Two months ago today my TEDx Talk released and almost 40K people have watched it since then. Are you one of them? If not, I invite you to curl up with a cuppa and hit the play button. 15 minutes later, you'll know the basic of restorative justice, the Vs of victimhood, and how you can build and sustain resilience 💛 ⚖ Let me know your thoughts 👇
NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of s*xual assault and trauma. This talk represents the speaker's personal views and experience. TEDx events ar...
02/08/2024
🌟 Ready to Heal For Real? 🌟
Are you ready to let go of past hurts and embrace a life filled with peace and joy? I’m excited to invite you to my FREE webinar, “Heal For Real: Exploring Forgiveness,” happening on August 9th at 12pm ET!
In this one-hour session, you’ll discover:
✨ What forgiveness truly means—and what it doesn’t ✨ Practical strategies for releasing past pain
✨ How to create your own definition of forgiveness
✨ My personal story of how forgiveness transformed my life
✨ Interactive exercises to start your healing journey
This is a unique opportunity to reclaim your peace and start living free from the burdens of the past. Space is limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
đź”— Register here: https://heal.shannonmoroney.com/workshop
I can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you!
11/06/2024
My TEDx talk just hit 1K viewers in 3 days. Let's aim for 1M in a month! Share and circulate, please! Let’s reach every person who is struggling to transform the negative Vs of victimhood into positive Vs:
No matter in what way our lives are taken control of by others, we can take the reins of life back into our own hands—with support 💛
07/06/2024
I am thrilled to share that my TEDx Talk, "Trust is Not a Crime" was released today! Please watch and share
NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of s*xual assault and trauma. This talk represents the speaker's personal views and experience. TEDx events ar...
08/03/2024
Happy International Women’s Day…the one day/year we are partially recognized for doing most of the world’s work for half the pay and starting zero wars! 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽💪🏼
29/02/2024
One of my favourite things to prep for a conference (after my keynote speech is written!) are gift bags for conference attendees. Whether my team is selling them to individuals or an organization or corporation has purchased them for everyone in the audience, it is a great feeling to make these kits filled with compassion, empathy, guidance, and tools for the colouring forgiveness 💛 Interested in purchasing one of these gift bags, or my individual products, DM me or pop over to my website. Need an unforgettable keynote speech for your event? I’d be honoured to deliver one 🥰
23/02/2024
Here's a glimpse of me embracing the unexpected when my makeup artist cancelled at the last minute before my TEDx talk. I’m more comfortable talking about major trauma and the justice system than I am applying eyeshadow, but I channelled the skills I learned in Grade 8 (and honed for news broadcasts during the pandemic) and did my best. It's not just about the makeup; it's about rising to the occasion, no matter what it throws your way. Proud moment of stepping outside my comfort zone so I could step onto the stage! 💄💫💪🏻
21/02/2024
🎉 Big Reveal Alert! 🎉 Just wrapped up my TEDx talk on moving from Voiceless to Vocal and Victim to Vibrant through restoring trust—and I can't wait to share it with you.
It's more than a talk; it's a call to heal, to restore and to ask the questions that improve our systems!
Want to be the first to know when it drops? Join my mailing list now and let's start this journey of hope and healing together. đź’Ś Sign up at the bottom of my homepage: https://shannonmoroney.com/
19/02/2024
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 You’ve been telling me for so long that I should give a TEDx Talk, so I finally did! In “Trust is Not a Crime” I share my story, diving deep into justice, healing and how we can—and must—stop shaming and blaming victims
This talk, rich in insight, empathy and understanding, is something I'm eager to share with you and for you to share.
Want to be the first to watch? Sign up for my email list to get notified as soon as it's live on YouTube! Let's embark on this transformative journey together đź’›
Thank you CTV Your Morning for my conversation with Anne-Marie Mediwake about what victims endure in the justice process, particularly in high-profile s*xual assault cases against celebrities, like the 5 former Canada junior hockey champions who have been charged with s*xual assault by a woman who states they assaulted and intimidated her in a hotel room in 2018.
And while I appreciate all the news coverage about the initiatives that are being taken to help young hockey players understand that "no means no", when it comes to consent, we need to be teaching that consent is "an enthusiastic, continuous and sober yes". It never involves inviting a group of your teammates in to watch, take pictures/videos, perform s*x acts, coerce someone to perform s*x acts, or intimidating them in any way, especially not with a golf club, hockey stick or any form of weapon. And hey, if you're a 6-foot+ tall professional athlete, your body is a weapon of intimidation and force to most people too.
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06/02/2024
After being interviewed all day by media about the Hockey Canada players charged with s*xually assaulting a woman in a hotel room, I think it’s time for a reminder about some basic guidelines (see infographic).
I’ll add a note to #2: If your friend has s*xually assaulted someone and invites you (and more friends) over to watch them continue to s*xually assault that person, don’t join in.
And one more important tip: If you weren't able to remember these guidelines and avoid s*xually assaulting someone, please have the courage to tell the truth and be accountable. Here again, you could use the buddy system and ask a friend to support you. If you tell your lawyer you are guilty and your lawyer insists you plead not guilty, get a new lawyer. Don't put your victim through a trial.
My gratitude to the journalists and producers who reached out to make sure they took a trauma-informed approach to their reporting
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Shannon is a warm, positive and skilled counsellor with over 20 years of experience helping youth and adults shape their life stories through talk therapy, restorative dialogue, art, writing, play therapy, and creative counselling strategies. She specializes in supporting people overcoming trauma, coping with grief and loss, encountering stigma, exploring forgiveness, facing major change, or journeying through any of life's pivotal moments.
​Shannon holds an M.A. in Social Work from the University of East Anglia (UK), a B.Ed from the University of Toronto, a Counselling Specialist Certificate from Queens University and a B.A. in International Development from Trent University. She is registered with the Ontario College of Teachers (Counselling Specialist), the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), and is also a trained restorative justice facilitator. She speaks English and Spanish.
With compassion and understanding, Shannon meets you where you're at and helps you explore where you've come from and where you'd like to go. She offers in-person sessions in her West End Toronto studio, or via Skype/Facetime for clients further away.
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
Consider Shannon Moroney for your next conference keynote, professional development day, group retreat, or fundraiser. From prisoners to judges, students to seniors, there is something in Shannon's story for everyone. She is a vibrant example of the triumph of human spirit over adversity, refusing to succumb to resentment and anger. Those who hear Shannon speak never forget her story.
Shannon tells the story of her husband’s arrest, trial, sentencing, and the insights she gained about justice, healing and the relationship between the two as she struggled to triumph over tragedy. Openly sharing her experiences, reading selected pieces from her book and using photos and artwork to illustrate her journey, Shannon leads audiences through an unforgettable ordeal and inspires hope even in the most desperate moments of the human condition.
Shannon's keynote presentation is perfect for mental health, justice, education and writing conferences, corporate wellness days, or any audience looking for motivation and inspiration. Shannon travels nationally and internationally from her home in Toronto.
