by Michele Sparling | Aug 9, 2022 | anxiety, awareness, compassion, coping, depression, donations, fundraiser, hockey, mental illness, participate, peer support, sponsorship, transition-aged
After an absence of nearly 3 years and at a time where the demand for youth mental health services are greater than ever, we are happy to have Shine Out! Shout Out! return on Sep 10, 2022 at Canlan Ice Sports in Oakville. We are thrilled to announce that not only has... 
by Michele Sparling | Nov 10, 2016 | advice, anxiety, awareness, caregiver, compassion, coping, depression, emerging adults, insight, love, mental illness, parent, peer support, transition, transition aged youth, transition-aged
As a parent of a transition-aged youth (TAY), you know, the age between being a teen and being a full-fledged adult, it can be difficult to stand back and watch as your child deals with life in all its harshness and lessons. This is a time when they head out on their... 
by Michele Sparling | Apr 7, 2016 | anxiety, awareness, mental illness
Some days are hard; some days feel impossible.Even when you are doing so much right.Even when you are shining so brightly.Even when the world is filled with possibility.Deep inside, that little voice sings out its nagging song that makes you feel that you are not good... by Michele Sparling | Mar 1, 2016 | anxiety, awareness, coping, depression, mental illness, transition-aged
Rachel is one of our original youth team members with Shine Out! Shout Out! And has been a part of our team for the past 3 years. We are proud to see Rachel continuing to raise awareness around mental health and stigma while attending university through...