SHANE​ WARREN

There are dates we remember because the calendar tells us to. Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmases, beginnings of school years, ends of financial years; little human attempts to put fences around the otherwise relentless movement of time. Then there are other dates that require no reminder at all. We do not so much remember them as remain somehow attached to them. Mention the date, the event, sometimes merely a name, and suddenly we know where we were, who was beside us, wha

Work can be a rollercoaster. One moment, you’re riding high on a wave of productivity and motivation. The next, stress and personal challenges sneak in, clouding your focus and energy. That’s where Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) come in. These programs offer a lifeline, helping you navigate tough times and unlock a healthier, happier work life. Today, I’m diving into how EAP counselling can transform your workplace wellbeing and why it’s a game-changer for personal growth

When the Match Ends: What the World Cup teaches us about winning, losing, and the human instinct to reach toward one another

As the last embers of the LA wildfires smoulder and the receding floods of Queensland leave their mark, communities find themselves confronting a bewildering aftermath - a post-trauma mindset that is as diverse as it is deeply human. In the wake of such overwhelming natural disasters, feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty loom large, shaping the ways people respond to the altered landscape of their lives.

What fascinates me and frankly disturbs me, is not whether guns are deadly. That is obvious. The real question is: why are guns clutched so tightly in the American psyche? Why, even after classrooms are turned into morgues, does the national conversation erupt in rage instead of reason? Why do so many cling to the “right to bear arms” as if it is the last thread of dignity they have left?

Suicide is preventable. Together, we can build a world where fewer families know this grief. A world where people don’t wait until it’s “too late” to ask for help. A world where, instead of silence, there is solidarity.