Your Story: The Wounding Embrace

I found this talk very helpful as one who has Self Injured and as one who wants to help youth who are also hurting.  I think this is something all Pastors, Youth Workers, and parents alike should hear.

~Jade

Brett is a gifted and dynamic speaker. His direct yet sensitive approach to discussing self-injury and suicide contributes tremendously in eliminating stigma to mental health issues. Brett provides a practical approach on how to begin the process of healing.  He provides resources and encourages connectedness while sending messages of hope to those who are hurting.  Every youth, adult, parent and educator would benefit from attending a session with Brett Ullman.

~Lana Woytowich
Child and Youth Counsellor
Durham Catholic District School Board

We all thought it was an excellent presentation that clearly outlined the facts and brought an important issue into the light. It made it a lot easier to discuss in class as it can sometimes be a sensitive issue to initiate and the discussions that went on in each class were excellent. Students shared their own thoughts/experiences after hearing what you had to say, which was so great as they probably wouldn't have done that otherwise.

~Intermediate Teachers,
St. Bernadette Catholic School

Your Story was a straight forward talk that provided a tonne of informaiton without judgement or condemnation.  Brett clearly outlined the struggles and hardships that students and their families are facing, but did so without making anyone feel guilty or shameful. It was a very eye opening experience for a number of people, and I have had a lot of positive feedback froma a number of different age groups. Your Story started an important discussion on a topic of which many people were either unaware or afraid. I could not recommend it more highly.

~Tim Teakle
Youth Pastor
Uxbridge Baptist Church