Sarah Salter Kelly shares her experience of her mother’s kidnapping and brutal homicide as an inspiring example of how to distill trauma into medicine. With each turn of her tale, participants are moved to believe that nothing is impossible and that they too, can heal themselves.

Sarah’s story takes us beyond the realm of personal healing and into the collective, as she seeks to understand her mother’s murderer. This leads her to the First Nations reserve of his ancestors and real-life immersion in the history of colonization in Canada, systemic racism, and white privilege.  

This dynamic talk engages and activates the listeners through her collaborative approach and capacity to inspire. Fearlessly she leads us into the discomfort of our own suffering because she knows this is where we must go if we are going to transform. For our hearts to open, we must discover what we have buried within them. Her work invites you to be with your pain, determine for yourself what you need, and discover the tools to proceed towards wholeness.

Areas of focus include: 

• Building resiliency and capacity in the face of uncertainty
• Forgiveness
• Transforming lifes challenges – aka trauma – into tools for personal growth ane empowerment
• Finding meaning and value inherent in our life’s journeys and utilizing this awareness to build purpose. 
• Stepping out of victim bondage and cultivating personal power, based on internal choices and practical actions. 

Past presentations (2010-2019) include:

Alberta Restorative Justice Conference, Victim Services, Astral Harvest, Immanuel Anglican church, Vang Lutheran Church, Resolution Support Health Services Saddle Lake, Knowing our Spirits Conference, Ma Me O Health services, Kehewin Health Services, as well as Numerous talks, workshops and events scheduled and organized by Sarah.

Talks are available online or pandemic permitting in person. Times range from a 20-minute quickie to a three-hour workshop depending on the needs of your organization. Inquire today