Derek Tackney

Congrats to this group of educators for completing #ASIST. Always a pleasure to co facilitate with @msmcdowellQEPS @RCDSB @Living_Works #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention

A big shout out to @RCDSB custodial staff for participating in #SafeTALK training. Thank you all for a great learning session and helping to make our schools suicide safe. @Living_Works @RCDSB #SafeTALK

Meet one of four amazing groups of educators participating in SafeTALK. Proud to be part of @RCDSB for providing the opportunity for every staff member to participate in this training. @Living_Works #SuicidePrevention #Wellbeing

Great morning spent at Mackenzie Community School! Congrats to these @RCDSB educators receiving @SafeTALK training. #Wellbeing @Living_Works

School Support Counsellors, Social Workers, Mental Health Lead, and Administrators having a great learning day in a community circle format. @RCDSB #Wellbeing

Day 2 of ASIST training is about to begin. We appreciate the engagement from @RCDSB employees participating. @Living_Works @msmcdowellQEPS #Wellbeing

It was a pleasure spending the day with these @RCDSB employees in #safeTALK training. Thanks to all participants who contributed to a great learning session. @Living_Works #Wellbeing #SuicidePrevention

Something so simple could have a considerable positive impact on a student’s wellbeing and turn a day around. #Wellbeing #community #senseofbelonging

Congrats to these amazing @RCDSB employees for completing ASIST Training over the past two days. Making suicide safer communities. @Living_Works

First fawn sighting of the year. It’s amazing what these encounters do to lift our mood. Nature offers so many benefits to wellness. #NatureBeauty #Wellbeing #fawn

My co angler and I had a great day at the International Blind Anglers Tournament. So many volunteers work at this event promoting fishing, conservation, well being, and sense of community. So nice meeting new people and sharing life experiences on the water!

Congrats to these amazing @RCDSB employees for participating in #safeTalk training today. Always a great experience networking and learning together. @Living_Works #safeTalk #SuicideAwareness

Ending #MentalHealthWeek by creating a suicide safer community with @RCDSB employees trained in SafeTalk. Big thanks & congrats to all participants! @Living_Works @LisaLaRiviere #MentalHealthWeek #Empathy

Great day at @FellowesHighSch with the @CDPSDRAGONS Nice to see @RCDSB students engaged in sports again! This event was a highlight for many during #MentalHealthWeek emphasizing the importance of healthy living/exercise/relationships. #MentalHealthWeek #wellness #relationships

A very insightful group of students discussing empathy to begin Mental Health Week!

This tree clearly had a big obstacle to overcome when it was young. I’d like to say it relied on its strong roots to persevere. The network of neighbouring trees also influenced this tree grow straight. #nature #resilience

Our bathroom renovation led us to exposing our farm home roots. Amazing what we can find,appreciate and understand when we peel back the layers #Wellbeing #farmhouse #loghome

Grateful for the strong, compassionate, caring and inspiring women in my life. You have always been leaders and continue to break barriers. #BreakTheBias

Wishing all a great week during School Social Worker Week. Blessed to be part of an amazing group of school counsellors @RCDSB who support students, staff, and school communities. Keep helping students feel safe, heard and confident. #education #Wellbeing

Day 2 of ASIST training. So nice to network with a great staff members from @RCDSB. Thanks to my wonderful colleague @msmcdowellQEPS #Health #SuicidePrevention #livingworks