director and CEO in the Northwestern USA, upon returning to Canada, and Winnipeg in 2011, Nancy became involved in the development and operations of Canada’s first Crisis Response Centre, serving as the Provincial Suicide Prevention Coordinator with the Government of Manitoba, before moving to her current role as the Executive Director at Marymound.
With a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University and as a certified family therapist who has completed graduate clinical training in Infant/Toddler Mental Health from the University of Washington, Nancy has appreciated the experience of meeting colleagues across Canada and learning about the Canadian context and is continually inspired by the Indigenous perspective of Life Promotion, as a resident of Treaty 1 land in Winnipeg Manitoba.
As Board President, Nancy Parker, is passionately aware of the importance of CASP’s vision of a Canada without Suicide.
Having been deeply involved in systems development to support individuals and families struggling with suicide thoughts and behaviours during her career in the community mental health system as a clinician, clinical director and CEO in the Northwestern USA, upon returning to Canada, and Winnipeg in 2011, Nancy became involved in the development and operations of Canada’s first Crisis Response Centre, serving as the Provincial Suicide Prevention Coordinator with the Government of Manitoba, before moving to her current role as the Executive Director at Marymound.
With a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University and as a certified family therapist who has completed graduate clinical training in Infant/Toddler Mental Health from the University of Washington, Nancy has appreciated the experience of meeting colleagues across Canada and learning about the Canadian context and is continually inspired by the Indigenous perspective of Life Promotion, as a resident of Treaty 1 land in Winnipeg Manitoba.
Resources
Guidelines for Sharing Experiences with Suicide
These guidelines encourage public sharing of experiences that will be safe for everyone to hear
Vocabulary – How to Talk about Suicide
Engage in dialogue with compassion and curiosity that can promote understanding and connection
Toolkit for People Impacted by a Suicide Attempt
Tools. strategies, and resources to help cope with thoughts of suicide
You Can Help With Suicide Prevention
Nine things you can do to help
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